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Read Electrochromic.

Fasteners? Polished. Whites? Freshly starched. Fucks? None given. Her demeanor is that of an arctic baclozen and her kill count is rumored in the thousands. All business, no shenanigans: Admiral Fuja is the face of calculating military genius.

And she's about ready to turn this frigate around.

Another sketch that has its roots in volume ii of Samus and Adam's Great Big Court Martialed Adventure, broadcast live from the mind of @sablegear0.

#reblog

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fanart of Prussian Blue

to @sablegear0

#read electrochromic. #reblog

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All About Beaks

It's time to talk about beaks! Transcription and additional information below.

The beak is a sensory organ: it contains many nerve endings, much like human hands. The beak is a crucial part of nonverbal communication, and aids them in perceiving the world around them.

Beaks consist of two bony halves: the upper and lower mandible. These external protrusions are covered with a keratinized layer of skin called the rhamphotheca. Two openings (called nares) function as nostrils

Touching or clasping beaks is a show of affection. This behavior is called "billing", and it isn't always romantic; children touch beaks with their parents and siblings, and most tribes recognize a friendly billing as a socially acceptable greeting.

As an intimate gesture, it can be equated to a kiss: lovers and mated pairs rub their beaks together as a form of bonding. Beaks aren't just used to touch other beaks; nuzzling is a common form of physical contact. Mawkin soldiers will rub their beaks on their comrades' necks, foreheads, and cheeks if given the opportunity to show some love to their fellow warrior.

You can rub your beak on all sorts of things for a variety of reasons. Want to check to see if this log is hollow? Give it a good triple peck, see how the vibrations feel against your skull. Maybe there are a few roast-worthy grubs hidden in there. Intruder in your nest? You've got hands, but while those are busy grappling two different sections of your opponent's body, why not pierce their hide with your handy beak? Hands full? Put something between the planes of your beak and free up an extra talon. This thing can do so many activities!

Bill clapping is also a form of communication: it can be part of a friendly greeting or a threat display depending on the context.

Newborn Chozo chicks possess what is called an "egg tooth": a small, sharp, calcified projection on the the tip of the upper mandible that aids the infant in chipping its way out of the egg. As the chick grows, the egg tooth either falls off or is reabsorbed. Some tribes don't hatch with an egg tooth at all, instead kicking their way out of the egg.

Beak injuries are unbearably painful, and prosthetics are available to replace beaks that are mangled beyond repair. Warrior tribes tend to value the errant crack in one's beak; it's considered attractive, and shows the individual has combat experience.

Beaks are used for foraging, eating, temperature regulation, and social activities like allopreening. A damaged beak can be a point of pride for warriors, but maintaining the health and physical upkeep of one's beak is important no matter the tribe.

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Hey there! If you like what I do, it would mean a lot if you considered becoming a Patron.

For $3 USD, you'll gain access to WIP posts where I break down the process of creating a given piece, as well as sketches and the opportunity to see projects while they're being worked on! $3 Patrons also have the opportunity to put in a sketch request for every month they're subscribed (this stacks, by the way: if you don't use your sketch request for the month, you can use it later)!

$10 grants you access to my layered files alongside everything the $3 tier offers. If you can spare the expense and have ever been curious about what my process looks like, you can get your hands on finished Photoshop, FireAlpaca, Sketchbook, and now Clip Studio files for your snooping (affectionate) pleasure!

Thanks for humoring me: I hope your day is swell!

[molagboop]

Hey there! If you like what I do, it would mean a lot if you considered becoming a Patron.

For $3 USD, you'll gain access to WIP posts where I break down the process of creating a given piece, as well as sketches and the opportunity to see projects while they're being worked on! $3 Patrons also have the opportunity to put in a sketch request for every month they're subscribed (this stacks, by the way: if you don't use your sketch request for the month, you can use it later)!

$10 grants you access to my layered files alongside everything the $3 tier offers. If you can spare the expense and have ever been curious about what my process looks like, you can get your hands on finished Photoshop, FireAlpaca, Sketchbook, and now Clip Studio files for your snooping (affectionate) pleasure!

Thanks for humoring me: I hope your day is swell!

#reblog

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Read Electrochromic.

Fasteners? Polished. Whites? Freshly starched. Fucks? None given. Her demeanor is that of an arctic baclozen and her kill count is rumored in the thousands. All business, no shenanigans: Admiral Fuja is the face of calculating military genius.

And she's about ready to turn this frigate around.

Another sketch that has its roots in volume ii of Samus and Adam's Great Big Court Martialed Adventure, broadcast live from the mind of @sablegear0.

#reblob

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Chozo Warlord removes recently displaced rugrat from a Situation.

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Hey there! If you like what I do, it would mean a lot if you considered becoming a Patron.

For $3 USD, you'll gain access to WIP posts where I break down the process of creating a given piece, as well as sketches and the opportunity to see projects while they're being worked on! $3 Patrons also have the opportunity to put in a sketch request for every month they're subscribed (this stacks, by the way: if you don't use your sketch request for the month, you can use it later)!

$10 grants you access to my layered files alongside everything the $3 tier offers. If you can spare the expense and have ever been curious about what my process looks like, you can get your hands on finished Photoshop, FireAlpaca, Sketchbook, and now Clip Studio files for your snooping (affectionate) pleasure!

Thanks for humoring me: I hope your day is swell!

#reblob #sorry for the multiple reblogs: i need to get better about promoting these things

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Raven Beak's mom.

#chozo #metroid #sketches #raven beak

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Hey there! If you like what I do, it would mean a lot if you considered becoming a Patron.

For $3 USD, you'll gain access to WIP posts where I break down the process of creating a given piece, as well as sketches and the opportunity to see projects while they're being worked on! $3 Patrons also have the opportunity to put in a sketch request for every month they're subscribed (this stacks, by the way: if you don't use your sketch request for the month, you can use it later)!

$10 grants you access to my layered files alongside everything the $3 tier offers. If you can spare the expense and have ever been curious about what my process looks like, you can get your hands on finished Photoshop, FireAlpaca, Sketchbook, and now Clip Studio files for your snooping (affectionate) pleasure!

Thanks for humoring me: I hope your day is swell!

#reblob

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I don't know when Patreon added this (probably when they changed the post editor's UI), but creators can now also catalog their posts in collections... which pleases me greatly because I love being able to find things.

#it's like ko-fi galleries and deviantart folders but a decade late it's great #txt #not art #i am the sorterr. i sort good.

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Hey there! If you like what I do, it would mean a lot if you considered becoming a Patron.

For $3 USD, you'll gain access to WIP posts where I break down the process of creating a given piece, as well as sketches and the opportunity to see projects while they're being worked on! $3 Patrons also have the opportunity to put in a sketch request for every month they're subscribed (this stacks, by the way: if you don't use your sketch request for the month, you can use it later)!

$10 grants you access to my layered files alongside everything the $3 tier offers. If you can spare the expense and have ever been curious about what my process looks like, you can get your hands on finished Photoshop, FireAlpaca, Sketchbook, and now Clip Studio files for your snooping (affectionate) pleasure!

Thanks for humoring me: I hope your day is swell!

#not art #txt #times are tough: i try to keep prices low on Patreon because I'm not currently offering any physical goods or the like #and not everyone can afford to shoot a few bucks out.

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This is from August 31, 2022. It's technically a WIP shot, but this was before I started painting over the bust. I like this version better than the one I ended up posting publicly, so I'll drop it here.

#raven beak #chozo #metroid dread #avian #headshot #bust

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So I put the power of friendship and impractical outfits into Metroid Dread. No suits, no shields: we die in a giant laser hand cannon fight like true warriors.

#raven beak #chozo #a lot of effort for a bit #i thought back to that one piece i did a few years ago where i put raven beak in bikini armor and i said #'wouldn't it be funny to see him actually fight in something like that?' #because as we all know exposed flesh in combat is very humorous when large guns that shoot beams are involved #and then my train of thought fell to 'wouldn't it be funny if Samus was covered more than Raven Beak is' #'to subvert the sexy outfits thing a little bit but also drive home the 'god-emperor of Chozo Victoria's Secret' look he has going for him' #So the original sketch was created July 21 2023. And I redid it on April 10 2024. #and built Raven Beak bulky like a pro wrestler to really drive home the drama/hamminess of the situation but also to make him look stronger #my outfit design continues to be lacking but my commitment to the bit remains unmatched #... it's also so much easier to draw silly bikini armor that makes no sense than it is to put characters in regular clothes. or armor. #if you want a 'lore justification' for the lack of armor let's just say Raven Beak doesn't need the suit to be powerful. #and Samus is about to demonstrate that he has sorely underestimated her. by a mile. or a kilometer. #anyways the differences in their outfits match their upbringing and general philosophy #Samus opts for the more practical leotard offering her mobility and lightweight motion #Raven Beak guns for the full regalia that shows off as much muscle as possible while not skipping out on symbols of rank #and he NEVER leaves home without a cape #the cape is a must if shoulder-mounted black hole generators aren't available.

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Part of a commission up top and a few warmups with color slapped on below. I was asked to workshop a few outfits as part of a reference sheet. On the left, we have Raven Beak giving a presentation on gravitational anomalies in orbit: on the right, he's looking at fruit in a local market.

The first image below that is a dress that was just fun to draw while warming up. Next we have a cowl + goggle combo for novices stationed in Ferenia: I figured they'd want to keep the sand out of their eyes and nostrils. Finally there's a simple novice's cowl, draping headwear intended to serve as the first layer beneath more complicated headdresses and symbols of office.

In combination with the goggles in the previous image, one would probably wear the "cap" version of this garment, tucking the end that drapes over the back of the neck beneath the patterned facemask and fastening the feathered straps to a modified version of the leather strap beneath the chin of one's goggles. That way, a scholar can keep the sand off their plumage as well as any facial orifices.

#chozo #metroid #avian #secretary bird #raven beak

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Because I can't help myself, I illustrated his rant from the tags about why he thinks he should be in charge of the galaxy.

Original post: X

Supplementary material: X

#reblob #winging it