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Imaliea β ...In the Cavern...
Published: 2008-06-23 13:07:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 65428; Favourites: 1770; Downloads: 6
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...you will find.... this guy! boo! don't worry though, he's just a curious merman. I painted him because realised it was kind of blasphemous, me having been crazy about merfolk since I was a tiny tot, that I'd never actually painted one! o.o so I set out to fix that.I used a few custom brushes for this, but they're ones that I created myself - one for the scales, and one for the reflective light in the water. I'll upload them if people are interested
Oh and PLEASE fullview, it's worth it I promise
EDIT: In case anybody wants it, I will make a print available of this
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I LOVE IT!!! WHAT A BEAUTY!!!Β Β Β
Technically, that's me... at least, according to a test Β that appeared in Facebook: WHat mythological creature are you? or something like that.
AndΒ don't worry about stealing from me... can't swim, anyway!Β Β Β Β
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How can you draw so well? My photos just gets boring. Would not you be able to post some tutoruas? It would make a lot! And thank you for your beautiful pictures and your hard work.
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I love this 
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Thank you!! The brush I used is actually one I made for myself just for this reason -- it's a bit old and you have to use it kinda carefully or it won't look realistic, but here it is:
My tip would be to erase or add to bits of what you've just painted with it, so it fades better, don't just let the brush do all the work
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Awesome
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Hello! 
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Very beautiful.
Please don't take this offensively if it isn't, but did you have Kristen Stewart as inspiration or just finish watching one of her movies? o; Could just be me, but the face holds her likeness!
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Hey there! Thank you very much
No offense taken! Actually at the time I painted this (it's seriously old), I didn't even know who Kristen Stewart was hahaha and, since it's of a male (merman), I guess the offense would more be towards her, if he looks like her? Hahahaha! Sorry, I'm being cheeky (not a Kristen Stewart fan). I do see what you mean though, they've both got a similar profile and no expression
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I think the most interesting thing about this painting is the play of colours, amidst the dark blue tones. Beautiful work!
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I love the vibrance of the colours..bright but not overwhelming or forced
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The color scale is just wonderful! I love your work!!
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I really like the colors and lighting here, good job!
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Omg! It's just brilliant.Β
Pretty, lively colours and good idea
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Wow those colors! *-* Beautiful, and the pose is great!!
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The contrast between the darkness of deepwaters, the sunlight in the cavern and the very vivid and contrasting hints of green, yellow, purple and red makes this picture a really impressive one! The pose and composition are really great too, and I just love the fact you chose to draw a merman and made it look like a true species, not a mere human torso on a fish tail.
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Thank you so much! I really should get back to doing more like this at some stage, I had so much fun
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Fantastic coloring and composition.Β He's awesome.Β
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Beautiful colours and composition. You really managed to evoke the ambience of the scene. Really cool and dreamy. Keep up the good work!
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This is just... so beautiful! The atmosphere and attention to detail is fantastic. Definitely a favourite!
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The lighting is beautiful... So is his scales! It looks really good!
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This is really amazing! The only thing is his tail seems a bit short? I dunno >< But apart from that! Beautiful colouring and lighting!
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I love the way you add color to the picture! and the detail for the scales~
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The details are amazing and I love how you blended the colors together. nice work
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Those blue tones are so striking and I just adore the amazing concept and details.
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