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This is another version in identification experimentation. GT tried a perspective view. Also trying a starfish challenged the level of detail, time required to illustrate a species with much detail, and would this approach be easily duplicated by other artists in the future.

A sun star was chosen, due to its highly detailed surface, brilliant color, and challenges to illustrate it to resemble it in real life. The position of the legs required many sketches, to determine the optimal placement. Also implied movement, instilled in the static image was given priority.

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