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[darktiste]

I think you should go back and do multiple thumnnailing that if you have the time... .The creature readability is good for the claw and wing but kinda abstract for the head.I find the elemental to be to much like an ice sculpture it should have energy(movement) in my opinion

It would be the same challenge with let say an earth elemental how would it gain the elemental nature it not just made out of stone or just unanimated dirt it a living thing.If you want example of elemental i suggest you look at game such as D&D or warcraft but if you want sometime more realistic you will need to tone it down a bit for sure.Adding aura and particule effect to help it stand out from the already icy decor i would like to think this what would help you.