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Default Drawing Jam #52 :: Mermaids




Mermaids...or Mermen

Deadline: 15th May 2011



Merpeople have fascinated generations of people, are yours benevolent helping sailors that have fallen into the water, or perhaps out to lure the ships onto rocks, are they humanoid like Ariel or like the ones in Harry Potter.

Have a swimmingly good time with this one. Bad pun, I know.

You have a little extra time for this one and after we will be back onto the 2 week limit.




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    hey guys, I'm new to cghub so please be patient ;)
    here's my idea on the mermaid theme. c&c is very welcome:
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      Here is my go on this, not sure if its just suppose to be a drawing, or if its suppose to be painted? According to the name I assume, just a drawing. Cheers.

      No ref, from imagination only.

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        Hey justinbeckett you can and should paint as far as I see the rules of this competition. It's a nice start but you definately should work out some more detailed areas to make your mermaid more interesting.
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          Hi there
          My first sketch

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          Hello.

          @justinbeckett - Hey, I am not so worried about the details, more about the pose. I think the gesture of your mermaid is a little stiff. I like the setting and the look, maybe add some more bends and turns in there?

          I hope I don't offend but I did a quick tweak, let me know if it helps:

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          Also, @justinbeckett - it can be a plain b&w drawing if you want it to be! People tend to go full-finish on these, however it is not required!

          @xocol4t4 - I like the colors and am loving the expression on the face! What is happening in the bg?

          @sashagorec - loving it!
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            Thank you David, and nice tips you gave Justin.
            About the background... I blurred it because of the missing detail (soo there will be some ;) ). What I meant with it was, looking from deep underwater up to a crevasse. The silhouettes on the left are dark kelp waving in the waters circles. But declare what I draw keeps your mind from thinking and dreaming so, think abstract ;)
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            justinbeckett: As long as your image is 2D and not a photo/manip its almost garunteed to be accepted. There is a link to the FAQ on the first post, but if you have any more questions dont hesitate to contact me.

            Awesome images already guys
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              Question!

              Does a cecaelia count as a mermaid?
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                hi, all!
                heres a WIP
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                Quote:
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                Question!

                Does a cecaelia count as a mermaid?
                Yeah why not.

                for future reference if it lives its life underwater you can use it in this jam so dolphins, starfish, shrimp ect....go for it

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                  Ok, so i made some concepts.
                  Any thoughts?

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                  Leion: Oooo i love the crab concept, its really original
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                    little scetch

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                      Gaslamp, cool idea
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