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Mermaid by *jackieocean:iconjackieocean:

Categories Digital Art > Drawings > Fantasy

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©2004-2009 *jackieocean
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Mermaids have always been a favorite mythical/fantasy subject of mine, ever since I was a little girl. However, I long ago grew tired of seeing the stereotypical type of mermaid (think The Little Mermaid). That style isn't a bad thing (in fact, The Little Mermaid is one of my favorite animated movies), but with this drawing I wanted to make her look more aquatic. That's why I gave her webbed hands, more scales on the body, the blue and green tones, and the more elaborate fins. I also wanted her to look sort of like a cartoon character, semi-2D, as sort of a nod to my favorite animated mermaid. I wasn't going for a totally realistic look, and I like the result of this approach. Overall I'm pretty happy with this picture. I drew this on paper, inked it, and then colored it in Photoshop. It was completed in August of 2003.

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*Meugnin Sep 12, 2004, 2:28:27 PM
Green is my favourite colour, but is not because of that I like very much this. The sea is wonderful, and she's too. Congratulations. :clap:

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~gummybeargoddess Sep 12, 2004, 6:11:27 PM
looks lovely! I like how the skin tone looks greenish more than an actual skin color! Add so much character!

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*jackieocean Sep 13, 2004, 6:06:46 AM
Thanks, I'm glad you think so. I wanted her to look different than your standard run-of-the-mill mermaid.
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*jackieocean Sep 13, 2004, 9:09:53 AM
Thanks for the applause! I love greens and blues too - I actually have to remind myself not to overuse them in pictures simply because I like them so much.
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~Taiphen Nov 18, 2004, 11:11:13 AM
I just adore this one!The look on her face!!She seems so happy!I guess i would too if i was a mermaid^^
I agree when you say that mermaids should look more...fishy.
The tail looks so unique!!She looks one with nature!!

oh...this might seem like free publicity but if you like them mermaids check this out [link] My friend is wrighting a story in which mermaids take an important role.They are "a bit" different from normal.Hope you like^^
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*jackieocean Nov 18, 2004, 11:14:35 AM
Thanks for the positive feedback! And I checked out that link - your friend has some pretty cool designs for merpeople. :-)

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~Taiphen Nov 18, 2004, 11:22:17 AM
Welcome^^ and he thanks the nice comment!! XD
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~SSJVToast Nov 19, 2004, 10:03:07 PM
nifty. it looks great.

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