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This image was commissioned by Rick Higginson, author of the charming novel Cardan's Pod. The image features Marta, a genetically engineered half-cetacean mermaid, as well as two of the dolphins that are often seen alongside the Pod.
The merfolk are depicted very nicely in his novel, as a mammalian lower body would make far more sense than that of a fish. They are also not bone-skinny fashion models with tails! I appreciate Rick's vision of what a mermaid could be. I was also quite pleased to get to draw some dolphins - it has been a long time, and I forgot how much fun they were!
Digital illustration done in Photoshop.
The merfolk are depicted very nicely in his novel, as a mammalian lower body would make far more sense than that of a fish. They are also not bone-skinny fashion models with tails! I appreciate Rick's vision of what a mermaid could be. I was also quite pleased to get to draw some dolphins - it has been a long time, and I forgot how much fun they were!
Digital illustration done in Photoshop.
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900x675px 214.41 KB
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Stunning! The way the water's drawn looks so dramatic, for one thing, and it's highlighted further by the bright shades of blue in the sea and sky. The dolphins and mermaid themlseves are especially eye-catching. The sea and sky don't hog atttention from them - they simply border them! And there's something so alive about the way they leap and splash. 