The Art Bird by Ken _Gilliland
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
The male Satin Bowerbird is an artist. He first builds his gallery by erecting two grass portals for a doorway. He then hunts through his territory seeking out only the choicest blue materials he can find and arranges them in pleasing patterns within his gallery.
With his gallery and art set, he has an opening inviting all the local ladies. He adds to the entertainment of the opening by doing a dance. If one of the females likes his art and/or dance, they will be paired. Younger females appear to focus on artistic ability while older females make their choice by dancing skill.
No, I'm not making this up :)
This bird is endemic and common to rainforest and tall wet sclerophyll forest in eastern Australia from southern Queensland to Victoria. There is also an isolated population in the Wet Tropics of north Queensland.
Rendered in Vue 8i with no postwork. Models: Alpine Grasses(rear) Martin Frost and Bowerbird and gallery (me) for SBRM Australia v2.
Comments (15)
Great scene and a fascinating bird!!
Wonderful render, and fantastic modeling, as always
I totally thought you were pulling our legs on this one! Fantastic bird and what an incredible story.
Great character and scene! I saw one of these doing just as you describe on the Discovery Channels "Live" series. Very elaborate courting ritual. Wonderful bird.
I know that you didn't make that up, because I have seen it in television. Love your render!
Wow! Very kewl! Love the render and what an interesting fellow! Thanks again for sharing your great work and the story behind these fascinating creatures!
Lovely scene and great information Great looking models!
excellent Ken well done my friend
Great idea and composition! Well done!!
Oh I have seen documantary films about this special bird...smile... and you did such a wonderful scene showing this special one!
I r remember this bird on the discovery chance he only picks things blue great job..."V"
Incredible bird with an outstanding talent!
Heartwarming wildlife scene!
That was so interesting. Aren't birds just amazing!!
Excellent bird scene! :o)