I've been working on this little guy for awhile now. I grew up in the states and always felt an affinity for the world around me, so although I'm not affiliated with any tribe, I have tried to understand some of the Native American's stories and teachings. There is always more to learn but I wanted to focus on one story that caught my attention and try to make a thunderbird.
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I tried to make a flame like implosion for the base under the thunderbird.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2881/34019871272_b1dbc33c5c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U1xN39)
The rain coming out of his wings was particularly tricky, each one wanted to melt away as I worked on the adjacent one.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2919/34136758046_e28e0002f9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TQdJuG)
Over all I think the idea worked out fairly well and will now be considering other stories to base sculptures on. (https://flic.kr/p/U1xNRU)
Looking good :) I like the story element. I didn't know much about the thunderbird so googled it, and now I understand why my email program looks like it does!