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Orcas and Otters and Eagles! Oh My!

Early Medieval scribes and Pictish stone carvers were really good at depicting animals—in profile, and without much movement. So when trying to create Early-Medieval style beasties imbued with personality and moving like curious children in endless play, it’s no surprise things get…interesting.

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