One of my few commissions i received while at MFF - for Nezumi! Thanks again for supporting me!

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A colored illustrated reference sheet for an avali character named Nezumi. An avali is similar to a feathered-dinosaur, with a simpler facial structure. This creature is very short and very fat, like a little spunky doughball of chaos.

The ref consists of two main views: a three-quarters angle of the character facing forward, and another of the character from behind. Theres also a detailed close up of the character's style of eye, and a few spare feathers to show specific patterns. Nezumi is dark charcoal gray in color, with a lighter gray on his belly and limbs, with a stripe of bright blue separating the two tones. His tongue and paw pads are a bright purple. He has feathered arms, dreadlock-styled hair, and four big ears. His tail is more prehensile in form (long and skinny) and ends in a big, stylish feather.

Text reads:
Nezumi {Avali, he/him}
A feathery thrill-seeker
Especially plump, due to height
Loves a taco, especially multiple
Could fly... but doesn't want to

Weight: 120 LB
Height: 3'3"

Fat lil' short stack (arrow pointing at the 3/4ths forward view of the character)
Overall eye is dark, completely black at a distance (labelling the eye detail)
Plated claw feet
NOT fur, but plumage (labelling the 3/4ths rear view)
Floofy winged arms

A color palette consumes the final lower right corner of the image