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There is a tale about a lovely seal that shed her skin as she came upon the shore. She transformed into a beautiful woman and became a delight to the eyes of fishermen in those parts. One day a man took her seal skin as she was bathing in the shallow waters and she soon became the wife of the lonely fisherman. She spent her days as a good and loyal companion to the man until one day she found her skin and she returned to the sea as seal once again.For this was her destiny, to fill the heart of a lonely man with love and service until she was called back to the sea.
This original was created using watercolors on Arches 140lb cold press paper. It measures 5 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches.
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Comments: 191
Hey there, love your artwork! I printed this particular piece for myself to copy and thought the result came out alright. I was meaning to ask if I may use the interpreted picture I drew for my thesis about creatures of Celtic mythology. I would of course add your DA to my list of sources. What do you think? I can send you the pic if you want!
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This is beautiful-- I always love learning about mythological creatures that I didn't know of before.
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Hi do u have a website I can buy some prints for my seaside gift shop in the shetland islands..ive tried the link but its not working,also i would like to use some of your divine prints to use on some giftware but can you email me about usage/costs etc..many thanks..what a gift you have..maxeen..magical..we call mermaids selkies in the shetland islands
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Hello,
I was wondering, could I meaby use this image for my website about spirituality and the old riligions of northern europe. I would like to use the image on the gallery page so people have a reference. Ofcourse I will credit you, by name and a link to this page.
Here is the link to the website: [link]
Thank you,
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Absolutely stunning image, I absolutely love it. I was wondering if I could have permission to use this image. I'm making a series of cards with mythological images and descriptions to go along with my nail polish line which is named after mythological creatures. I'd really truly love to use this Selkie picture for the card, I think your piece exemplifies the Selkie myth perfectly. If you could get back to me either way I'd really appreciate it. Well done.
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I found this via Google, and I can't say anything about it besides the fact that it is a GORGEOUS work of art!
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Beautifully done. It's absolutely mesmerizing.
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Ah the use of color and lighting here is exquisite! It really gives a seaside mood. Her expression is lovely.
Hayley
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Gorgeous work! The lighting is beautiful! <3
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Thank you for your sweet words.
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Your watercolors always touch me in a way no other can. Beautiful as always, James.
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Fantastic! This is so gorgeous. I've always loved this fairytale, it seems so few people know it anymore though.
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It reminds me of a poem by Pablo Neruda called Fable of the Mermaid and the Drunks.
Great work!
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She's beautiful! I like her expression, the way her hair falls, and the way she holds the sealskin against herself.
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I always loved the Selkie legends and I really love the way you portrayed this! ^_^
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Wow I don't usually like realistic drawings,but I'll have to except this one!!!It's just perfect.The woman,the seal-skin,the sea,the SKY...everything...
Congratulations
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This is such an amazing piece I cannot stop looking at it! The texture, colour, softness reminds me of the illustartions in the Cornish folk tale books I read as a child : ) It also reflects the nature of the selkie herself so well along with her sense of innocence yet strength and endurance at the same time.Beautiful : )
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I'm sorry, but as beautiful as this picture is, I can't consider any tale where a woman is forced to stay with a man because he stole her most precious possession to be a good one.
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Absolutely beautiful! i wish i could work with watercolor and make it looks that wonderful!
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The way you're using watercolors is really nice. I like the picture as much as the story
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i love her soft expression, and the colors are gorgeous!
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she's beautiful! absolutely stunningly beautiful! such beautiful artwork! i'm speechless!
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beautiful , I always loved that story : ) it also reminds me of the song the silkie (/selkie) of Sules (-skerry) : )
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James,
your use of color in this piece is dead-on! The delicate sky, a bit gloomy, but a few rays of brightness peek out from the curtain! I also can really appreciate the texture of the skin, and her pose. I also dig that you allowed her the dignity of being covered. The beauty is all about the story you see- and not her cup size. Another magnificent piece!
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Thank you for your very kind words about this painting. I am so glad that you like it and that you see it for what it is.
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You really do lovely work...I'm so glad you have a gallery here!
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That's my favorite tale of all time!
And this picture is beautiful. I love it.
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