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Drawn by JThe obligatory Little Mermaid fanart
A random speedpaint of Ariel gone too far and turned into a full-on painting
Nooo, Ariel, don't touch the jellyfish! Where's Flounder where you need him?I modified Ariel's look just a tad, mainly the seashells and the transition from her body to fishtail. And I still have major trouble with hands...
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The Little Mermaid belongs to Hans Christian Andersen, and this take on the story belongs to Disney.
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J:
WOW! Thank you for such amazing comments!!!
LOL you're correct about how much art featuring her and Rapunzel appears to hype them both up on espresso and pixie sticks. It's nice to explore the less bubbly sides of both of them. (Actually, Ariel wasn't all that bubbly to begin with as she spent a great deal of the film either wistful or downcast. She certainly fit the "moody teenager" trope quite well.)
Thank you! Water has consistently been one of my favorite things to draw. The way the light shines through all the ripples on the surface and how it can turn all sorts of interesting colors has always been intriguing to me. C:
Awesome interpretation! It was interesting how calm she remained as she flirted with the dangers of traveling to the surface and making a deal with Ursula. She didn't even give the latter any deliberation! Ariel won't get zapped; don't worry!
Thank you so much for your awesome comments! (And many apologies for the delay as I don't check our account every day!)
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I know, right? OO Their eyes and mouths are so huge! That's true, especially in "Part of Your World"--and she's not very bubbly when Triton is destroying her stuff. D: ^^: Β "Wistful or downcast", that sums it up for Ariel, certainly.
My pleasure again! It's amazing, the texture of the water, and how complex it is, and how you capture that is stunning. ^^ That's true, it's too limited to think of water just as blue, there's so many colors.Β
That's a relief. : D Thanks! Yeah, she was very bold and calm even while Ursula's scary magic is firing off all over the place. And traveling to the surface, she's certainly an explorer. ^^
No need to apologize! ^^ Non-internet stuff is very important! : D
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I shall call him squishy and he shall be my squishy *sting* bad squishy Bad! XD
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Come here, squishy! Come here, little squishy! XDDD
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Hehe Squishy XD Dory never learns
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I think Ariel has be hanging out with Dory too much.
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LOL! They both have their heads in the clouds more often than not.
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I want to see The Little Mermaid crossed with Finding Nemo. NOW.
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Totally agreed! There is so much potential for a crossover like that. Like Nemo and Flounder would so become BFF, and Dory would so get caught up in the musical numbers. Let's write Pixar and petition for a crossover!
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I love how you made the jellyfish look like they are actually glowing!!
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Thank you! 
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you're very welcome! That's interesting
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I love the lighting you've put in this painting. It's beautiful!
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Thank you!
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Is is is is is... ES PRECIOSO!
sorry, I am speak spanish, and "precioso" is the correct word to express my feelings
(sorry for the wrong english D:!)
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Hahaha, no le preocupe. Comprendo el espaΓ±ol; era mi concentraciΓ³n menor en la universidad, y vivΓ en Venezuela brevamente. Y me parece que usted habla el inglΓ©s mejor que muchas personas en los EEUU
Β‘Muchas gracias! 
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Maybe somewhere off the coast of Australia? I should have included her
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CONGRATULATIONS you have been placed in this months feature in my journal 
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CONGRATULATIONS you have been placed in this months feature in my journal
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Oh my gosh, THANK YOU! It totally made my day to see <333333333 Sorry it took so long to get back to you, but THANK YOU AGAIN! Wow, a monthly feature in your journal is seriously something to get excited over.
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he he no worries it is well deserved!
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Her hands are just fine!
I love this it made me laugh out loud!
That's a classic line and so perfect. I don't think Ariel would have any trouble with Jellies. The light effects are lovely in the back. And she looks so tranquil, and a shade older than the cartoon. Not that that is a bad thing. I like how the jellyfish phosphorescence is lighting her face up so slightly.
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Man, thank you so much for the awesome comments! Sorry it's taken so long to get back to you, but I don't have much time to get on dA during the week.
First of all, THANK YOU for the awesome comments! You seem totally awesomesauce, and I hope you don't mind another follower on your page so I can keep returning the favour
I don't think she would have much trouble with jellies either-- to be honest, I really wanted to include them in any picture. The phosphorescent orange ones are my favourites because they complement the water so nicely. I ADORE marine life and want to include it in art more.
Thank you again!
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Don't worry about taking so long...I'm probably on it enough for both of us since I'm on the computer all day with Ebay and stuff.
I would be happy to have you! And vice versa I hope.
You're so welcome and keep up all the wonderful things!
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Squishy! XD Ever since watching Finding Nemo, every time I see jellies, I think "Squishy"
And thank you!
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this is absolutely beautiful!! i love it
although, isn't that line from 'finding nemo'??
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Thank you!
Yes, it is from Finding Nemo! I deliberately made it the title because I wanted something a bit less generic than "Ariel" or "Under the Sea"
BTW, I am loving your avatar. I watched it several times!
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ohh cool. yeah, just making sure
p.s. why tanchuu
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LOL! That line was my favourite from Nemo, actually
P.S. You're welcome!
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haha ikr!!
'i shall call him squishy and he shall be mine. and he shall be my squishy. come here squishy!!!'
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Absolutely gorgeous. The detail is astounding.
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Thank you for commenting and taking the time to notice the details!
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Hahaha! "He shall be my Squishy."
I think there actually is an Ariel/Nemo crossover somewhere on dA.
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