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Published: 2007-02-19 01:55:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 23755; Favourites: 1094; Downloads: 219
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He guides the fragile Jelly-herd through deeper waters, hoping to find refuge from the storm.This
took
forever.
I actually started this picture several months ago with a sketch of the guy, then I got stuck after coloring him in. I couldn't decide on a background - you should see the different versions I had lol (Sea-dragon, Lionfish, Cthulhu... well, a giant squid actually.) Then with some helpful advice from a few stout art critics, I used an anglerfish.
I wanted break away temporarily from fanart to do some original art - so, here you go! A Jellyfish herd and a Merman, but their faint glow attracts something more deadly than bargained for. Round 1, Merman versus Anglerfish!
This will be available as a print, as soon as I figure the prints out. Yay!! My first official DA print!
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This is well drawn, and nice textures.
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Wow(is like stuned from the glory)That is very pretty(thinks awesome things are 'pretty' today)I love the lighting, it creppy but only in that 10,000 leages under the sea kind of thing, and the fish looks very realistic. Fish are neat and yummy^^
Again wow, great job that is awesome^^Loves
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Ahhhh omg this is so cool! I can't say much else because I'm without words to describe this... Ahh.
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I want this for my wall... but I'm flat broke.
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This is such a cool picture, it blew my brains away. o_o! SO awesome.
I love the story this picture creates and the possible drama that might
happen xD ooh~ I can't wait on what happens next. NU! The jellies! >w<
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Though I travel through the trench of the abyss, I shall fear no evil.
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I think the appropriate term here would be: "WOW!" You know, even without critiquing the tecnique itself or even the medium the composition of this piece is noteworthy. I've never seen anything like this before. Merpeople are not a new concept in art, and mer warriors aren't entirely unheard of either, but this... a mer herdsman having to defend himself and his flock... most refreshing indeed! As for the coloring - ideal! The tecnique: riveting. All in all, I think some day someone will write a story about this art... I just hope I get to read it.
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Wow! Thank you so much for the indepth feedback. 
I'd be only too happy if someone were to write a story about a mer herdsman.
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Sweetness! Well it may not be any time too soon, but if I write the story I'll be sure and let you know... your feedback would be important as the creator of the inspiration.
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you put 4 of my top favorite things into one picture..
water, jellyfishes, merpeople, and anglerfishes..
i lurve you
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Wholey... CRAP!! >_<;; I love this soo much. fOmg. I love the way you did the merman. Those gills and stuff... AWESOME. And the angler fish was a genius idea (what's a lionfish?? o_O)... And-- Augh!! It's so creative and perfect that all of the things i need to say are jammed into a brainclog. @_@;;!!1 -seizure- & insta-
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AMAZING. I love the detail. This is a suberb peice.
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I loves it... Cthulhu could have been great too, but I think the angler fish was an excellent choice...
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Brilliant artwork, kewl dark background and the idea
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Funkstar Deluxe!
I wouldn't have thought the jeelyfish could servive down that far, nor the merman. (Supercompacted jeelyfish Kubes! Mmm, yum yum!)
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Love the detail! You can tell you spent time on this one, it's lovely... I wish I could do something better than a few scribbles, lol.
I'm definately NOT gonna go diving anytime soon. x.x
Those fangs = Uber impalement.
*cancels holiday* xD
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Man.... That fish doesnΒ΄t seem like itΒ΄s very cheerfull... Sushi, anyone?
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o.o
Before I turn tail and run, I'd like to say wonderful job.
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I have always loved that creepy fish - fantastic 'action shot'
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Is it just me , or would the spear be practically useless in that hand position ?
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Oh your art is really awesome! 
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This is incredible, I love the detail that goes down to the hairs on the fish, and the scales on the merman.
It makes you imagine a whole new world, underwater, which at first seems more primitive than our own civilisation, but is far more diverse...anyway...it's cool
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Anglerfish wins
By the time merman finds out
he's dead!
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*glomps the beautiful coloring*
That's awesome coloring!
I heart the shading.
And really cool lighting.
When I look at it, I can't help but think about that scene in Finding Nemo...
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*groan* I knew I shouldn't have fallen for the glowy thing.
Bad day.
Friggin sweet work, though.
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Woah...that's kinda creepy. Congrats on your first print. You deserve it. This photo is scary and awsome at the same time.
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Terrifyingly beautiful. Anglerfish kind of creep me out anyway so this is a terrifying sight for me. This crap gives me nightmares. *shudder* Wonderfully rendered though. Portraying something coming out of the dark is never easy and you've done admirably here. composition is nice and the jellies do a good job of drawing the eye around the whole piece. Overall a nice work. I love the shading on the merman's fins. It strikes me for some reason.
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I love this...the colors/lighting/atmosphere...and anglerfish are love <3
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Wow, incredible coloring, this is amazing. The darkness really makes the anglerfish something scary. Brilliant work.
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haha, hawt mer-boy with harpoon against deadly massive jaws of doom!
FINDING NEMOOOOOOOO >D
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Dear lord... your coloring is -SO- yummy.. <3 *steals away the evil fish for some lovings*
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that's freakin awesome!! I think the angler fish is what I'd be most scared of in the water, though i think they only stay in the deepest waters.. anyways, you captured this fear very well! good job
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