That’s Judy’s chosen theme for SPA this week – nice! I haven’t drawn a new character, let alone a mermaid for ages… so, here she is:
I used the Neocolours in blues and greens, with lots of water, after sketching her lightly in pencil. The book paper I used for my postcard dates back to 1928, so I have to be really careful not to over-wet it! Either that or be patient (not my strong suit), and wait for it to dry properly between layers…
The shading was achieved with a Derwent Inktense Chinese Ink pencil, and the detailing with a Uni-ball Signo black pen and a white Sharpie Poster Paint pen.
Thanks for looking! 🙂
Altered Art & Stuff... 
Renate
/ July 3, 2011What a lovely mermaid!
Silvia(Barnie)
/ July 3, 2011Fantastic mermaid, just a wonderful drawing.
Deborah
/ July 3, 2011She’s gorgeous!
Petra
/ July 3, 2011Great postcard. Love your mermaid!
Pam Prosser
/ July 3, 2011Your mermaid has 3 cheers from this household…….the colours are delightful….
JudyNZ
/ July 4, 2011What a beauty of a mermaid, Rosie, stunning card!
Thanks for joining in the challenge!
Marit
/ July 4, 2011I’m all into mermaids myself at the moment (and ‘Selkies’ – do you know them?) Your mermaid is wonderful!!! I will publish another mermaid on my blog tomorrow – see we’re in the same ‘vibe’…!!
Deann
/ July 5, 2011Love your beautiful mermaid what a great collage!!!