Painted in Clip Studio for a community study of birds. I've long been inspired by the colours in magpie feathers, so this was a good opportunity to work with them, referencing several royalty free photos.

== Playlists == Landscapes: https://makertube.net/w/p/rXGXkpr9NWvj4QMuShd5PE Woodland: https://makertube.net/w/p/7GzrZyn4kEpbpUgLfKtUuA Flowers: https://makertube.net/w/p/o1NwT1is1vkobXYNxQBV4c Portraits: https://makertube.net/w/p/7iVuAySpBXwsR4a7xjCpcE Portugal Series: https://makertube.net/w/p/guLCTtAQTAczdT9uRvPd9h

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Music credits: Corbyn Kites, Asher Fulero, Joel Cummins

"Nailed that expression - "Magpie" digital painting time lapse" © 2025 by Helen McLaughlin is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0