Description
For this art jam, I took the theme of Sky Islands and approached it from a worldbuilding perspective, creating a collection of animals adapted to isolated environments high above the world below. I wanted each creature to feel distinct while still belonging to the same setting, drawing inspiration from mountain wildlife, weather, mythology, and local traditions.

The resulting bestiary includes the cloud-like Cloudhorn Yak, the festival-inspired Sky Lantern Frog alongside its variant, the storm-conducting Thunderbeak, the celestial guardian Skyclaw Tiger, the mineral-bodied Stonewing Heron, and the oceanic Windwake Shark. Together, these creatures occupy different ecological and cultural niches throughout the islands, helping to paint a picture of a world shaped by altitude, isolation, and life among the clouds.

*Used Paint Tool Sai 2, Wacom Bamboo Tablet*.

You'll have to download each image to see the animals!

For more details about each animal, please read my Animal Notes PDF!

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simishcj

Would it be okay if I used your artwork as a theme for a future jam?