Wow, really beautiful drawing. Owls are so cool. I love the detail you put in to the feathers. My only constructive criticism is I would love to see even more range of contrast here - the whole thing feels a little flat, particularly around the eyes where I am not getting the impression of a spherical object but rather a flat one. Please understand I am only offering up this comment in a friendly spirit - I love your drawing and you are obviously a talented artist. Thank you very much for sharing the process pics and gif, really enjoyed those.
Cheers - Carl "Totally Not A Bot" Gnash
Thanks for being an original and creative content creator! You rock!
RE: Drawing a realistic Owl.