i like the idea that the gold started appearing just creeping down the shafts of the feathers, and then slowly but surely seeping from the centre outwards as he consumes more. maybe as he transforms the wings become heavier too until he can no longer lift them to fly-

and details, because i'm clinically insane to the point of drawing individual streetlamps

individuals :D

frankly this guy needs no cleaning up i nailed it

rahhh looks so good !!! i can confirm it also has special buffs for artists that make you want to spend more time at your desk drawing

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