These Velvet Skies

A "speedpaint" commission for Magistrate of her sphinx character- a black panther with bat wings. The neck is intentionally slightly elongate, per character design. :}

I hope this isn't too dark for most people's screens, I wanted to make sure I left the blacks rich and velvety. Anyone that's seen a black cat at night might understand what I mean.

Chunky oil pastels in Painter, so delicious and squishy.

Edit: 10/27/05 Uploaded a new version, I spent about 6 or 7 more hours re-detailing this one. Enjoy! :}