Illustration I did as part of my drawing IV final. It's part of my endless endeavors to make Zulaya less sparkledog, since I created her in 2009 when I was young and stupid and yet I am hopelessly attached. @_@ The story behind this illustration is that long ago, a black wolf was seen covered in a flock of pure white birds. Legends and stories were passed down orally and, like legends do, got garbled and changed until the legend told of a black wolf with white wings - otherwise, what Zulaya's design looks like now.

This is just one iteration of Zulaya's story - many others could exist.

Watercolor on 20x30
Art, story, character©Melissa M. aka ZulayaWolf

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