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July 20, 2009
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I found a photograph of a really crossed red kite in a cage (they are normally quite relaxed birds) and I tried to capture his expression. I added a moody background to underline his anger.

This one is done completely in acrylic, the details with a size 1 brush, it took me ages... :)

Another related pic I did is the one of a kestrel: [link]
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The Red Kite by *Heliocyan " I first couldn't believe this was done in traditional medium! The amazing detailing is what caught my eye most, it's accurate and complex, even the tiniest little feather is worked out in all details. The expression of an angry bird of prey, threatening the watcher on eye level, is perfect. The shading is excellent, the choice of colors is balanced and the sweeping background makes the bird really stand out. It do looks like a lot of hard work, a lot of patience and a very, very small brush!! Make sure you check out this artists gallery, there are similar pictures in there!" ( Suggested by ~DarkSepia and Featured by ^Katmomma )
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~Woodswallow May 1, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Wow, what an excellent work! You captured the anger perfectly...and all those details :omg: Unbelievable that you did this with acrylics. But it's great to see what amount of details one can get. Have to practice realism with acrylics :)
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~wolfheart2350 Mar 15, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
That's just amazing...

i wish i could draw like that
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~Heliocyan Mar 16, 2013   Traditional Artist
Thank you so much. Aw, I had a lot of practise, you will get there, just stick with it and never give up. I still think I'm not as good as I wish I was... :)
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~wolfheart2350 Mar 17, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Thanks

:)
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:iconstcyr74:
Just stunning!!!
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~Heliocyan Mar 16, 2013   Traditional Artist
Thank you so much. :)
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*Kmparrie109 Aug 15, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Phenomenal work you are beyond tallented with your art work!!
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~Heliocyan Aug 27, 2012   Traditional Artist
Thank you so much. You are too kind!
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~MagicBirdie Aug 3, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Amazing!!! Just... AMAZING
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~Heliocyan Aug 6, 2012   Traditional Artist
Thank you so much for your kind words!
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