@bcbedford Thanks, man! Much appreciated.
@skylarc88 Thanks! I'm going to try to carry it to 3D the best I can, though I know there will be a few concessions. There's a very particular angular sensitivity I'm looking for to marry with the more rounded forms.
@aveon I have a deep love for Warcraft's moonkins, so it's coming full circle here.

Here's an update. Still blocking things in, the book on his back is literally a cube at the moment. Still fiddling with the forms. So much to do!

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Thanks folks!

Did some work on his spellbook last night. Not finished with the spine, but the chunkiness and flex is beginning to feel right. I am considering making either a version that opens or a toggled-open state, but I think keeping it simple for now will help me hit the deadline.

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Thanks everyone! The feedback is super motivating!

Did a polypaint pass on the current high poly progress. Still playing with the color palette. There are still a few details I'm planning to add. Ancient owl runes were a lot of fun to design.

I'm doing a few passes trying to find a fur treatment that fits, but am torn between that information being more painted or sculptural. Also determining curvy versus pointy fur. I'm heavily leaning towards something similar to below (props to Jarred Everson and Cubebrush for the fancy fur brush), perhaps smoothed, though I'd love other folks' thoughts on the matter. Thanks for looking!

Thanks @fantasymaster!

I did another pass on all the forms and am starting to unify things. Fixed his legs so he isn't crouched anymore. His face is starting to feel right to me. Added details to his gloves and gave him claws.

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