I've always had a soft spot for owls. There's something about their appearance that I find fascinating. Maybe it's their big eyes, their rather unusual shape, or the way they can sit quietly for hours, observing everything around them without making a sound.
If I had the chance to turn into an animal, I think I'd choose an owl. But not the cute and adorable kind. I'd rather imagine myself as a slightly creepy-looking owl, with glowing yellow eyes and a stare that makes people wonder what on earth is going through its mind. I'd probably spend most of my time perched somewhere high, watching the world go by below. No meetings, no deadlines, and no unnecessary small talk. Just enjoying the freedom to disappear into the night whenever I feel like it.
Although, knowing myself, I'd probably spend half the night staring at people and wondering what they're actually doing.
As for the creation process, I used Screen Blend Mode quite extensively in Photoshop this time, particularly to create the glowing yellow effect around the owl's eyes. For the other elements, I used more or less the same techniques as in my previous artworks with Hard Mix Blend Mode to achieve stronger colour combinations and contrast, giving the overall collage a slightly wilder appearance.
There weren't really any new techniques involved this time. I simply played around with different elements until I got something that matched what I had in mind.
Image Sources and Credits
This collage was created by combining and editing visual elements from their respective sources. All credit goes to the original creators of the images used. Please visit the original sources to appreciate and support their work.
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