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A lady with a violinPlaying to the sea.
Hearken to the sound of calling.
Music Inspiration: "The Siren" - Nightwish [link]
This is how I will be depicting the Sirens in The Five Powers because I didn't like deciding between the bird-like and mermaid.
These Sirens have green feathers on their forearms and lower back. Their ears actually don't exist, as instead, there are two small wings (like a Dragonair if you really think about it XD). Their tail is like a Mako shark, allowing them to swim horizontally and wicked fast.
Remember when I said that she'd be like Quetzalcoatl (Aztec feathered serpent god) and Ariel the mermaid's love child? Well I liked that comparison so much that I incorporated Aztec colors and designs, hence the green feathers, and gold accessories. Also, kindly suggested it.
This is Lady Siren, for lack of a better name.
I'm really, incredibly, ridiculously happy with this deviation.
Reference for Violin: [link]
Lady Siren and her design, The Five Powers (c) ME
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Comments: 34
RobtheDoodler [2011-11-21 06:15:07 +0000 UTC]
Gorgeously done! I dig the shark tail over the usual scaly fish tail most mermaids are depicted with. The stone adornments and feathers are a nice touch
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Shiila In reply to RobtheDoodler [2011-11-21 06:23:56 +0000 UTC]
I always liked shark tails over normal fish tails; they were more appealing to me. Thank you for the lovely feedback! It means a lot coming from you!
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SoraLove [2011-04-26 06:26:55 +0000 UTC]
She's beautiful! Great idea! I like the way you made the waves aganist the rock!
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PHarold [2011-04-09 02:20:48 +0000 UTC]
The mako shark tail is quite a different touch. And she looks harmless enough from a distance (big mistake!) The colours are beautiful and the jewelry,is just the icing on the cake.
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Shiila In reply to PHarold [2011-04-09 03:26:19 +0000 UTC]
I found that she should have attributes of a predator since that's basically what she is!
Thank you for the nice feedback!
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PHarold In reply to Shiila [2011-04-09 03:31:19 +0000 UTC]
You are so welcome.Yes and the best predators are the ones that don't look it. Like a gorgeous woman playing a violin.
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bellesfairytale [2011-04-08 15:56:11 +0000 UTC]
I love this because it's so different. This Siren is definitely original and you did a wonderful job meshing everything together.
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Shiila In reply to bellesfairytale [2011-04-08 17:01:26 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. It's nice to hear that, especially from another writer!
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bellesfairytale In reply to Shiila [2011-04-09 02:20:53 +0000 UTC]
Oh you're a writer too? What do you write?
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Shiila In reply to bellesfairytale [2011-04-09 03:24:15 +0000 UTC]
I'm writing a fantasy scifi series at the moment. I'd like to explore some other genres, but i think I'll be staying in that area.
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bellesfairytale In reply to Shiila [2011-04-09 15:14:38 +0000 UTC]
Fantasy scifi? That sounds fun! I write fantasy myself, but most of my shorter works end up being more contemporary.
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Shiila In reply to bellesfairytale [2011-04-09 16:18:30 +0000 UTC]
Ohhh! I'll have to look into what you've written then! I think I'd enjoy it!
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bellesfairytale In reply to Shiila [2011-04-09 22:21:18 +0000 UTC]
Aw, why thank you! I usually post my shorter works on dA.
I hope I'll see your work in the bookstores one day!
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Shiila In reply to bellesfairytale [2011-04-10 16:05:55 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! I'll definitely go and find yours online!
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invisiblepandaSATOME [2011-04-08 03:54:24 +0000 UTC]
Half fishy, half birdie...
She truly is the chicken of the sea O_O!
lulz I'm bored.
Also, this looks awesome <3
And I love you for the bewbage, cuz shells are for sissies!!
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Shiila In reply to invisiblepandaSATOME [2011-04-08 03:58:48 +0000 UTC]
DEAR GOD YOU'RE RIGHT!
And thankies! SHELLS ARE FOR SQUARES! REAL SEDUCTRESSES WEAR NUFFIN.
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TheTinkerThinker [2011-04-08 03:36:20 +0000 UTC]
Wow! I must say, this picture is certainly a step up in quality from the next most recent deviation. The colours are sharp, the lines are clean, and the water effects are just lovely!
Fantastic work!
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Shiila In reply to TheTinkerThinker [2011-04-08 03:41:04 +0000 UTC]
Haha, I guess that tends to happens when I really sit and focus on a deviation for long periods of time. I should do that more.
Thank you so much for the nice feedback! It makes me happy!
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TheTinkerThinker In reply to Shiila [2011-04-08 08:40:21 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, it's really down to a little direction, and then a lot of perseverance.
You're welcome.
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Shiila In reply to b-cell [2011-04-08 02:07:16 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, m'dear! Pretty Lady here injures Rettasaurus.
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sagelybrush [2011-04-07 23:32:59 +0000 UTC]
This is like a mesh of everything awesome. Violins, mermaids, AZTECS. Nice work.
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