Oh wow! This is amazingly well done! I love how detailed it is!

*wing hugs you* Thanks stud gryph. I'm trying my damnest to improve my birds. *blushes* You're too kind.

I like it. The ink detail is astounding and I rather like the pose (a bit more original than the side-view birds you usually see). The shading and wing structure is pretty damn nice too

My only crit is that the eye placement looks a bit off, but other than that? A+ work, man!

Hey bud, thanks for the very nice comments. I put a lot of work in the bird and I'm glad you like it! Thanks! :)

Nemo problemo, and keep them coming!

Very impressive... and one of my favorite birds :)

Thanks so much for saying so! That means a lot to me. The raven seems to be a favorite, both in mythos and real life.

I was inspired to draw this fellow because I saw one (raven) strolling early in the morning in the parking lot where I worked, . He was taking his time, not worried, not nervous; walking nonchalantly big as life (cause the world is his oyster and he's free to go anywhere). No doubt he was looking for some dainty breakfast morsels. __and most regal and noble bird.

AWESOME! Aint pen N ink fun stuff?! I knew you'd like it. :)
Looks really good! The right foot though looks likeit's floating.. need.. 'something' to ground it against the limb, like a cast shadow or something, still though, tasty!!!

Thanks bud, I "do" love my ink an pens..to to tune of 6 hours yesterday! I was absorbed into it and lost time.

excellent. I love it when art does that to me. :)

Very nice. For some peoples Raven is a god, and if you've watched them it's easy to see why. They're impressive birds and they are SCARY smart.

I agree, the raven should be a God, a crafty worthy bird to be sure. Thanks so much for the comment, pretty raptor.

You do the Trickster God justice, sir. May he NOT grace you with his presence at critical moments. Not unless you've got a heck of a sense of humor, anyway. :D

This does look great. You're getting really great with those wings.

*hugs a coon* You know, as I worked on the wings they revealed themselves to me, if that makes any sense; the same thing with the contrast too. Thank you for the nice comment.

I hope you get some more days off soon. It's time for another story from you!

Makes sense. The renaissance sculptors said they could see the finished product inside the block of marble.

Seems like it will be a good week for it, light duty at work until I can build up a head of steam again. Perhaps I can see to it that a crocodile and/or bird dominates and humiliates something before too long.

Oooh, that would be more tasty and sexual then I could say.

Your bird art is amazing. Gets better each time!

I appreciate your comment, sexy dolphin. I'd like to think I'm getting a little better. It comes slow for me, but at least it's coming.

WOW, that is awesome work. The detail work on the feathers is outstanding, you're really getting good with those pens.

*hugs yah* Thanks so much for saying so, gator stud. Now if I could only do anatomy as good as you then I'd have some "real" talent.

Anatomy is just one of those aspects that takes a whole lot of time, practice and study to get down. It still gives me major problems every time I try to sit down and draw something out.
Besides from what I'm seeing above, you do have some "real" talent.

YAY! almost one of my favorite birds! top notch work yet again! *standing ovation*

Thanks so much, gatorsnake! I appreciate your comment. *hugs ya* I'm pleased with the raven. It makes me feel good that others like him too.

quate the raven "never more"

*chuckles* Indeed, 'cause the raven knows what's going down.

heh sweet i really love the feathers and feet murr ^^

Thanks, studness. I did my best to be true to detail. It took quite a while, but I'm pleased, overall, with the result. Raven feet are love!.

Simply smashing, mate. You keep getting better and better. Amazing detail on the wings. Ravens truly are beautiful and amazing birds. You've captured just that. Your pen creates life on paper, a true art to be proud of. It looks as if he's about to take off right out if the page to go anywhere he pleases. I'd check the orignal to make sure he hasn't done just that!

Thanks so much for the comment. This is truly one of m best traditional pieces.

I'm just faving away today. Love your inks and pencils as always

Man you are going to town with those faves! Thanks. You're looking through my whole gallery. Some of that stuff is "not" pretty. X)