A fuzzy shroom for today to finish off the first week Going forward I’ll post snippets of the pics each 3rd day and then release them all as the last day rolls along ✌️!
Recent merman and fish art based on references on Pinterest
I saved so many with out using them so I’m gonna start actually using them Also there are so many cute or interesting thing I see randomly and just think “I could see someone being there among the scenery n ima draw a story. Here’s the start to a new art series I guess
If I were doing a Classical Elements themed Mermay (like @elleskinner-justart ) this would be my entry for fire–queen of the deep sea thermal vents. Prints.
The Thunderstorm A Moving House (The Sea Witch) short story I’ve been working on continuously inspired by a thunderstorm a week ago. Just in time for Mermay! I hope you enjoy, thank you for reading!
The mermaid is singing the sailing song “ Wave Over Wave” by Jim Payne Artist support
The waves crash loudly as the Sea Witch stares at the midday ocean. Her familiar shading her from the sun. Another year, another exchange, she wonders if it’ll be any different.
The waves crash and washes up a floundering creature, scales battered from wear and hair rough and tangled like netting. Scale pale pink and almost translucent, white scales picking the light.
They bring offerings in exchange. Some are as the largest pearls you’ve ever seen and others the smallest bead of glass that catch the light beautifully. Anything they may prove worthy. For The Sea Witch, none of it really matters for her, she doesn’t have use for it, only to see how much it means to the poor sour that wishes to trade their life for a new one.
Weapons she crafted can cut anything, even it means to cut your life and give you a new one, a fresh start. People have heard stories, but those that have experienced it are never, if rarely, heard from again. Perhaps it’s true that they leave everything, even the rumours, behind.
The islanders are aware that creatures try to live among them. Normally, this is fine. But when catches are low and morale is starving, the fisherman don’t see any harm in procuring extra meat for their quota. No one dares to question it. The Witch feels they need to learn just how terrible humans are, no matter how kind they appear. Doesn’t stop the island being known for it prized ‘jellied salmon’.
Mermaids have no tears left to cry. @arianagrande mermaid illustration by me! #mermay #notearslefttocry #arianagrande #mermaidsdontcry #mermay2018 #mermaidart #mermayartwork #mermaids #queerart #queerillustration #ariana #arianafanart
Sis swam out of the sea. Super stylized Illustration of @ageofaquaria ‘s mermaid fantasy by me. #mermaidfantasy #ageofaquaria #aquaria #aquariafanart #aquariafans #aquariamermaid #mermay #mermaids #aquariadragqueen #rupaulsdragrace #rpdrseason10 #dragrace #rupaulsdragracefanart #mermayart #queerart #queerillustration
Illustration of one of my favorite designers @bobbyabley . I’ve Always loved his brand’s fusion of fashion and pop culture. The Fall 2015 Little mermaid inspired line of clothing is my favorite, plus I love all his Disney tattoos. So I thought I’d kick off Mermay with this illustration of him. Pls give Bobby a follow on here if you don’t already ♀️ illustration inspired by photo of @bobbyabley shot by @sagasig #mermay #mermay2018 #mermaidtattoo #littlemermaid #bobbyableydisney #bobbyabley #bobbyableylittlemermaid #mermaids #disney #fashionillustration #fashionillustrator #supportqueerartists #supportqueerart #queerillustrator #queerillustration #fashiondesigner
Had to fit at least ONE more merman piece in before MerMay ends!! Loved working on this one I didn’t develop this AU story more this month, but that’s cause I’m still working on their main story lol. When I’m done writing that, I’ll try delving into writing side stories
“The merman scowled, teeth flashing in light, clearly agitated, but his next words were painstakingly enunciated. ‘A little mer should not smell of fear and pain.”
Geralt is based off a white tipped reef shark
Jaskier based off a batfish (known to sing ba ba ba’s in a chorus) and mer design heavily inspired by this artist whose monster designs are awesome
