Barn Owl - Study - Revised

EDIT: I didn't realize until now that the thing that was bothering me was the tail! It was too short! I have fixed it, and I apologize for this showing up in your devwatches again, but it was a fairly significant change.

A study for one of my thesis paintings. I wanted to do a study before starting on the actual thesis painting since their markings are so complex. This was indeed a challenge, but I think I have a better handle on their markings now.

EDIT: 2/16/08 - Changed the feet a bit. I like them much more now.

_{Watercolor and a little bit of white gouache on cold-press watercolor paper, 7X10 inches.}