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    • Dima Eichhorn
      Dima Eichhorn @Laurasketches last edited by

      @Laurasketches Nothing to suggest, she is perfect!

      https://www.instagram.com/dima_eichhorn/

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      • Dima Eichhorn
        Dima Eichhorn last edited by

        Day 1!!!
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        https://www.instagram.com/dima_eichhorn/

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        • CukiArtist
          CukiArtist last edited by

          It's really cool seeing everyone's different takes.

          I often use a primary prompt list and then use some extras because I find it adds interest to my creations for these contests.
          This time my primary prompt list was based on gemstones and secondary ones were based on foods, drinks and random paraphernalia. I also decided to put them all in bottles to add a cohesiveness.

          First one was: Amethyst, cupcake, ice cream and floral.

          AmethystSmall2.jpg

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          • CukiArtist
            CukiArtist @Dima Eichhorn last edited by

            @Dima-Eichhorn I really like how you are presenting these, it really adds a nice visual touch. I'm also looking forward to seeing where the story goes.

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            • andersoncarman
              andersoncarman last edited by

              Day 2: Sunfish
              These fish are crazy odd looking.Mermay-Day-2.jpg

              Cheers,
              Anderson Carman

              https://www.andersoncarman.com/
              https://www.instagram.com/andersoncarman/

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              • andersoncarman
                andersoncarman @Laurasketches last edited by

                @Laurasketches I love it! Especially the detail of the "leash" on her Goby, I cant wait to see it in color.

                Cheers,
                Anderson Carman

                https://www.andersoncarman.com/
                https://www.instagram.com/andersoncarman/

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                • andersoncarman
                  andersoncarman @Dima Eichhorn last edited by

                  @Dima-Eichhorn Yep I Ink traditionally with a mix of pitt pens and brushes, I have a few time lapse vids on my instagram.

                  Cheers,
                  Anderson Carman

                  https://www.andersoncarman.com/
                  https://www.instagram.com/andersoncarman/

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                    • Laurasketches
                      Laurasketches @Dima Eichhorn last edited by

                      @Dima-Eichhorn Thank you so much... (I see errors)But, I also see a huge prompt list, so I'm gonna work there first!

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                      • Laurasketches
                        Laurasketches last edited by Laurasketches

                        MerMay sunfish.jpg
                        MerMay day two: "rascal" and the very weird "sunfish" Is it a rascal move to sunbathe on a living creature while planning your next adventure? Please give critiques... planning to watercolor paint when I have a bit more time.

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                        • MOO
                          MOO SVS OG last edited by MOO

                          I've decided to use this challenge to practice my figure drawing skills. I'm taking the proko class and still having trouble with the robo bean so thought I'd try and find some resources and robo-bean it and then try to build around it. I know these won't be great (I'm a little embarrassed by them) but I would LOVE some draw overs and tips to improve as I go. I won't post yesterdays. Just starting with day 2 🙂 I see problems but I would love feedback, PLEASE! (I'm including the resource I used) If anyone is a pro robo bean drawer I'd love to see how you would do the top half, especially. Thanks again!

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                          ![mermay resource 1.JPG](/assets/uploads/files/1556827696152-mermay-resource-1.jpg

                          Here's another try. More proportionate, I think. Especially the head. I'll try a different pose tomorrow.

                          Marsha Ottum Owen

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                          • Washu
                            Washu SVS OG last edited by

                            Day 1 Goby. I chose a panda goby.
                            GobySmall.jpg

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                            • CukiArtist
                              CukiArtist last edited by

                              Here is my second Mermay. Based on Aquamarines with the extra prompts of feathers, stars, choc chip cookies and cake.
                              With these I'm experimenting with a brush pen but I feel it's feathering slightly on the watercolour paper which my normal mircon fineliners don't do as much. I'm also experimenting with using watercolour pencils for the colours but so far I'm not sure if I'm happy with the results.

                              AquamarineSmall2.jpg

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                              • MOO
                                MOO SVS OG @MOO last edited by

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                                Another try. I think the head is more proportionate but I don't care much for the colors and my blurry cell phone pic...it might be that my eyes are blurry. Not sure 🙂

                                Marsha Ottum Owen

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                                • Dima Eichhorn
                                  Dima Eichhorn last edited by

                                  Day 2
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                                  https://www.instagram.com/dima_eichhorn/

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                                  • andersoncarman
                                    andersoncarman last edited by

                                    Day 3: SturgeonMermay-Day-3.jpg

                                    Cheers,
                                    Anderson Carman

                                    https://www.andersoncarman.com/
                                    https://www.instagram.com/andersoncarman/

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                                    • Laurasketches
                                      Laurasketches last edited by Laurasketches

                                      MerMay rockabilly.jpg @andersoncarman You picked some tricky fish!!! I was stumped with a solution for the combo of "rockabilly" from Tom Bancroft's official mermay list, and your fishy prompts....especially because a sturgeon looks so mean (great solution from you with your warrior merman!) - I considered sturgeon merman gangs (think west side story) for a minute then gave my rockabilly mer-chic a tatt. I seriously need some free time to paint all my sketches....

                                      @misslaurabalmacedaart
                                      https://www.instagram.com/misslaurabalmacedaart/

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                                      • MOO
                                        MOO SVS OG last edited by

                                        So, here's another attempt at using this challenge to practice my robo bean and figure drawing. I have a long way to go and would REALLY appreciate draw overs and tips to help me along. Hoping to improve by June 🙂 I twisted the merman top half a bit so I could keep the arms on the page for the most part.

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                                        mermay resource 2.JPG

                                        Marsha Ottum Owen

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                                        • Dima Eichhorn
                                          Dima Eichhorn @andersoncarman last edited by

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                                          https://www.instagram.com/dima_eichhorn/

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                                          • MOO
                                            MOO SVS OG last edited by

                                            Not feeling too well today so I just did a quick one with a pen.

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                                            Marsha Ottum Owen

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