Twelve Monthly Challenges: May 2007

[azulparsnip]

Hi and Welcome one and all - I submit that this month's challenge be of merfolk - you know, mermaids and mermen

Any medium, sketch or study

Copy classics or draw one from life :D

Make yourself into one,.... would be fun

Place one in an unusual setting.

but - one rule...............

please only post work that has been done within the last 30 days. :wink2:

Please DO post any reference works -

[tyree]

:clap: azul...great may challenge!!!! i will have to google and do some research to find some interesting merfolk....tyree :thumbsup:

[Nickel]

Yeah! mermen, and merwomen, and merchildren!

Thanks Azulparsnip!!!! I will race you to the finish! :)

I know don't laugh, I will make it!!!!

I am thinking now what kind of old photo of me in a bathsuit
do I want to make in to a mermaid? A really old photo :)

So a challenge question!!!!
How long a tale (tail) ;) do merfolk have?

Hey Susan!

[Tracy Lewis]

Oh ok. This sounds like fun!

[Nickel]

Hi Tracey :wave:

I'm thinking of doing a study of a painting or one I make up
don't know which yet! I'll decide soon.

This mermaid is by Waterhouse


http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/01-May-2007/39040-Waterhouse_a_mermaid.jpg


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mermaid
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merman
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siren

[Mony G]

I'm glad to pass on the new challenge to Azul and with such an original subject!
http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/mermaids/

this link could be of some help... all kinds of merfolk for you to share!

Bye for now

Mony :cool:
http://360.yahoo.com/rgosparini

[Nickel]

Hi Mony!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

I just found mermaids for reference use in our Wetcanvas Image Library.
As with any photo you use unless it is your own,
it's a very good idea to ask permission.

[lorigray]

Wow, how inspiring, I think this is a great challenge. Lorigray

[Nickel]

Hi Lorigray!

[MaryBethC]

Hi, everybody!

I usually hang out in the Glass Art forum. I've recently started to change my focus in glass to include more sculpture. So this mermaid/mermen challenge is great! I'll post a pic once I get something done that I like.

Thanks!

[ValorieCox]

Hi Mary Beth, great to see you here! Can't wait to see what you create in glass within this theme! Val

[MaryBethC]

Hi Mary Beth, great to see you here! Can't wait to see what you create in glass within this theme! Val

Thanks, Val! I took a great workshop with Ginny Sycuro a couple of weeks ago and she helped me get past a couple of difficult points that I had encountered when trying this type of sculpture. So I am eager to put my new knowledge to the test!

[Nickel]

Hi Mary Beth welcome!
I am really looking forward to see what you do with glass!
It will be a real treat for us!

Hi Val! :)

[azulparsnip]

Welcome, Lori and Beth - looking forward to seeing everyone's work

[Nickel]

Hi Azulparsnip! I was looking around for inspiration and found this, scroll down to the first image! It is amazing!

http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=380964

I'm not sure, but I may do the Waterhouse mermaid. She has always been a favorite of mine. Anybody have any ideas yet what they are working on?

I want to do a mermaid with a long tail, lol, I don't know why, I want to go
find a fish market and buy a fish, but I don't paint that fast, and I am sure
the smell of fish would speed me up. What a way to go. :) Either that or go to Wallymart and watch the tanks of little fishy for inspiration.

[Nickel]

Dreaming about mermaids last night and how to draw them.
Did anyone see the thing online about their bones?
Anyway, tomorrow or tonight I'm starting?
Charging the camera batteries too. lol!

Did I mention I am fighting with the ground color?
I don't know which to pick either, a cool pink or a cool blue

or do I want to go more vintage with a cool red like indian?

or now really do I want to go warm? that's an even bigger question. :eek:

[azulparsnip]

I'm still thinking about how long is a mermaid's tail.

[Nickel]

Hehe, don't know, but I did start on the Waterhouse study last night.

[tyree]

Hey everyone!!! Ive got mine picked out...its not going to be too complicated ..(i hope:eek: ),,,but, i really like the design of it,,simple and effective...Im doing the coat of arms of Poland...she is a shield and sword wielding mermaid....:smug: ....its in red yellow and black...may use ink and my coloured woodless pencils....results later:wink2: tyree

[Nickel]

Hey how many people are out eating fish tonight? :evil:

Not me, here is an my progress. I've had fun with the scales :wave: http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/04-May-2007/39040-16.jpg

ps this is a cropped shot, taken inside, lol, in the bathroom, it's raining outside:)
and everything is soaking wet, find time to be painting a mermaid??????????

oh, pss, went for the pink ground

oil on canvas

[tyree]

nickel...she looks shimmering!!!! gorgeous pinks too...lookin' grande!!!! tyree :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Nickel]

thankie:D she is shimmy megirl

[mothrababe]

I haven't been by wetcanvas to visit for awhile - and I generally hang out and post on the Miniature Art thread, anyway. But I saw your mermaid challenge and was just so tickled: I've done some mermaid paintings in past years, but haven't had the inclination to paint one recently. The chances of me doing a mermaid in the next month are going to be stiff, so I hope you don't mind if I post something from a couple of years ago - just for token sake.

Thanks
Marianne

"Kelp Wraith" 8x10", Oil on panel.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/05-May-2007/98784-Daub_-_Day_034_-_Kelp_Wraith.jpg

[eyepaint]

A male coworker dressed up as a mermaid for Halloween a few years ago... I'm considering using that as my reference. Unfortunately he declined the offer to wear the seashell bra and instead wore his regular work shirt. But it's still a funny pose. (Get to work late, get the last costume in the tickle trunk!)

[finleyboyd]

As I was sketching this the nieghbor kids thought it funny, rolling on the floor funny, to refer to this one as a dog fish. Do merepeoples have mutts?

[artastic]

I am going to join as well, and try something completely different
will attempt a mermaid on Yupo (never used it before)
and it is turns out terrible
I can wash it off!!!

[Malvasia]

Hi everybody. This Month's challenge is perfect for my lated artwork. I admit, i did it just for fun, before i knew the subject. but it fits perfectly.

Odysseus and the mermaids

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/07-May-2007/49949-ulisse_sirene_rid.jpg

After leaving Circe the sorceress, to return home, Odysseus has to next pass the Island of the Sirens, whose beautiful voices enchanted all who sailed near. ‘Plug your men’s ears with bees-wax,’ had advised Circe, ‘and if you are eager to hear their music, have your crew bind you hand and foot to the mast, and make them swear not to let you escape, however harshly you may threaten them.’… As the ship approached Siren Land, Odysseus took Circe’s advice, and the sirens sang so sweetly, promising him foreknowledge of all future happenings on earth, that he shouted to his companions, threatening them with death if they would not release him; but, obeying his earlier orders, they only lashed him tighter to the mast. Thus the ship sailed by in safety, and the sirens committed suicide for vexation.
Watercolor and watercolor pencils on 200 gr/m2 drawing paper. 30*40 cm

[jjsangel]

Marianne.I LOVE your Kelp Wraith..it has such movement and flow to it.

finleyboyd..dog fish lol cute

malvasia ..this is great..love the colors and how you did the sky and water. Very nice

[azulparsnip]

Wow, Nickel, she is shimmering, delightful, I love it

Mothrab - I think that is wonderful how you captured the feel and movement of the water with her head near the surface an the weeds swaying. lovely

Malvasia - I myself can hardly keep my eyes of those lounging mermaids....I love those muscular guys too. That one looks like he biting him lip trying to resist:rolleyes:

[azulparsnip]

Finlyboyd - what a delighfully imaginative creature.....

[Nickel]

Here she is fixin her hair again, waiting on that ship to sail by````````
She is hoping that her mail order comes and this time that they don't forget the hair gel. :thumbsup: The humidity wrecks her hair do.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/09-May-2007/39040-61.jpg

[tyree]

:) :) nickel...shes a beauty...she has that disturbed look on her face..that we are watching her ....i like the subtle colour youve chosen for her lair...yet her tail and treasure have a shimmer...a lovely challenge painting!!!! tyree :clap: :clap: :clap: :heart:

[artastic]

here is my Yupo mermaid (she looks like she should be filleted):(

this will be a wash job I think
any ideas? first time using Yupo (I will do a WC gal on paper too)

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/10-May-2007/104250-mermaid.jpg

[Nickel]

artastic lol, you are not allowed to have knives, lol, no filleting :eek:

I like the misty underwaterness of her. :thumbsup:

[Nickel]

As I was sketching this the nieghbor kids thought it funny, rolling on the floor funny, to refer to this one as a dog fish. Do merepeoples have mutts?

Do meremutes bark or just blow bubbles? :wave:

[Nickel]

A male coworker dressed up as a mermaid for Halloween a few years ago... I'm considering using that as my reference. Unfortunately he declined the offer to wear the seashell bra and instead wore his regular work shirt. But it's still a funny pose. (Get to work late, get the last costume in the tickle trunk!)

This I got to see...............:evil: :lol: :wave:

[Nickel]

I'm still thinking about how long is a mermaid's tail.
Must a mermaid have a tail???? Enquiring minds want to know :cool: :wave:

[Nickel]

Hi everybody. This Month's challenge is perfect for my lated artwork. I admit, i did it just for fun, before i knew the subject. but it fits perfectly.

Odysseus and the mermaids

Watercolor and watercolor pencils on 200 gr/m2 drawing paper. 30*40 cm

Hey Malvasia, this is different than what I've seen by you! Nice work!
Just love this story too! :thumbsup:

[Nickel]

I haven't been by wetcanvas to visit for awhile - and I generally hang out and post on the Miniature Art thread, anyway. But I saw your mermaid challenge and was just so tickled: I've done some mermaid paintings in past years, but haven't had the inclination to paint one recently. The chances of me doing a mermaid in the next month are going to be stiff, so I hope you don't mind if I post something from a couple of years ago - just for token sake.

Thanks
Marianne



Hi Marianne, so sorry you won't get to join us in doing a mermaid, merefolk, this time but thanks for showing us your mermaid. It's a very interesting composition. :wave:

[Nickel]

Hey everyone!!! Ive got mine picked out...its not going to be too complicated ..(i hope:eek: ),,,but, i really like the design of it,,simple and effective...Im doing the coat of arms of Poland...she is a shield and sword wielding mermaid....:smug: ....its in red yellow and black...may use ink and my coloured woodless pencils....results later:wink2: tyree

How longs her tail? :eek: :lol: :wave:

[Nickel]

Hi JJsange! :wave:

[lorigray]

Hi all, Nickel, your work is wonderful, Artastic, I think the movement of the lines is very interesting. I started mine, I am using my daughters daughter as my subject. Lorigray

[Malvasia]

here is my Yupo mermaid (she looks like she should be filleted):(

this will be a wash job I think
any ideas? first time using Yupo (I will do a WC gal on paper too)



Question: What is Yupo?
I like very much the atmosphere of this painting :)

[royc8]

mothrababe I love the movement in the kelp and her hair, nice brushwork too ; )

finleyboyd that is one mischievious looking merdog lol

Malvasia I always loved that story, nicely illustrated ; )

artastic is yupo a waterproof surface? I love the texture on the seaweed at the bottom right, it's quite convincing looking.

Nickel lovely painting, great job on the scales, love the hair and pearls too ; )

Roy ; )

[royc8]

This is a drawing from a book I have, I always thought it would make a good reference for a mermaid, when I saw this month's theme I just had to try something with it.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/11-May-2007/81870-SWScan00039.jpg
I scanned it and played with it in Photoshop to work out composition and to use as a guide for painting. I ended up using elements from about 5 different images and came up with this..
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/11-May-2007/81870-mermaid10.jpg
I cut some canvas to the same format and started painting. I did a few first's on this one, I didn't do any drawing first, it's my weak point. I blocked in the sky water and rocks then wiped out the silhouette for the mermaid, once it looked right I painted her in. Usually I spend weeks on a painting and paint the life out of it. With this one I started at about 4pm and kept painting to about 4am. I am tempted to try to improve parts once it dries but am forcing myself to leave it as is. I also cropped about 5 inches of the lefthand side and by the time I got the edge straight I had taken too much off. So I think I've learned a lot from this challenge ; )
Enough rambling, here's the painting..

Oil on canvas 16x12
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/11-May-2007/81870-mermaid12.jpg
Please excuse the small size and quality of the photo, my camera is stuck in video mode so I had to record, upload to the PC and take a screen capture.

Roy ; )

[artastic]

royc8, malvasia: yes Yop is waterproof (that is why the probably wash job) it is actually a type of thin plastic, the paint pools and mixes and you have to leave it flat so it will dry, or it it turns out a mess you can wash it all off and start again
nickel: no, they took everything sharp away from me, the mermaid is safe (exept from a hose)
royce8, love your composition and work!!

[artastic]

royc8, malvasia: yes Yop is waterproof ....
sorry , that should be Yupo

[eyepaint]

This I got to see...............:evil: :lol: :wave:
You asked for it... Hope he doesn't find this thread. Ah but he won't recognize himself from these v. quick v. loose sketches.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/12-May-2007/96240-IMGP7656.JPG

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/12-May-2007/96240-IMGP7660.JPG

Cheers,

[eyepaint]

Nickel - that's a great ref and I like how your painting is coming along. You said it was oils - what size is it?

Marianne - fantastic undersea atmosphere in yours

finleyboyd - that's some creature! Merepeople may have mutts that like to swim, like labs and portugese water dogs!

Malvasia - the colours are so vibrant in your painting

Artastic - an interesting set of textures on your painting. How do you work with Yupo?

Roy - your painting is fantastic! Love the splash against the rocks at the bottom and the light hazy sky just above the horizon line. Thank you for showing the progression.

Cheers,

[Wallflower Girl]

Hi all, I'm very new to WetCanvas and I'm still not sure what I'm doing. I'd love to enter this challenge. I just need a few things cleared up. By clasical art does that mean the media you use or the style of painting? (Would drawing be excepted rather than digital art?)
Sorry to seem like I'm asking obvious questions but I don't want to break rules and get off to a bad start.

[artastic]

here is another Yupo mermaid, (I washed off the original and tried again)
eyepaint: you just wet an area, drop in some color and let it mix by tipping the paper (plastic) this way and that, you have to dry it flat or it all runs off
it is very fragile (because the paint sits on top) and can easily be messed up

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/13-May-2007/104250-mermaid2-s.jpg

[eyepaint]

Artastic - Yupo sounds fun but possibly frustrating. Sounds like it needs to lay in a frame of some sort that you can tip this way and that but has edges so the paint doesn't run off and make a mess of the floor / counter / table / clothing. Your second version has some interesting green texture in the top left but I think I liked the wild hair in the first version a wee bit better :)

[Nickel]

I always thought it would make a good reference for a mermaid, when I saw this month's theme I just had to try something with it.

Bravo! Roy! I love all the detail you gave about your procedure!Post again if you can get her larger ok! I like her pose! :thumbsup:

[Nickel]

You asked for it... Hope he doesn't find this thread. Ah but he won't recognize himself from these v. quick v. loose sketches.


Cheers,


Oh my hope he doesn't find this thread lol! You'd be swiming in it :lol: trouble!
I think it was terrific fun! Rock on!I have to be careful of asking :wave:

[Nickel]

Hi all, I'm very new to WetCanvas and I'm still not sure what I'm doing. I'd love to enter this challenge. I just need a few things cleared up. By clasical art does that mean the media you use or the style of painting? (Would drawing be excepted rather than digital art?)
Sorry to seem like I'm asking obvious questions but I don't want to break rules and get off to a bad start.

Hi Wallflower Girl, classical means style or media. This is a subject forum that is not per se strick classical. Let us know if you have any more questions, but just go ahead and show us your mer-mer-mer :wave:

Come discuss techniques, share tips, post work and enjoy the fellowship of like minds working in various media. Anything Recognizable: Academic, Impressionistic, Naturalism, Contemporary Realism, Representational, Romanticism, Symbolic Realism and Traditional styles are all welcome.

[Nickel]

Thanks for the feedback on my mermaid for this challenge!~:)

[jlparis]

I've not posted to this group before but I couldn't resist this. Done in watercolor pencil on Strathmore Drawing Paper. Perhaps I could call it Hitching a Ride.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/15-May-2007/51222-Mermaid_on_Dolphin.jpg

[MaryBethC]

There are so many wonderful pieces here already.

Nickel - your mermaid is very close to how I envision mine. I love the simplicity of your portrait. The second version is just lovely!

For mine I am thinking red hair and a silver tail. I have already chosen my glass colors for the hair - it is a mix of several. The silver tail will either have silver encased in glass or added as fine silver on the surface. I almost have her all worked out in my mind. Next I will make a sketch and then I will try a prototype.

Marianne - your mermaid is just so elegant. She could walk down any street in any town (if she could walk) and no one would dare to say a thing!

finleyboyd - I like your merdog! Wonderful sketch.

Malvalsia - beautiful! Everything looks so liquid like it should be:)

Artastic - that's great! It's so lively and I love the hair. The second version is cool also.

Roy - I can fell the sea air in yours. She feels isolated though. .

Judy - oh a yellowtail! She's speeding away.:D Very nice!


I really loved looking at everyone's challenge pieces so far. Now I do feel inspired to see what I can do in glass! Maybe I'll have something in the next few days:)

[azulparsnip]

Artastic - not familiar with Yupo but you got a great watery look there.

Judy - your passenger is sweet, her hair kinda looks like fine seaweed

[eyepaint]

Here is my contribution for this month (aside from those silly quick sketches). Ink and coloured pencils, 9x12

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-May-2007/96240-IMGP8074.JPG

The caption reads: "but, Esmerelda, McGill researchers report that humans have no gills. They cannot breathe underwater." The fish is getting this report from his newspaper, the "Conch and Snail".

Cheers,

[Wallflower Girl]

Well I decided that for my first pictures ever posted on these boards I'd go for something different. I thought about the challenge of Mermaids and decided to go for something different to the first image I had in my head.:rolleyes:
This Picture was my first attempt. I decided that there were so many other forms of fish out there that I should try to create a mix of human and fish that was using a different kind of fish.
So here's my merman.
Damn.:envy:
My connectionisn't fast enough to upload my pictures. I will upload my 3 mer people as soon as I can get to mum's and use her broadband.

[arlyart]

I'm not sure if I am posting this correctly but here is the mermaid I did in the ATC swap. I titled it "Electric Mermaid" because she has glow in the dark glitter on her. If this is the wrong way to post please let me know. Can't wait to see the other ones. Ardith

www.ardithgoodwin.comhttp://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/21-May-2007/98961-atc13.jpg

[azulparsnip]

Wallflower - looking forward to seeing those waterdwelling creatures

Arlyart - thanks for sharing that lovely mermaid

Eyepaint - I like that, a little underwater dialogue with friends:)

[azulparsnip]

I am working on doing the mermaid by waterhouse but meanwhile I thought I'd use the imagination a little so I looked at this magazine ad as a springboard and made them into mermen..... it was fun

[Nickel]

A delight is here to see!

Thanks for sharing these mermen Azulparsnip

how is merman #three smoking underwater, a new type of
seaweed? :)

And thank you Ardeth for joining in! She's a cutie :)

[Nickel]

Hi Judy, your mermaid looks so sweet! Thanks for joining us!
Mary Beth, how's your mermaid coming along?
Eyepaint your little mermaid is so smart reading the Conch & Snail
Such a pleasure to see all these mer Folks. :)

Thanks everybody for sharing your work here. :)

[tyree]

:clap: fabulous merfolk ...really some creative and wonderful works on this challenge...excellent idea Azul!!! ...looks like i might be last with mine:eek: tyree:wave: :wink2:

[lynnd]

I did this one a couple weeks ago, it just made it under the deadline LOL I haven't posted here in forever, I'm so glad to be back!
she is pyrography and oil pencil on birch, with a little 3-d paint thrown in
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/4/7/0/webimg/45900479_o.jpg

[azulparsnip]

Lynnd - she is charming,

[eyepaint]

Arlyart - she's so sparkly :)
Azul - I *love* your rendition of the dudes hanging out in the family room. In particular I love the hair on the guy on the right. :)
Lynnd - yours looks twinkly too. What is pyrography?

Cheers,

[damiri]

Hello, I'm pretty new around here, and I'm hoping to make my first post with this month's challenge; I have a pretty good idea I think, for some mermen daily life kind of stuff.

But, I wanted to say, I adore the little pet Octopus bringing his bone over to the mermen, he really looks earnest and like he wants to play fetch. That little touch made the whole picture for me. :) Wonderful!
Donna

[lynnd]

pyrography is better known as woodburning, but I burn on paper, leather, fabric, as well as wood This one is really just outlined with pyrography, with a little shading doen in it as well :-)

[tyree]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/25-May-2007/65063-mermaid.jpg http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/25-May-2007/65063-my_mermaid.jpg :evil: sword wielding mermaids:evil: this is the coat of arms of warsaw..poland...slight change ..i made my mermaid dark....ive always enjoyed looking at coat of arms, and i find this one particularily interesting....have a safe memorial weekend!!! tyree

[azulparsnip]

thanks for the commpliments eyepaint & dimiri - it was fun doing them

Tyree - your mermaid means business.......I like the shimmering shield.

[azulparsnip]

Here is a study of Waterhouse's mermaid -

[eyepaint]

Lynnd - ah - thank you
Susan - what a regal mermaid on your coat of arms
Azul - great study. Quick question - should we each have at least tried sketching this Waterhouse mermaid painting?

Cheers,

[artastic]

thanks azulparsnip for the great may challenge
alot of wonderful merfolks here, it was fun!

[azulparsnip]

Eyepaint - that was not a specific thought it would be fun to all do the same thing in one of the up & coming challenges.
You gonna put up the next challenge???? I think it is who ever posts it first...

[azulparsnip]

Thanks Artastic - hope to see you in the next challenge

[phoebecat]

Really great mermaids, everyone! I really wanted to participate in this challenge, but I realize it is the end of the month and all I have is this sketch. I do hope I will finish this one and that it will not go into my ever increasing pile of unfinished drawings. Oh, and thanks azulparsnip--I really liked this challenge!


http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/30-May-2007/56527-mermaid.jpg


Anne

[eyepaint]

Anne - I like the softness in your mermaid. Also yours has a more appropriated sized backside than my mermaid had :)

[azulparsnip]

Anne, I am really drawn into the mermaid's facial expression. I too hope you work on it some more.

[azulparsnip]

Nickel, where are you??? I am missing you.

[Nickel]

Oh that's so sweet, I am Sooooooooooo sorry, I know I miss everyone here too big hug from me to you all! :)

I've got a few things to do this morning and will devote some quality time
tonight to replys. I see some very nice work here and want to give more to
you all than just a passing that's good work thing you know cause I love them all, really :)

Ok also, want to say I'll do June's challenge. It will be on horses. So get your boots on and find a lasso pards. :)

And Azulparsnip thanks so very much for being our sweet hostess for May with the merfolk challenge. You are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs Nickel

Thanks too for all who came and supported the challenge!!!!

I'll be back a little later~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~:wave:

[Nickel]

I did this one a couple weeks ago, it just made it under the deadline LOL I haven't posted here in forever, I'm so glad to be back!
she is pyrography and oil pencil on birch, with a little 3-d paint thrown in
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/4/7/0/webimg/45900479_o.jpg

Hi Lynn, I really like her eyes. And her little flipper style skirt. How big is she? Pyrography is new to me to. :wave: Nickel

[Nickel]

Hello, I'm pretty new around here, and I'm hoping to make my first post with this month's challenge; I have a pretty good idea I think, for some mermen daily life kind of stuff.

But, I wanted to say, I adore the little pet Octopus bringing his bone over to the mermen, he really looks earnest and like he wants to play fetch. That little touch made the whole picture for me. :) Wonderful!
Donna


Hi Donna, lol, I agree the pet Octopus is adorable. I hope you can join us in the June challenge at least to see what Azul will pet next :) :wave: Nickel

[Nickel]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/25-May-2007/65063-mermaid.jpg http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/25-May-2007/65063-my_mermaid.jpg :evil: sword wielding mermaids:evil: this is the coat of arms of warsaw..poland...slight change ..i made my mermaid dark....ive always enjoyed looking at coat of arms, and i find this one particularily interesting....have a safe memorial weekend!!! tyree

Hi Susan! Oh wow! she certainly has a sword!!!! I like the color palette!!!
I've never seen a mermaid like this one before and so enjoy seeing her!
She's great! :wave: Nickel

[Nickel]

Here is a study of Waterhouse's mermaid -
Azulparsnip, your study of Waterhouse is so vivid and strong! I can feel her brushing her hair! :) Very good job at making her come alive. I like her eyes too! Great tail too~!!!! How long was it? lol!!!:wave: Nickel

[Nickel]

Really great mermaids, everyone! I really wanted to participate in this challenge, but I realize it is the end of the month and all I have is this sketch. I do hope I will finish this one and that it will not go into my ever increasing pile of unfinished drawings. Oh, and thanks azulparsnip--I really liked this challenge!


http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/30-May-2007/56527-mermaid.jpg


Anne

Anne she has the most tender expression. She is charming just like she is right now. If you do more let us see! I like her little fish friend :wave: Nickel

[Nickel]

This has been so much fun, fishy fun! :D Thank you Azulparsnip for hosting!
Thanks everyone for joining in. I know I said it earlier today but it means alot to get to see your art and make friends. Take care and join us in our June challenge, horses if you can. We'd love to see you there! And we will need suggestions and volunteers for challenges ahead. Just let us know if you want to host one. It's not hard to do one and if you need anything just ask one of us classical people. We are always around :wave: Nickel

[damiri]

I certainly will join the June challenge; but I'm sad, my merman isn't quite finished and I don't know if I'll be able to post him before midnight comes. :(
Oh well!

Maybe I'll post it in another thread relevant to undersea stuff. lol
Can't wait to do the horses. I know just what I'm going to do!
D

[tyree]

great job on this months challenge everyone...and thank you azul for being our terrific hostess!!!! tyree :wink2: :wave: :D :heart: :clap: :grouphug:

[Nickel]

I certainly will join the June challenge; but I'm sad, my merman isn't quite finished and I don't know if I'll be able to post him before midnight comes. :(
Oh well!

Maybe I'll post it in another thread relevant to undersea stuff. lol
Can't wait to do the horses. I know just what I'm going to do!
D

Damiri , You can post here, we are still here looking :wave:

[nick that nobody has]

This is my first post, and I wanted to dive right into this thread. I tend to be somewhat vibrant with color, and as you can see just can't lay off the cadmiums.
24x30 oil on canvas

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/13-Jun-2007/108966-DemuremaidSmaller.jpg

[Nickel]

Hi Greg! welcome and thanks for making your first post here in classicals!

Oh wow, look at that sky!!! So beautiful! I like cadmiums too!
Thanks for getting wet so to speak and jumping in to our mermaid
challenge! Your mermaid is quiet the splash!

I like the way you have posed her and the way the wind is playing with her hair! The only thing you didn't show is the shipwreck she caused :)

Nickel