A Bird in Someone Else's Hand is Worth Every Penny

My Canadian friend Audrey Kare did a commission that was so amazing that I had to share it!

First the lineart:

Then the flats:

Throw on some shading:

And some extra bits and VOILA!

The best part about this was I watched her make this completely, from initial sketch to final color (except the shading, which came the next day). I definitely got a lot for my buck.

Audrey's artwork is simply astounding. Go check out her deviantArt gallery HERE. And while you're there, consider commissioning her for a few bucks. It's totally worth it!