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Published: 2006-02-28 11:32:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 28009; Favourites: 938; Downloads: 2220
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A mermaid junps out of water, exposing her eye-catching shape to the moonlight....was not what I was supposed to draw. XD
I thought I was going to draw a girl with goldfish's fins and with her legs intact, but as I proceeded with the sketch, I felt it was not fitting the scene. Instead of clinging to the primary idea I switched to a mermaid.
On the whole I enjoyed painting it. After I got over the terrible artist's block I had last year, I noticed something in my mind had changed again. I don't know what it is, nor can I explain it, but it could be another turning point which could direct me to the next step.
Artistic expression and drips are probably OK. While anatomy, water surface, drips from the tail and the splash could have had better expression.
I tried putting sparkles as well, only to find that the calm atmosphere was spoiled with garish glitters, eventually I decided not to adopt the decorated version, which I believe was right.
Anyway, it was a good start as the first step of self training, I suppose.
Everything from sketch through final effects done on Photoshop6 as usual.
I hope you like it.
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I love mermaids. I particually like the shape of the tail in this picture, though it is a bit hard to see the fin shape at first, as the purple colour of the tail merges with the purple background.
However, the position and perspective is a hard one, particually with the slanting horizon, so to have them all work so well together is a wonderful accomplishment. I think the body is pretty well done, not perfect as you said, but as near it as possible. I also think that it was a good thing you did not add lots of sparkles everywhere, as you said, it would have ruined the atmosphere.
Overall, well done.
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Thank you very much! Yeah, about the color of the tail and the BG, I was suppose to use a bit clear contrast, but somehow they went similar. XD Oh but maybe it's OK, the fact that I needed only two weeks is much more important to me. Glad you like it!
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What an impressive timespan for this picture! Excellent work, the tail can be forgiven!
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Nice^^ now I can get another refference fo my next art =b (I'm drawing mermaid now... I just finished the pose artline so basically she's still naked =b)
As usual u'r art is truly amazing^^
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Oh then hope it works for your art.
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Well... it actually worked^^ eventhough it's a bit different 
U'r welcome
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Awsome. I love the water rippling all over her and the pose is fantastic.....you have my admiration.
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Thanks so much! Glad that you like the water.
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Wooo... Amazingly done! I love the pose... Great detail!!!
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This shall be 1 of my inspirations...thx.
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I thank YOU for the comment.
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I still really want to see the goldfish fins/legs in tact idea! 
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Haha, okay, in the future. THanks!
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wow... so nice.. and i love mermaids 
nice job
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Its very pretty and well drawn of course!^_^ I like how she looks a little different from the "typical mermaid"...if that makes sense. Great job!
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Thank you! I don't know why I chose this type of mermaid. Maybe because I would have hated to draw so many scales. XD
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Wow, it's fantastic! I love it!!!
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i saw this before but i think i forgot to comment on it. or did i...? huh....
...DAMN YOU, SHORT TERM MEMORY!! D:<
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I don't remember either. 
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Wow! This is so beautyful.
I'm getting jealous.
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i looked at the pic upside down cuz i wanted to see the girls face .lol its pretty
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XD Maybe good way to enjoy it. Thanks!
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Awesome!Pose rocks!Yeah....You don't have to teach us how to draw water,but I like if you do that xD
I SAID:YOU DON'T HAVE TO MAKE A TUTORIAL OF IT BUT I REALLY LIKE THE WAY <33333~~~!!!!
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XDXD
I've been thinking about making a tut for the water and effective lighting. I haven't figured it out yet how I organize them in a document, but...yeah, I think I have to make one...
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AUUUGHHH AS BEAUTIFUL AS EVERRR
I'm sorry it tooke me so long to comment!! *feels really bad* I had so many messages to go through and I finally got to yours! And I'm so glad to see this...it's truly beautiful. I love the pose, the position of the hands...everything.
I'm glad to see you again!
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Don't be sorry, and thank you for checking my work again! Just glad that you liked it too.
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ahh you did it again you did it again! *clings to you* I think we all have something to learn from you because your art is absolutely brilliant and i dont know why you arent a crazy ass professional yet ^^ You always have such a strong composition in your works and can work with either earthy tones or bright vibrant colors. Ahy and you have such a wonderful eye for shading as well. I for some reason really like the left arm and the shadow on it
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Thank you very much for the detailed complement, Centi! I'm just trying various kinds of expression, to know what way fits me the best. I appreciate that you like the composition and colors used in the picture! The reason I'm not a professional artist? Since I prefer engineering to art. XD
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Yup! I definitely like it! Especially the water because I always have such a difficult time with that while you make it look so easy and flawless!
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Actually I still have troubles with drawing water. XD Thank you very much!!
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Wah! Haven't seen you for a while!
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