This is Another “B E S T -from you” !!! I can’t wrap my head about how you saw this imagery in your head to start!!! Uncanny painting ability -over and over!!!
That skull really shines, those rays rock. Overall, it's a very neat metallic look which is somewhere between gold, bronze and copper. Very interesting effect. The worn look is incredible too. Impossible to say if it's painted or real surface texture.
BTW, check her out, pals!
My 54mm Verthandi.
Actually, she was done as an etude for this project - i needed to boost my skills after half-year sculpting marathon, but i think she's good enough to be shown separately.