Here is the finished piece from the sketch I shared last week. It also works well for this weeks I.F. theme, "Tales and Legends". Here's more on the legend of the mermaid.
I am always going to love ANYTHING 'mermaid' -- but you manage to give her such spunk (via color), and curiosity (via expression). Also, I'd LOVE to have a couple of fish as buddies to hang out with all the time. Your work is so consistently good. How do you make so many details appear so simple?
I love all the dimensional detailing. And her cute 'outfit/tale'. (For my last mermaid painting they insisted that she had to wear a halter-top... Either that or a tunic - which I put my foot down at. That would be so annoying to swim in! I like your solution better).
This is so pretty - I'm a big fan of your work!
Posted by: Rachelle Anne Miller | January 28, 2008 at 08:38 AM
Really nice! I love the different patterns and textures.
Posted by: NessaDee | January 28, 2008 at 08:40 AM
I am always going to love ANYTHING 'mermaid' -- but you manage to give her such spunk (via color), and curiosity (via expression). Also, I'd LOVE to have a couple of fish as buddies to hang out with all the time. Your work is so consistently good. How do you make so many details appear so simple?
Posted by: Toni Brown | January 28, 2008 at 08:44 AM
cute mermaid..love the star hairclips!
Posted by: Jannie | January 28, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Awww. it turned out great Roz!! Love the pink fabric you chose for her body (tail?). And her expression is just so cute. .looking at the pearl.
Posted by: alicia Padrón | January 28, 2008 at 09:47 AM
Aww... what a sweet mermaid. Lot's of detail!
I really enjoy your work. Your fabric cutting is so crisp. Not an easy thing!
Posted by: Roberta Baird | January 28, 2008 at 10:09 AM
Thanks so much , everyone!
Posted by: roz | January 29, 2008 at 08:44 AM
awwwwww soooo cute!! i have been thinking on doing some mermaid illustrations but yours are just too darn cute to compare!!!!
Posted by: greenbeanbaby | January 29, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Very cute mermaid, Roz. My little 1 year old would just love her!
Posted by: Shawna JC Tenney | January 29, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Oh Roz, what a sweet piece. I really like the addition of the pearl and starfish to the composition. Lovely!
Posted by: Dee | January 30, 2008 at 07:02 PM
I love all the dimensional detailing. And her cute 'outfit/tale'. (For my last mermaid painting they insisted that she had to wear a halter-top... Either that or a tunic - which I put my foot down at. That would be so annoying to swim in! I like your solution better).
Posted by: tlchang | January 31, 2008 at 05:37 PM
I meant outfit and/or TAIL... :-P
Posted by: tlchang | January 31, 2008 at 05:38 PM
This is beautiful Roz. It's great that you want to make a portfolio piece each month, and I can't wait to see your portfolio at the end of the year.
By the way, I have awarded you the "You make my day award".
Posted by: Anette Heiberg | February 04, 2008 at 06:05 AM
Your mermaid is fantastic!
Also I have given you the "You Make My Day" award. To see the details-check my blog. Thanks.
Posted by: Holly DeWolf | February 04, 2008 at 09:22 AM