Mermaid

My daughter's best friend is going through a mermaid phase right now and asked if I would paint one for her.  I, of course, said I would.  I first had to find an image, then draw it out of course.  What followed is this painting of a mermaid.  It's not the best painting of a mermaid, but I think its a really good first try.

My favorite part of this painting is the ribs on the tail.  I think they turned out really well.  The next painting will probably have some scales, or some such.  And I'm always looking to work on hair.

I got about half way through this painting and then thought I needed to have her sit on something, so the rock is somewhat improvised, but I think it mostly works.

I've also made a video to go along with this.  As if you hadn't seen that coming.