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Published: 2010-05-29 06:07:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 24709; Favourites: 609; Downloads: 0
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Description They swarm. Birds flock and fish school, but they swarm. Both and neither, these creatures aren't just soft feathers and shining scales. They started off as a rumor scoffed at by anyone of importance. A small town in the middle of nowhere Nebraska reported cattle mutilations by the hundreds; only bones left behind. Then they ran out of cows. They swarm.

Reputable news franchises refused to run the story. Birds that looked like fish attacking small towns decimating the population were rampant in The Enquirer and other even less reputable news sources, one even interviewed the supposed scientist responsible, Dr. Eli Evans. He was quoted saying,

"It was my intention to splice two life forms that were incompatible. It would have revolutionized genetic engineering. A fish and a bird. A piranha and a crow. So different and so very similar. Part of the ecosystem, but unique in that they did not have a specific diet, they served no purpose other than to eat what everything else shunned. And that similarity was shared at a genetic level, I discovered that they shared a 32 percent DNA match, which is remarkable between mammals, and unheard of in a fish and an avian!"

Dr. Evans went on to say,

"I had no idea, it seemed so perfect. It was like they wanted to be spliced together. All of the tests were positive. Test subject Alpha was the picture of health. Amphibious."

After minutes of sobbing the doctor finished the interview with "I didn't know, I couldn't have. When they killed my Kaitlin I realized what I had done, they swarmed all over her... she was helpless..."

Singly they are not a threat. They lay several hundred to several thousand eggs every week. They swarm. Their teeth rending flesh, their feathers laced with razor sharp spines fluttering, scoring flesh, slicing. Blood wells from the wounds, and the scent draws more of them.

Photoshop. The amazing description was written by my friend Dane Richmond after he saw the artwork.

Prints available at Society6: society6.com/product/crowanha_…
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Comments: 194

benjaminclair In reply to ??? [2010-06-08 17:55:15 +0000 UTC]

I commented on each piece, hopefully with some helpful opinions Your ink wash technique is great

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MunchyCrunchyMan In reply to benjaminclair [2010-06-10 04:59:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again. Thay were very helpful

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benjaminclair In reply to MunchyCrunchyMan [2010-06-10 07:31:47 +0000 UTC]

Glad I could help

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Trish-the-Stalker [2010-06-05 15:17:55 +0000 UTC]

It makes me think of one of the pirannah movies where they splice together pirannah and flying fish - and somehow the pirannah can fly everywhere.

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benjaminclair In reply to Trish-the-Stalker [2010-06-05 17:20:53 +0000 UTC]

I can see it playing on the SciFi channel. Right after Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus!

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JamFisher [2010-06-05 14:52:10 +0000 UTC]

This is one of my worst nightmares... A fish and a bird as one... Just... Just evil.

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benjaminclair In reply to JamFisher [2010-06-05 17:40:49 +0000 UTC]

I like fish, but birds freak me out

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JamFisher In reply to benjaminclair [2010-06-05 20:38:11 +0000 UTC]

Both birds and fish freaks me out xD

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telisp In reply to ??? [2010-06-05 14:43:24 +0000 UTC]

this contest has some really great and creative entries
good luck!

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benjaminclair In reply to telisp [2010-06-05 17:40:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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vindurza In reply to ??? [2010-06-05 13:51:00 +0000 UTC]

that amazing and frightening

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benjaminclair In reply to vindurza [2010-06-05 17:41:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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SkullKnockade In reply to ??? [2010-06-05 09:29:21 +0000 UTC]

Imagine them swarming over your town

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benjaminclair In reply to SkullKnockade [2010-06-05 17:37:26 +0000 UTC]

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VampiressBite [2010-06-05 08:21:23 +0000 UTC]

Mein Gott
The art and the description combined literally made me shiver
Awesome work terrifying splice!

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benjaminclair In reply to VampiressBite [2010-06-05 17:38:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Good to know it's working

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mist94 [2010-06-05 07:19:43 +0000 UTC]

Jeez, mankind is finished if these things are real. The only thing that can stop them is turtle cats. Which those two probably won't splice well.

I'm horrified of these things! And I think that's a good thing for you. good job!

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benjaminclair In reply to mist94 [2010-06-05 17:17:30 +0000 UTC]

Haha! Turtle cats are officially my new favorite animal

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mist94 In reply to benjaminclair [2010-06-19 16:07:00 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha, glad to induce a laugh for once. Turtle cats needs to be an entry. Though the contest is long over by the time I replied to this.

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Ramunathra In reply to ??? [2010-06-05 07:02:58 +0000 UTC]

That is BAD@SS! I was rooting for the Bullshark til I saw these. Awesome description.

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benjaminclair In reply to Ramunathra [2010-06-05 17:21:54 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thanks! I'm just proud to be in the semifinals

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Narok-the-Fox [2010-06-05 04:53:17 +0000 UTC]

I never want to meet those things, unless they are securely in a cage as my pets!

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benjaminclair In reply to Narok-the-Fox [2010-06-05 05:02:37 +0000 UTC]

Ha! They need fed a lot!

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Narok-the-Fox In reply to benjaminclair [2010-06-05 05:38:17 +0000 UTC]

True...hmmmm.....I'll give them my brother!

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benjaminclair In reply to Narok-the-Fox [2010-06-10 07:33:47 +0000 UTC]

Haha!

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golden-eggs In reply to ??? [2010-06-05 04:12:43 +0000 UTC]

Well done!
I really like the three in the background tearing up that carcass X)
Well done in getting into the top 25, and well done on your friend for writing that amazing description!
Good Luck!

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benjaminclair In reply to golden-eggs [2010-06-05 05:01:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Honestly never painted anything gory at all before. That's probably the part I'm proudest of! I've thanked my friend 50 times already. He appreciates all these comments as much as me

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golden-eggs In reply to benjaminclair [2010-06-05 05:57:52 +0000 UTC]

You've never painted something like that before?!

It looks like you've been practicing for years! You're really good at art!

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rayzilla In reply to ??? [2010-06-05 02:28:27 +0000 UTC]

That's a fricken movie in the makin'! Supercool! I think it's between this & that Bull Shark! -R!

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benjaminclair In reply to rayzilla [2010-06-05 05:00:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

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Sigma-Echo-Seven In reply to ??? [2010-06-05 01:40:24 +0000 UTC]

Sweet mother of GOD!

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benjaminclair In reply to Sigma-Echo-Seven [2010-06-05 05:03:16 +0000 UTC]

!!!!

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BleedingBumblebee In reply to ??? [2010-06-05 01:07:28 +0000 UTC]

SCARY AS HELL.
WHAT IF THAT WAS REAL?????!!!!!!
lord help us all.

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Ramunathra In reply to BleedingBumblebee [2010-06-05 07:04:19 +0000 UTC]

What if they were real? I would breed them is what.

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benjaminclair In reply to BleedingBumblebee [2010-06-05 04:59:38 +0000 UTC]

Haha! YES!

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WendyLynn [2010-06-04 23:40:16 +0000 UTC]

Now THIS is a cool splice!

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benjaminclair In reply to WendyLynn [2010-06-05 04:57:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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PhantomCat In reply to ??? [2010-06-04 23:04:34 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on making the semifinals!
I hope you win.

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benjaminclair In reply to PhantomCat [2010-06-05 04:57:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I'm honored!

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Drauphner In reply to ??? [2010-06-04 21:49:05 +0000 UTC]

I thought it was cool, until I read the story and almost shi--- myself. Thank your friend for that description, is damn cool! The idea is incredible and well thought out. The colors meld excellently but the story is really the over kill. It ended up going from cool to freaking scary. Love it loads, best of luck!

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benjaminclair In reply to Drauphner [2010-06-05 04:57:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot! He got a kick out of reading your comment!

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Drauphner In reply to benjaminclair [2010-06-09 18:19:37 +0000 UTC]

Hehe I'm glad! you too keep at it ok? You make an awesome team, take care yeah?

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benjaminclair In reply to Drauphner [2010-06-13 17:22:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks We will!

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Crazyhedgy In reply to ??? [2010-06-04 21:48:47 +0000 UTC]

Wow. Those are some scary creatures. *stare*

Wonderful job with colors and appearance. The dark colors of the background really add to the evil personalities of the Crowahna.

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benjaminclair In reply to Crazyhedgy [2010-06-05 04:58:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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FawkesTheSkarmory In reply to ??? [2010-06-04 20:29:44 +0000 UTC]

Water: x1
Wind: x1
Darkness: x2

Attack: 7
Defense: 3
Speed: 6
Agility: 7
Intelligence: 6
Aggression: 10

I know I'm hiding indoors and shaking in terror as I'm typing this, but I still have to say I'm totally in love with you for this. The one in the front looks especially frightening with the fin wings and all those razor-sharp teeth.

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benjaminclair In reply to FawkesTheSkarmory [2010-06-05 04:58:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Exactly the response I was hoping for

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FawkesTheSkarmory In reply to benjaminclair [2010-06-06 15:47:16 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome.

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Mongoose9634 In reply to ??? [2010-06-04 20:01:45 +0000 UTC]

sick work

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benjaminclair In reply to Mongoose9634 [2010-06-05 04:53:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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