WHISKERED SCREECH OWL: #7 Ezylryb; ATC

• 1 ATC (Artist Trading Card) for 1 Partner
• Dimensions: 2.5"x3.5" (64x89mm)
• Illustrations Only Please: drawn or painted in medium of choice, freedom of expression.
• Canvas must be sturdy, E.g. I use 140lb.(300G) watercolor paper stock to make most of my ATCs.
• Card backside should include artist's information, title, & date.
• Character: Ezylryb, -Species: Megascops trichopsis, Whiskered Screech-Owl
• 4.9+, no unexplained 3s or 1s

Quick notes on Ezylryb, this includes physical descriptions of his character from Wiki: Old mentor at the Great Ga'Hoole tree. Also known as Lyze of Kiel when he was a warrior in the Kielian League. He was the ryb of the weather interpretation and head librarian before he died of old age. He also told wet poop jokes and spoke with seagulls. Ezylryb is Soren's mentor and tells Soren that he should be his ward. Octavia is Ezylryb’s best friend and nestmaid. The most noticeable feature about him are that his port foot has only three talons and has one squinted eye. You may like to depict Ezylryb when he was younger & known as Lyze of Kiel before he had been injured from war or you may wish to depict him as Soren had grown to know & love him like a Father, a wise, older, & weathered from war screech-owl, Ezylryb. You may also like to depict the Kielian Snake--a green venomous snake that was created for the novels, Octavia (blinded from war) w/Ezylryb. Or perhaps, you may like to make a portrayal of his species, a Whiskered Screech Owl.

This is the 7th installment to the Guardians of Ga'Hoole illustrated series, if you are not familiar w/this series, this series is all about noble owls depicted like knights of Camelot, it's written by Kathryn Lasky, & the series is called Guardians of Ga'Hoole. Expect to see all of your favorite characters from the amazing young adult fantasy novel series following this swap. Please Note: it is not a requirement to know or read this series or stories, this swap is inspired by the series & a fun way to introduce illustrating different species of owls.

For this swap you are to create & design your own depiction of Ezylryb (Species: Megascops trichopsis, Whiskered Screech-Owl), other owls may be on your card but, Ezylryb must be the main character. The style you choose to depict of owl & the decision as to owl's appearance is up to the artist (sender). Make something you would be proud to trade or matte & frame for your own wall, this is for 1 quality illustrated ATC, for 1 partner.

4.9 or higher are welcome, no unexplained 3s or 1s, I will be checking profiles before the swap begins. I will angel if the need arises. I shall also be providing links to future Ga'hoole swaps under the description section of each Ga'hoole owl swap.

Thank you for your participation & I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have about this swap or this series.

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