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Heyooo again do you think the Twilight Realm would have like other species? (for example Twili Zoras or Twili Gorons)

Also are we allowed to draw your Duskblade ideas?

The Twilight Rito are moths!

A moth race in the Twilight Realm makes thematic sense to me. They survive by seeking sources of light. Plus they can come in lots of different colors. I was also inspired by how mystical the Luminoth race is in Metroid Prime 2. It was tricky getting the proportions right on this design and I'm still not fully satisfied with it. I'll likely make adjustments when I draw more of these guys, including a princess based on a luna moth.

Yes, you are allowed to draw my designs and ideas. I'm also open to feedback and constructive critiques. :)

#this is really cool #zelda art

ratlongwormdisease

i shall provide

little scene from one of my fav moments of the TP manga - first one is cropped yes, because this is the face of someone who doesn't master rendering backgrounds ..........

#themmm #zelda art #midlink

rainshadowartist

Sumo wrestling in the Twilight Realm

Twili wrestlers adorn themselves with unique and outlandish shadow designs when they compete. This tradition started as a way to intimidate their opponents and to hide their identities outside the ring.

Markings based on this Wolf Link concept art:

#cool #zelda art

thismousedraws

i wanted modern midlink and then i remembered i have free will

#oh gorgeous #fave #zelda art #midlink #zelda au

rainshadowartist

Master Sword designs based on different factions in Twilight Princess.

#cool!#zelda art

rainshadowartist

Darknut Link

#he looks so cool #zelda art

dunyun-rings

Midna + her house

#wow everyone is so creative and talented with this game

elbiotipo

When talking about humanoid flying beings, people often point out the necessary wingspan (it's a lot) but what's less discussed is the muscle structure necessary to make wings move. You can't just stick wings anywhere. They need a complete muscle system for them, front and back.

There are a few concept artists that have tackled this but I really, really like this one:

Skeletal and muscular exploration for a half bird - half human fantasy creature. I wanted it to be the most "realistic" and functional it co

Notice both wingspan (huge), muscles on the back AND the front, a second pair of pectorals basically. I actually think those are rather conservative for what it would be needed. An "angel" or "harpy" like humanoid would have a very prominent muscled chest and front besides the muscles on the back and of course the wings. And this will also result on an interesting disposition of the skeleton especially on the chest. This is this artist's representation but there are other ways, but note that those muscles need an "anchor" which is what birds have:

In my own biopunk setting, these modifications are so massive and strong that flying humans have not been fully accomplished yet, and de-novo attempts (that is, editing from before birth) are still very controversial. Most "cosmetic" modifications are relatively easy and can be done in adults: ears, tails, tegument like scales or feathers, the human body can be grafted with these with the technology of the setting. What cannot be done is just stick a pair of wings and expect to fly, the body adaptations to do this are massive. Similar issues come with changing really anything with regards of the overall bone and muscle organization of the body.

elbiotipo

OF COURSE, this implies an hexapod scheme, three pairs of limbs, arms, legs and wings. No examples of hexapod vertebrates exist and I'm pretty sure none will ever exist since it implies such a huge evolutionary change, but a pair of wings and legs sounds more plausible and indeed it's the way it has been done in most flying animals. Most wings in vertebrates are a modification of the arms and hands. The most familiar example in mammals are of course bats:

I thought there would be more studies of bat musculature, so apologies for the low quality. I think this is mostly accurate, at least it's not AI from what I can tell, but this gives me another thing to talk about: if you look at other not-so-accurate illustrations probably made with AI they put muscles all over the wing.

THIS IS WRONG

WRONG

Bat wings are basically very derived hands, with small but powerful muscles, with fingers joined together with a VERY thin and elastic tissue (patagium) practically skin-thin. And also, notice that the wings aren't separate from the body, like in birds, they go all the way down the body and there's also a similar membrane between the legs (uropatagium), the whole body, in a way, becomes a wing. This is not only in bats, birds are actually the strange ones in having separate wings with feathers. Most attempts at flight in vertebrates have involved something similar to bats. In fact, here's a very fascinating video about why the evolution of wings in birds is actually the exception and not the rule in vertebrates:

And even then, notice that birds have TAILS, they still have more than just wings. The patagium and the way the whole animal becomes a "wing" (think of the Batman symbol) are something that isn't really considered in most humanoid flying species in fiction, they think it's just sticking a couple wings and that's it. But an animal that evolved for flight and an animal that evolved for bipedalism are completely different beasts.

#worldbuilding

templeofpoes

I like to imagine she spent the rest of eternity playfully mocking Impa in that damn sages chambers

{“While you were babysitting I was planning to overthrow a dictator”}

{“hmm, is that so…”}

#they don’t interact but little girl me had a vision all those years ago #and she was right dammit #THOSE TAGS ARE SO REAL OP #zelda art #uhhhh what's their ship name again

cottonffish

sketchy lineart

#they're so pretty #midlink #zelda art

nesstafer

My piece for @neardawnzine 😋 Leftover sales on the zine are now open! If you love twilight princess this zine is absolutely gorgeous, so many talented artists of all kinds and the merch is amazing too, I really recommend the full bundle https://neardawnzine.bigcartel.com

All proceeds are going to W.O.L.F. sanctuary!

#this was one of my favorite pieces in the zine #zelda art

daeyumi

sumo match ✨💪

#👀#zelda art

softest-punk

While I understand the desire to make Big Art entirely and viscerally I think it's worth considering that small art often leaves an outsized impact on its audience. Short stories, teensy indie games, short films, sketches on scrap paper, carved or sculpted figures that would fit in the palm of your hand, etc. etc. are all things that, when they hit your psyche at just the right angle, can stay lodged in there forever specifically because they are small. It is not necessary for a thing to be sprawling for it to have impact.

thismousedraws

Large or small, you’ve given me courage.

Thank you to The Legend of Zelda for being bright light in some of my darkest hours, for giving me such wonderful friends, and for continuing to teach me everyday to lead my life with love, kindness and compassion. No matter our size, our age, or position in life may we always be courageous, wise, and have the power to be giving toward others.

Happy 40th anniversary, I am full of gratitude. I have been healed again and again.

#zelda art