Birdman! Dun dun dun

Usually when I think of harpies, I think of ladies. But why not dudes? I know traditionally, myths describe them as having lady parts, at least sort of, but I think male harpies are just as cool. I didn't use a reference photo, not my best idea... so the wings and legs are weird. I snatched up some good reference photos, though, for next time.

Anyway, I imagined him perched up on some cliff side somewhere, watching over folks and playing some important role in the environmental dynamics... maybe he's an environmental surveyor of some kind hah.

with love - M

A feather for your trouble - harpy sketch

Feathers be hard. I totally ran out of space on the page, too, so the wings are way shorter than the probably should be. But I think all things considered, it turned out alright. I've done harpies before but it's always a challenge because I'm not well-versed in the structure of birds so I think this will be my chosen creature, if no one else objects. I know some other folks involved haven't posted anything yet so if you had your heart set on doing harpies, speak now! So I can find something even more of a challenge... like selkies or something. Regardless, I'm pumped to see everyone's ideas! Don't be shy!

-Meredith