A finely detailed artwork of a Hornbill created by Bonauli Pakpahan (@bona_illustration) [Tips comment by Bona] Drawing with pen Pigma micro 0.03 and 0.05 allows me to create strong areas of contrast. I used several techniques for layering marks, i.e. cross-hatching, diagonal, and stippling. Cross-hatching is a technique used with rigid straight lines or as cross-contour lines to define the shape of the object. The more that the lines cross, the darker the value. while stippling is adding countl

Hornbill: The Kuki National Bird The Hornbill is the national bird of the Kuki community! This majestic bird symbolizes loyalty, devotion, and conservation, reflecting the values and rich cultural heritage of the Kuki people. Let's cherish and protect this beautiful creature and its habitat! Fascinating Facts: - Unique beak, up to 1/3 of body length - Fruit lovers and seed dispersers - Monogamous, forming long-term pair bonds - Female hornbills seal themselves in tree cavities for nest protectio

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