Mermay WIP

djly

@nyrrylcadiz - I'm really liking how this updated illustration is coming together.

Hmm, as far as other ideas to get her back to the ocean, here are some ideas: 1) maybe she pays to get on one of those duck boat tours; 2) ties her to a plastic bag (plastic always ends up in the ocean ) ; 3) tries to get her a ride on a salmon migrating into the ocean?

No hurt feelings if you don't like any of these ideas but I hope it helps spark an idea. Good luck!

animatosoor

@djly I LOVE the idea of the mermaid riding a salmon that is on its seasonal migration! It conjures up so many wonderful images.

Nyrryl Cadiz

@djly lol i love that plastic one. It’s funny but sad at the same time . Would make a fun illustration thank you very much for the input. I highly appreciate it.

djly

@animatosoor - thanks for the warm words!

@nyrrylcadiz - Yes, it is quite sad that plastic into the ocean is a reasonable transportation method into the ocean. haha, I hope it at least stirs-up some nice ideas for you.

Coley

@nyrrylcadiz your entry was my favorite ️ I just love it so much! As for getting back to the ocean, another idea is she could try to get the mermaid inside a water droplet that evaporates and goes back to the ocea as a raindrop. Just another wacky idea lol.

Nyrryl Cadiz

Hi everyone! Here’s another update. Almost done.

animatosoor

@nyrrylcadiz This is looking really good! Such a fun idea.

Nyrryl Cadiz

@animatosoor @Coley thank you very much!

Coley

@nyrrylcadiz so cute!

theprairiefox

@nyrrylcadiz love how this is coming out. So fun to do a followup piece.

Just had one thought (and it might be because you aren't done yet.) The mermaid has a different feel than the rest of the piece and sort of looks like it is pasted in. I think it my be the way you outlined it but nothing else. As you finish you will want to smooth that out. I didn't really feel this from your other piece. It might be because she is so small?

Anyway, super cool. Can't wait to see the final.

Nyrryl Cadiz

@theprairiefox lol yes, i will still render her out. She’s the main reason this piece is still not finished. I’ll update you guys in the future. Thanks for the input.

theprairiefox

@nyrrylcadiz glad you saw it too and I wasn't going to upset you. You never know...

Nyrryl Cadiz

@theprairiefox no worries. I totally understand

Nyrryl Cadiz

@Coley thanks!

Nyrryl Cadiz

Almost done! Just in the process of adding some details. Any suggestions?

lmrush

You are great at altering your perspective!!!! Beautiful work!