how big was this piece?

it's digital. original file size is 2550x3300 pixels.

so about 8.5x11? neat :3

That's mysterious, but in a good way. I love how the sword separates the huge, abstract brush strokes.

Great job on the blade, you really managed to pull off a metallic feel.

That being said, this picture would've looked ten times cooler, had you put as much attention to the rest of the picture as you did with the blade.

good job, nonetheless.

The placement of detail is not accidental.

I know, I get that they're s'posed to contrast each other and stuff, but it's just to me, it makes it look kinda hasty. Not to criticize or anything, pray tell.

Just my personal opinion.

The sword through the feathers is neat, makes it stealthy...

ooh so noble.

Quite an arbiter.. frightful.

Have to admit, I love this style. This is damn fine.

This would be an excellent poster.

It prints up very well, yep :)

I love the energy behind the paintstrokes.

The way that you separated the shapes on his face and beak are very eye pleasing to me. You're just as masterful as Fabercastel when it comes to painting, although your approach is different, as is everyone else. The pose is dynamic through the lines and shapes as well.

It's so hard to keep up with you. Your art is so frequent that I can't help but to question what I've been doing to repay my art skills.

Thank you

I've always loved this piece.

Your brushstrokes make me so happy.

The eye on his chest reminds me of the Crimson King's sigil. Coincidence?

<3 the wings. The contrast in detail between them and the sword is delicious.

The final arbiter of death is not a cruel, black jackal like so many think. No, it is a pure while owl, holding a sword blessed by the ages. He cuts the threads of those who have used all their time with masterful, delicate strokes. His feathers untouched by blood, he watches over us all. The grand master of our demise, The Owl.
- Father Jessabe of the Tetrahedron Church.

Pieces like this move me to inspiration. Thank you, you wonderful artist. ^_^

very fluid and soft. dig it

This one's new to me... love it.

This goes on the list of "ideas that I will steal for future games of Exalted."

I love how messy and paint-like this came out.

Haunting.

This picture holds such a sense of independance and strength, I really love it! especially the way the image is registered it's almost as if there's a very strong suggested symbolisim I can't quite put my finger on! fantastic work! <3

Can I borrow this and use it to illustrate a character in a game I'm running, if I give credit and link to this page?

certainly :)

Strix of Eight thanks you ^_^

Spectacular.

I really enjoy the broad brushstrokes of the owl's body, compared with the detail on the sword. It's quite a contrast.

Thanks :)

Oh man from the thumbnail I thought it was him sticking a sword through his back and out of his dick and had some sort of chakra symbolism or something crazy like that.

Man was I mistaken. :[

O_O

You need to get away from furry porn for a while, man.

I think I need to get away from eastern philosophy and spirituality too :<

So energetic and loose.

Kinda nifty that even with white and warm tones, it has a sort of ominous vibe. (for me)

Interestingly enough reminds me of Femto of the Godhand out of the manga Berserk. Just the posture and wings, I guess...

Aww, this is fucking beautiful

Inspired by?

I like owls. I was reading the Popol Vuh at the time, which features owls as messengers from the land of the dead.

Oh wow, that's cool. Translated version I suppose? It looks fascinating.

Well the picture is definitely something that strikes my interest.

How is it, with my fixation on owls, I'd missed this one? She's really beautiful.

i love owls too actually, like, so much :B

Love it!