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redheaded-step-child — The Cap'n
Published: 2006-07-05 23:57:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 2770; Favourites: 48; Downloads: 98
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You don't need legs if you have a really cool ship! That is the philosophy of this spirited young mermaid who dreams of adventure on the high seas. Next time a passing vessel's crew gets careless, they may find themselves ship-jacked!My entry for *Sea-Creatures "A Mermaid's Dream" mini-contest.
Painted from scratch in Photoshop, using the beautiful stock of *Lisajen-stock as a reference for the mermaid.
Original stock image: [link]
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The tail is so beautiful in this- it looks like it's shimmering from the reelection of the light on water! The shading really makes the painting realistic and her hair is so curly and pretty! Beautiful job!
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Well, I used a photo as a reference, thanks!
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you're welcome
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Amazing work with the water! Gorgeous picture. I love the light rays coming through. You really have given it that underwater feel. Terrific job!
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Thank you! It was really hard to get that watery look.
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I bet! But you did an excellent job of it!! Thank you so much for sharing it with us and inspiring us! I'm in awe of your skill!!
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Thanks so much, I really appreciate the kind words!
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Thank you!
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Your work always leaves me speechless.............. it's awesome. The colours, detail ............ wow just everything
Blessed be
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omg omg omg everything about your avatar i love... just had to tell you that
i've already commented on this picture, and i rambled on for ages, but it's still so fantastic i have to say again - I LOVE IT!
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Thanks so much, I'm glad you like it!
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You're welcome!
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graet work. bearing in mind you've done it from scratch too, without an original sketch on paper - I could never do that. Good luck!
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Thanks! Actually all of my digital stuff is from scratch. My scanner isn't compatible with my laptop, so I keep it at my fiance's sister's place, and scan paintings there.
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this is so beautiful!! 
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Ah, that would have been a much better title! 
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Thanks, I'm so glad you like it! Your stock is amazing, I'll have to use it again sometime!
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It looks like the water is moving!! Beautiful! About the water moving...it could also be the pain medication...but it is still so realistic!
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Lol thanks! I'm sorry to hear you're taking pain medication, but at least seeing moving water sounds entertaining!
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You're welcome!! Codine and Amidrine together make me dizzy at times and make stationary things move...it is fun at times.
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well, i think the water almost looks like it's moving, and i'm not on any medication whatsoever
but i love how creepy it looks, because that's exactly what i think of the ocean... creepy... with things lurking... actually, no - when i'm out of the water everything's calm and peaceful and lovely, but if i swim out too deep i panic about jellyfish and stingrays. sharks i don't care about, but jellyfish and stingrays... oh, and seaweed...
pathetic, i know. half the time there's nothing there and it's just my shadow. damn, that is pathetic - scared of my own shadow.
but
i love your picture!!!! she looks pretty fearless!
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Yeah...codine, amidrine, yeah...things move that shouldn't be moving...it makes me dizzy at times.
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I imagine it would!
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this is so absolutely sweet! what a face! Wonderful idea, great colors! Love it!
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Thanks! The model does have a very beautiful face, I saw her as a dreamy mermaid straight away! I'm glad you like the colors, I was afraid they were too vivid.
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