It's pretty difficult as an artist to feel like I'm good enough or being productive enough. I find that it's a constant balancing act to keep that river of self doubt at bay. The best I can ever hope to do is keep it pinned down, and keep moving forward.
Here is the color final. Florence Welch in all her glory.
I always do a black and white image and add color digitally. A little easier to control dramatic lighting that way.
And here's the black and white sketch I started with. I sculpted a mini version of the bird and took some photos of it in water to get the basic shape and lighting. I know a bit a about human anatomy, but it's a little different on birds!