dA's contest did facilitate this, but I was going to redraw this one anyway because people constantly favorite the crappy old one, and I feel it's my responsibility to provide you all with a less crappy version.
It's nice to see how you have improved, although I see a lot of detail on the head and around the eyes, but the rest of the body isn't as detailed. Also, the awkward perspective of the piece, meaning the wall in the background is interesting.
Here's an update, it's still incomplete: [link]
Also, looks awesome, I love the reflections in the orb and the barred pattern on the owls plumage.