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Published: 2007-10-01 19:06:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 19199; Favourites: 364; Downloads: 41
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Originally painted in 1995,This was artwork created for Colleen Dorans "swimsuit" issue of A Distant Soil. It collected artworks by comic industry friends of Colleen (as well as by her) on her characters.
Her characters in the artwork are D'Mer and Reiken. The Black Mermaid created characters with them are Rynan and Jessur, from the as yet unreleased work Mermist Seas. Both sets of characters are gay partners, and were shown here having a fine ol' time "WaveDancing".
When I did this artwork, I didn't have a scanner, and the computer we had was very basic. So I sent the original off to Colleen without a copy for myself. I gave the original to Colleen as a gift, and she gifted me with an amazing painting of the Black Mermaid characters Blood Chic with Dart for the Dart series, which was printed in the first issue as a pin-up, which began her association with Image comics.
In early '07, Colleen kindly scanned my original so I had a high rez digital copy of the work, so that's why I can present it here. THANK YOU COLLEEN.
I'm asking all people that I've given artwork to in the past (before I had a scanner) to please send me a high rez scan of my artwork. please contact me directly.
Art © and ™ 1995-2007 Jozef Szekeres
D'Mer and Reiken © and ™ 1995-2007 Colleen Doran
Rynan and Jessur © and ™ 1995-2007 Black Mermaid Productions
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Comments: 93
Colleen is a wonderful artist and wonderful friend.
It was a great pleasure to have the opportunity to illustrate her characters' D'mer and Seren.
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I love her work. And I love yours too!
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Yeah, I hear that a lot.
Thanks so much.
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What kind of paints? Truly beautiful. The whole thing flows very nicely together.
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Acrylic paint on watercolour 185gm heat-pressed paper.
Thank you
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No.
Acrylic paints on Watercolour paper.
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wow this pic is just gorgeous i love the way the bodys flow with the waves and the look on all the faces show there having a great time a truly wondeful picture 10 out of 10
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Thanks so much. I did this for Colleen Doran. One of my most favorite people in the world.
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I like. It's almost enuf to make a straight boy bent.
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lol...Almost...
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I've always loved the feeling of freedom and excitment this has, really nicely conveyed. The way they're perched on the wave is really beautiful. I like the green sea, nice to have a change from blue once in awhile^^
Very magical. What I wouldn't give for fins...
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Thank you so much.
It's a favorite image of mine.
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I like all your work and this on in particular. It is beautiful, thanx!
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This has always been one of my fave pictures from you.
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Jozef, I alway love your Merfolk art. I've been your fan for many years since Elfquest. I can't wait untill you publish your merfolk series so I can buy it.
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Thank you. working on the new mermaid story now. Loving getting back into comics after so long a time away.
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simply gorgeous 
amazing work is all I can say.
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Thank you, you say a lot, and all good things. x
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I think there is a merman in all men and a little mermaid in all little girls, some of us find it, others not. I've found mine in me, and now look for it in others.
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Expressed like a true merperson.
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totally beautiful! simply rocks! I love it!
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Thank you. They are avoiding all rocks.
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hehehe!
I just love it it's simply beautiful, those mermen! are really handsome!
I would to see more of your work!
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There is more of my work in my gallery here on Deviant art.
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There is nothing I don't love about this piece. It has to be one of my favorites out of your whole gallery. Men + mermen, WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE?!?!?!
The top two are the sexiest in my opinion. ;3
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Tops work for me too...
men and mermen too.
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Oh wow you really dont know how much i love this i first saw it in 01 when i was in junior high it was my desktop background for a year til my computer caught a virus
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That's a wonderful compliment. Thank you.
Well, here it is again for you to enjoy.
x
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I will soon post something on here for you just wait and see
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I remember this one from years ago. I remember that I loved how the two couples look together, kind of fun romantic time. Also i loved all the details.
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Thank you.
Usually the characters D'Mer and Reiken have such amazing costumes and outfits created by Colleen Doran, their creator, as all her characters do. But for this artwork, as they were to be "wave dancing" I thought it would be fun to have them nude as they ride the backs of these two mermen. The jewellry being the only thing that either of them are wearing.
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Jozef, this is breathtaking - I can see the fun and joy they have
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thank you. It was a joy to create as well.
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What a fun flippin' tale that would be. x
Thanx
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