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aditya777 — Mermaid - 02
Published: 2012-01-12 09:23:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 62348; Favourites: 3317; Downloads: 1399
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practice practice practice, photoshop cs2 + wacom tabletrough sketch:
Thanks for looking :)
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This piece is very emotive. There is stark contrast between the mermaid and her background. She is well defined and lit, and the background is hazy, like the ocean after a heavy, chaotic, and severely dense storm.
What is she looking at? What is in the water? She looks so somber, but the way her flesh and scales catch the light, perhaps what she is facing is beauty?
Or does she, in and of herself, represent the typical mysteries of the often "female"-engendered waters?
The blending is superb! Meticulously threaded between and throughout each of the other colors. She is very much like a rainbow.
Again, CONTRAST.
Is she the adverse, in opposition of the darkness? Or is she THE ADVERSARY to everything that she is reflecting?
These are thoughts that spawn in my head when I look at your beautiful mermaid.
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hey you wanted a critique so here goes...
from what i can see the mermaid first of all is fantastic the use of colours with the dark background makes it pop makes it stand out its magnificent what different colours can do to make a dark dreaded background..........
anyways ok lets get down to it use of colours was really good i mean different tones it really made it interesting the mermaid herself is a very saddend one shes not the normal mermaid in the sunset combing her hair shes sad and judging from the dark background it suite the main character in this piece..
its honetly awesome i love it its simply a beautiful picture and an excellent piece of art.....
keep up the good work and i hope to see more from you in your future evdevours
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Hey man. I'm watching your artworks for a long time and yes, you keep getting better at every picture.
This mermaid gives me a strong feeling. She tells me that no one can really help her. She is beautiful, but she is not happy at all. She is powerful, can do anything, but...to her, it is calming and confortable to sit on a rock and stare at the ocean, so vast and misterious.
I love the effects of light and shadows, especialy the yellow/green tones. You make fair use of your custom brushes, and I can't imagine how you make it, even seeing your tutorial.
This is certainly one of my Favs.
When I see a picture, I know if it was you who made it, because you're so original, and that's what make your art so amazing.
Congratulations Aditya, I'm happy to use this free-membership day and get the opportunity to write to one of your paintings directly.
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Thank you, Marcelo! :)
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You're welcome my friend. If you will, someday in the future, I would like to see your critique in one of my paintings, would be an honor =]
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I really enjoyed this piece.
The scales are very well done. They look very fish like, and realistic.
Her hair flows greatly with her body shape/anatomy.
The skin colour matches with her scales, and hair as well.
The colour choice's were spot on.
I am concerned as to why she has a nose, an slits for gils.
But i'm guessing this is a hybrid mermaid that can breath air too.(:
Moving along, the only thing i can see that could use improvement is the transition between her scales forming, and her flesh.
The scales look very solid, texture-like, which they should, but then the skin looks very soft and gentle. The transition between the two seems a bit too blunt. Make the transition seem more gradual, or make the skin have some kind of texture that would match.
That's the only thing that bugged me.
Never the less, very well done; keep up the good work.
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I have one word to describe this art work. Wow! This piece is truly beautiful. I'm such a sucker for any mermaid pictures, but yours stood out to me. The expression on her face looks like she longs for life away from where she is at.
What I also found as dazzling is the structure of the mermaid. Her appearance is very original and the scales are breath taking, especially the way they shimmer.
I loved this picture, and the only thing I found confusing in it was the source of light. Other than that, amazing piece.
I hope you make another art work like this!
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First off, amazing work! This is really beautiful!!! The colors and composition all work well together to create a somber, introspective mood. I get the feeling as I look at her, that she yearns for something more than the life of a mermaid. It must be lonely out at sea e.deviantart.net/emoticons/let… " width="15" height="15" alt="
I can't expound much on what others have said, and I completely agree with WeeRLegion. The only suggestion I can think of to give a little separation between the hair and face would be to maybe bring down the bright highlights in the hair just a bit, or perhaps add just a slight bit darker shadowing under the hair that is coming down across the forehead along the right side of her face. When I squint a little to get a good idea of contrast, the highlights of the hair seem to blend right in with the face.
These next couple suggestions are only me nit-picking. I feel, though, that this picture is too good not to nit-pick a little (and since I feel as though I will never be this good, I try to encourage people who ARE this good to truly shine) e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/w… " width="15" height="15" alt="
Another distracting element that slightly takes away from the precision of the illustration are the lines that appear to be water highlights in the background. They appear slightly rushed and crooked in comparison to the horizon line. I would get back there and spend a little time with them. I wouldn't make them any more pronounced, just a little cleaner. Oh, I just caught this; one of the lines even appears to be placed on top of her hair which brings it into the foreground... I may be seeing this incorrectly. Perhaps it is supposed to be slightly coming through the wispy strands?
My final thought is on the small spiky tick-marks along the tail. They jump right out and I'm not sure what they are all about. Also, once again, they feel rushed and a bit of an afterthought to the overall piece. I like the idea, but perhaps spend some more time with them as well.
I really like this picture and I feel you have done a wonderful job conveying a mood. Keep up the good work, I have always enjoyed looking through your beautiful art, just have never taken the time to comment. Keep on creating!!!
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Thank you for this wonderful comment
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I believe a previous critique mentioned that your piece is perfect but seems to be missing something. I think that something is knowledge of the source of lighting. The mermaid is so well lit and perfectly detailed; but because we do not know from where, why, or how her scales are becoming reflective there is a subconscious squirming in our acceptance of the image.
I wanted to comment directly on the person's quote, but i am not a premium member.... :/
Anyways, your work is gorgeous and i do hope for more mermaids of this beauty and caliber.
four more words. yes.
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As others pointed out, it's looking very nice indeed. The shining scales along the hip and the tail are just beautifully done, and the face is quite expressive too.
If there's something I'd maybe adjust it's the background; the bright shine on the hip pulls attention from the face, which still is the emotional center piece of the picture. The values of the hair just blend a bit too well with it.
That is a part of the charm, how she's kind of sinking into the dark... So ah, well, I'm stumped. It calls for a tiny little something, but I'm not quite sure what.
Anyhow, amazing detail and color work there! :]
As for the ratings, vision, clearly you had an pretty good idea of what you were gonig for there, so good marks.
Originality, well, both mermaids and angsty girls have been seen before, but she still standsapart, being rather something of an complete mermaid, scales and tentacley bits and everything. So pretty good.
Technique? No complaints there, shiney scales pretty face and everything.
Impact? Well, that suffered a little for the reasons I started out listing above, but very good, nonethless.
Gorgeous work there. :]
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This deserves no Less than a 100 words on look alone! Ok, Ok, Okay, the texture of her skin tone or I should say scales, Mmmmmmf is Spec-Tacular!!! The different tones and shimmers of color are so Perfectly done that it just Blows the Mind!!!
The subtle shades of gold, green, turquoise, and blue maybe purple, truly bring this shy creature of the sea to life! What a stunning display of technique to blend both the natural look of the scales and even gills along her torso and the gentle nature of a poor captured soul all portrayed Perfectly!!! Bravo e.deviantart.net/emoticons/c/c… " width="20" height="20" alt="
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Happy New Year!!
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A wonderful work. Perfect lighting. The facial features are amazing.
The theme of the sirens, perhaps it is heavily exploited. But no matter, because the picture quality is tremendous. With that touch, between grim and sensual, greatly emphasizes the illustration.
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In short, it is a wonderful vision. As usual in your artwork e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b… " width="15" height="15" alt="
Continues to show these amazing works, please e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/w… " width="15" height="15" alt="
A greeting.
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I NEED your email ASAP.. I THINK someone steels your work!!
I hope I am wrong about it.
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This is the beautifulest scaly body I've ever seen!!! ❤
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i know i already commented but i love this soo much
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This is BEAUTIFUL .. I have no words.. May i ask what brush you used for the scales?
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great practice man
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