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pat-mcmichael — MERMAID 2008
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Published: 2008-06-13 18:47:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 87053; Favourites: 1684; Downloads: 32174
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I first considered the old "sea-shell" gag, but thought I would take the Benny Hill approach of strategically placed obstacles...I find this much funnier and I get to keep this rated PG.This is a very small drawing measuring 8" x 10" (20 x 25cm) so it didn't take too long to complete! Roughly 5 and half hours.
Hope you enjoy this graphite drawing!
•strathmore smooth bristol paper
• 2B & "H" leads in a mechanical pencil
• clean hands
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Comments: 163
Beautiful hair, though I wish her face wasn't has obscured as it is.
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youre drawing takes my breath away,its so amazing,love it
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this is awesome!!!
I really love how you did the hair!
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Nice rendition. I like how you changed a strand of hair from the original drawing and added a ribbon around her breasts. Makes it slightly different from the original drawing that can be found on the internet. Next time, comment on where you modeled your idea from, instead of just saying it's yours. All and all, looks good.
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Relax there Matthew, I obtained the permission of Robert Islas (the original artist)to do a graphite rendition of his fantastic drawing!!! It's all good. I have respect for all artists and never claimed ANYWHERE that this was my original idea!
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you are the best virtual stylist i ever seen!!! awesome job!!!
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If you don't wish to be featured, please do let me know.
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I like it, and I like that there's no seashells. A mermaid in her natural environment wouldn't care about that anyway, since covering one's body for modesty's sake would only be a social stigma for land-bound folk. This is a beautiful piece.
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Three things I love most:
1. The webbed fingers
2. Her fin is beautiful and unique
3. She's HOT!
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Client chose this art to be on his skin permanently. Thanks for the inspiration. U can see ur piece in my gallery. Hope u don't mind.
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mermaiiiid
lol. nice placement of the hair.
u drew her beautifully.. i especially love the tail and fins especially. amazing details
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Very nice work. I love the hair it looks so voluptuous...
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Sorry >.< I didn't mean to send you a print request, my mouse got a little click happy.
Ver nice though I love it.
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Absolutely gorgeous. I love mermaids, and the movement in this piece is...do I dare say...sumptuous? That makes it sound more like a dessert than a drawing, but I stand by my statement. It's cheesecake, either way.
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This piece was featured in the following News article as well as my personal journal...
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WONDERFUL work!
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I love seeing artists so amazing at capturing real life, share there imagination as well. It is effortlessly brilliant, well done!!
(great use of hair placement, what a tease)
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so pretty!!!!
LOVE it... especially the details. it's incedible!
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this is so beautiful! You're a great master of pencil art!
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Very good job on the scales and hair, her skin looks nice and smooth and the hair looks really nice, it just looks so....creamy >.> But yes, really good job.
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good drawing but if that's "PG"i'd hate to see "R"
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I featured you at my journal, hope you don't mind!
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i love her tail, and her hands, and her hair! u know what... i love the whole thing.
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Wow, this is so beautiful I can't help but stare. Great job
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