Enchained Wind

See an animated WIP here: [link]

It's easy to say painting this image has been a journey of discovery and patience. This was inspired by one of my dearest friends, =windfalcon. To you, who is only discovering her full potential and breaking the binds of anything that might hold you back in life. Your spirit is and always will inspire. Happy very, very belated birthday, Brenda.

I couldn't have completed this without near constant encouragement and helpful tips from *Zephyri, my digital coloring muse. Brenda is the east, but you are the fiery west wind and yet another special friend. I drew a lot of inspiration from Sam's piece, Colours of the Wind, so go take a look.

Criticism is discouraged for this image as I know there are anatomy errors. I am fully aware of them and have left them the way they are to accentuate the flow of this piece. Feel free to critique anything else though.

_{Digital coloring in Photoshop 7/CS2+countless hours.}