I started her long ago, but had to finish my PhD thesis, so she didn't get finished until I'd graduated, and relocated for a new job.

The color inspiration for this figure is of the European Goldfinch; a bird whose range includes Poland. Since Alkonost is a Polish legend, I wanted to paint her to be one of the birds of her native land. I love pretty much everything Ignis Art produces. They're fantastic figures. Perhaps there are parts I could have painted better. I could have spent more time on the feathers, probably. But she felt done, so that was that. I like the results and it is time to put her on the shelf.

My photography is slowly improving, but lighting still isn't quite where I'd like it. Skin tones and hair got a bit washed out.

As always, I welcome friendly constructive criticism and painting dialogue. If here to troll me (it happens too often), please get a life.