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    • andersoncarman
      andersoncarman last edited by

      Here is my first one based on a GobyMermay-Day-1.jpg

      Cheers,
      Anderson Carman

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

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      • Laurasketches
        Laurasketches last edited by

        MerMay goby.jpg Hey there, SVS team, here is my first Mermay sketch/WIP. I had the thought to combine the official prompt list with the fish list @andersoncarman provided... So, here is my socialite mermaid, living the extravagant life with her toy pet goby. Please critique before I send her to paint...

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        • Susan Marks
          Susan Marks @Dima Eichhorn last edited by

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          • Dima Eichhorn
            Dima Eichhorn @andersoncarman last edited by

            @andersoncarman I love it! Is it with ink,?Your lines are so precise, can't believe!😍

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

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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!!!
                1.jpg

                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!

                                  58978387_10217536287252564_7990177413097062400_o.jpg

                                  ![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

                                        @Marsha-Kay-Ottum-Owen 59895207_10217538614150735_5048972620406456320_o.jpg

                                        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
                                          IMG_20190502_084305_093.jpg

                                          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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