"The Little Mermaid" new commission piece just completed.
I love mermaid stories (even named my daughter Madison after the mermaid in Splash ;) but I rarely paint them. I think its because living near the coast there is so much mermaid art around (and palm trees). Strangely enough though, I chose the most classic mermaid pose and focused on capturing the sense of longing I always felt was the heart of the story.
I think I may have to paint more mermaids!
Print is available here in my little shop
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17 comments:
I love the eyes on the mermaid. So big and expressive.
I've been wanting to do more mermaids lately too! This one is just fantastic!
well, i kind of like mermaids ;] and this one has a tender innocence that is endearing. unlike me, who brandishes a sword- that's probably why i like her so much!
Have you ever been over by Pine Island (Florida) near a little artist colony called Matlacha? It's full of mermaids--it just feels as though mermaid artists from all over have congregated there, literally painting their tiny town on a small island strip with vibrant sea motifs. Your painting reminds me of it! And you know how much I love the Little Mermaid story! I too live near the coast and I too (ironically) paint mermaids only on occasion. But they are so intriguing and I always love to see other artists' intrepretations of merfolk. The possibilities are endless!
thank you everyone :)
Lisa, no I haven't been there, I'm off to google Pin Island now ;) sounds delightful!
I saw this half way through on Twitter and loved it then. Now it's beautiful, well done.x
Lovely little mermaid...one's not enough!
she's beautiful cat! of course my girls LOVE red-headed mermaids. :-)
She's so beautiful. I love the colors you chose for this piece.
Jody
She is just gorgeous! And, I would never put her in the catagory of palm trees and that kind of mermaid art. She very much feels like the Little Mermaid from the book and I love her!
I think she is fabulous - such a serene air about her.
I just found your blog and I love your artwork! The mermaid has such longing in her face.
Hi Cat,
There is a magical surprise waiting for you on my blog.
So, I will need your address... Yay!
Magic and Blessings to you...
PS - forgot to add my email to send your address to...
vined@ymail.com
Blessings and magic.
Popping in to say hello & welcome to EHAG! :-)
Lovely art & blog too!
SpOOky Best,
Chris (-:
She's just beautiful!!
~ Carolee
Love the face of your little mermaid! Your artwork is lovely.
~Martha
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