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Guess I should start using my blog now. Earlier today I came across a few photos of some hornbill birds today, if you don't know what they look like, here they are— 
So I definitely thought these guys were absolutely interesting and I had to base a character off of them.
As of right now I have been trying to focus on more simplified/basically chibi bodies so I can get down character concepts easier & quicker than spending time on a larger image, and ended up with this!
As of now I've been developing up a story about kingdoms & monsters with a friend and I've been slowly making characters for that plot, and I plan for Talon to be a part of it. Talon is probably going to end up being in a more prince/princess role, being close to stepping up and taking their duty as leader but not quite there yet.
I used the crescent symbol both on their beak and chest, I think their royal family likely has association with the moon and sky (maybe weather in some degree, since they are birds/gryphons?) so I got Windheart. Might be a temporary name if I find a name that's neater.
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paula!!!
your art style is really good !!!! and the concept you have going for them is interesting, very unique too :O never really saw a hornbill bird up until now !!!! very nice
Ayy thank you! Apparently in the wild hornbills can sometimes fight with those bumps (idk really what to call it) on their beaks like a horn though mostly its there to amplify their call which is super neat!
by jamie 👾; ; Report
oh really!!!! thats honestly pretty neat to know what the heck!!!! would that apply to talon too ? do you see them as a fighter orrr ?
by paula!!!; ; Report
OU i especially would think it would be funny if fighting is their weakest skill, plans for the story is they're suddenly in charge of everything because their parents are too old/ill to run everything so it'll likely be a kind of dorky plot and I plan to possibly make a commander or someone else in a much better position to help train them. Aha i really appreciate your question, sorry that i rambled a bit there!
by jamie 👾; ; Report
OH NO THATS TOTALLY FINE i actually enjoy listening to people talk about their ocs a LOT so yknow if anything the rambling is encouraged !! looking forward to hearing more about them and the other characters of yours!!!!
by paula!!!; ; Report