Any Advice For Drawing Folded Wings? Also, Any Tips For Writing Flight?

any advice for drawing folded wings? also, any tips for writing flight?

I have done some tips for writing flight and about wings in the past which you can have a read of here.

As for drawing folded wings - it's all sticks and loops!

It looks odd like this, but there is a method in the madness. 3 Sticks for where the bones are, and loops for the different layers of feathers. The layers and shapes will change size depending on if you're viewing it from the front or back, but when folded, usually the topmost layer of feathers is what is more visible.

Some birds I've met for reference and visuals:

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and the finished bit c: this was a too of fun to color

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