Eagle above the mountain river

An eagle spreads its wings above a winding mountain river. Wide feather panels dominate the page while distant peaks and pines make a quiet landscape below.

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How much detail?

Large wing panels and mountain shapes are joined by small talons, pine trees and feather tips. About the labels.

Try this palette: Soft evening

Try two warm browns in the wings and a lighter head; keep the mountains cool and pale.

A small coloring tip

Use a pencil along the long feathers and a fine point around the beak and tucked talons.

Alternate light and dark feathers across one wing, then repeat the sequence on the other.