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Published: 2015-12-20 05:16:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 30524; Favourites: 1360; Downloads: 0
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My second custom Aequis design, this one is based off a Steller's jay for FireMaster13 ! I have a soft spot for corvids, and even though I have yet to encounter a Steller's Jay myself (only blue jays here!) I was ecstatic to work on this one. (Also blue, because it's my favorite color.
)This fellow is also an oddball in that he is a hybrid, between a mountain type and a temperate arboreal type with an unusual tail shape that speaks of southern arboreal type ancestry. (We had a lot of fun mashing various type traits together for this guy... playing mad geneticist, haha!)
Custom Aequis are open for the foreseeable future! Send a note (or a comment, sure!) if you have questions. I need to sort out my links and relevant information...Β
Materials: Caran d'Ache supracolor (watercolor) colored pencils, Derwent colored pencils, Winsor and Newton watercolors with touches of gouache, Copic multiliners (text) on Arches 140 lb hot pressed watercolor paper, 11x14".
Aequis species, design, art (C) April Schumacher
This character (C) FireMaster13
Please do not plagiarize, repurpose, etc., Aequis designs are currently only available through me.Β
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Comments: 49
Haha When I was in Arizona, A steller's jay came right up to my hand, this brings back cute memories
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I just discovered your page and all I got to say is...WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?!Β Β
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This is beautiful. When I first saw it, I was thinking "blue-jay griffin" but after reading your description, now I realize it is something different. (Also I looked more closely and have realized beyond the four legged shape, the lion resemblance ends!) What a majestic creature!Β Β
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Woooow, FireMaster is so lucky! I'm sure she's super excited! I can't wait to see some of her drawings with this beautiful character.
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FANTABULOUSLY BEAUTIFUL! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS
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I must say, I'm pretty pleased with it myself. Thank you!
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I think it can easily be said that your work inspires.
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Thank you so much!
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I love the layout on this and the design is awesome as usual.
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Thank you! 
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Stunning! I adore his markings, and all the feathery details!
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Thank you! I'm going to have to think of a method for making some of these markings a little easier for me! (Or maybe it'll just take practice. 
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So much love for this, hun. I really enjoyed watching the progress and seeing your process. The coloring smoothness and the details are incredible. Thank you!
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Thanks so very much, again! 
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Can I buy one at in real life QWQ lol XD
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mad geneticist aequis customs oh my god my heart IT'S SO PRETTY I NEED ONE.
SOME DAY.
so many pretty floofens.
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I swear, there must be some crazy splicing going on. Who's behind it??? *peeks behind curtain*
I've got that next batch going up here on Tuesday! 
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That's why I struggle doing adopts damn things always grow on me before I sell them.
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That just means we spend quality time with our designs!
They're taking over! Heeeeelllp meeeeee!
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I MUST SAVE YOU
/buysupalltheaequis
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Wow! Β It looks really realistic! Β I really like the head crest and the brilliant blue of the feathers.Β
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Thank you! His crest was a pain in the butt to draw, but the end effect came out alright.
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I enjoy the colors and marking of this beautiful creature.
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Nature is always the very best muse! Thank you!
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OMD!!!!!!
That looks like something I've seen in real life!!!!!!!!!!
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Beautiful! Β I especially like the balance of fluff and features in this guy's face design. Β And of course the wings are magnificent. Β Stellar's Jays are 
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Thanks so much!
I really want to see some Steller's, but I'm glad to have a large amount of blue jays in my neighborhood. (Doubly nice since they don't seem to be bothered by me, haha!) I love watching them bounce from branch to branch.
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I really enjoy your blending technique I also really enjoy the amount of detail your able to put into your art this is definitely a fav
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