I paint in with dull colors so I can blow up the contrast in post and it gives the shading a nice lil halo effect and neat coloration.
Results may depend on the program (I use csp)
I love everything about bird anatomy, and every time I get to work with them I try to mesmerize the details. For example, you can rarely find a good reference for bird "pawpads"
These are legs of common chiffchaff
Fish, insects, salamanders, and many other animals rely on rocks for shelter.
Have some compassion when you go into nature. You’re in their home.
Practice the no trace rule and treat their home how you’d want someone to treat yours.