Original Size: approx. 11"x17"
This is a variation on the traditional, classic mermaid. Her tail is more mammal-like (dolphin), as opposed to fish-like to make it appear more 'realistic' from a physical standpoint.
Copyright (c)Richard Santos 2005.
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This is amazing. Your skill is truly incredible. The pose is so serene...amazing. The most beautiful yet simple piece!
Artist Reply: Many, many thanks, Jorge! I appreciate your kind words! I wanted the focus to stay on the mermaid, hence the lack of a background. I am currently doing another mermaid piece with this model in a different pose & color, which I'll post later...
Artist Reply: Thank you very much! The original model was extremely pleased with this piece and felt honored by my depiction of her. 'Course she was already a stunning woman before I painted her and I simply fell in love with her beauty!!
Wow - I love this so much...I love the golden shimmer its is so real and her eyes are amazing
Artist Reply: Thanks a bunch, Susan. I'm also doing a new series on a variety of lovely mermaids, which I hope I'll be able to post as soon as completed.
this is a stunning drawing. I am glad I found your art, it really is inspiring. Wonderful warm colors. Her eyes seem to be very mythical. And so is the rest of the drawing, the the colors hint a familiarity, the whole creature is a myth. Beautiful contrast.
Artist Reply: Many, many thank yous! I am very please you enjoy my art so much and find inspiration in it. In this piece (and many of my works...), I tried to keep a strong semblance to reality while evoking the mythical. That way, it appears more believeable, as if the mermaid actually exists, and not just made up. I think it captures the essence better.
GORGEOUS. Love the palatte, pose, and elegance of this portrait. Just BEAUTIFUL work!
Artist Reply: Dear Casey:
I am honored! By the way, did I add you to my Art Watch? I'm still new with the tools and wanna be sure. Love your new pieces!
Richard, this is absolutely fantastic, love the way you depicted her, very exoctic and beautiful, love her eyes:)
Artist Reply: Dear Ms. Eileen:
Many, many thanks. This piece is only one in a planned series. I want to create as many mermaids of different cultures & ethnicities to show the beauty in women of all colors & creeds.
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awesome art work its glowing with colourJorge Coopman 26 Nov 2006
This is amazing. Your skill is truly incredible. The pose is so serene...amazing. The most beautiful yet simple piece!Kukua Akumanyi 29 Jun 2006
WOW.....this is beautiful....Katerina Koukiotis 29 May 2006
beautiful work i love how shiny you made her i lover her jewlery they sparkle!!!!!!Susan Rodio 28 May 2006
Wow - I love this so much...I love the golden shimmer its is so real and her eyes are amazingTed Hammond 12 Oct 2005
Very cool!Great work!Charlotte Ottilo 22 Aug 2005
Richard you work is truely the mark of a professional!...Well done!Carolin Schweizer 19 Aug 2005
this is a stunning drawing. I am glad I found your art, it really is inspiring. Wonderful warm colors. Her eyes seem to be very mythical. And so is the rest of the drawing, the the colors hint a familiarity, the whole creature is a myth. Beautiful contrast.Jessica Morgan 04 Aug 2005
She is so beautiful! I LOVE the light glow your work has, it is truly wonderful!Renata Cavanaugh 21 Jul 2005
Gorgeous painting RIchard. I adore the golden tones and sparkles 10+PMyers 20 Jul 2005
Awesome work, man look at those eyes.Charles Redman 20 Jul 2005
bAMMMMMMMMMM, THERE IT IS.......Casey Catton 20 Jul 2005
GORGEOUS. Love the palatte, pose, and elegance of this portrait. Just BEAUTIFUL work!Nancy Costley 20 Jul 2005
Excellent idea...beautiful too.sher richardson 20 Jul 2005
very impressive!Nancy Woolweber 20 Jul 2005
You've been very busy Richard. She came out wonderfully. Love her seashell top.eileen martin 20 Jul 2005
Richard, this is absolutely fantastic, love the way you depicted her, very exoctic and beautiful, love her eyes:)