@OoAnBuOo:

that's too much kindness!! *blush!*

@Groovy Boar:

Gotta watch out then. Well, tbh though, anything you draw is a blessing to see.

@OoAnBuOo:

I don't know, there are too many mermaids in may, I could think about doing it in october maybe XD

@Groovy Boar:

Gotta admire the photographers, too.
Yeah, she´s muscular but very strong. Triton would have been nice, too! MAybe another time?

@Groovy Boar:

Ah yes that's exactly what I mean! Thing is, we're so slow because we don't practice that sketching part enough. We'll get faster at it if we do ;) It's kinda a vicious cycle :)

@OoAnBuOo:

I just love how the shark turned out, it's super cocky looking! it's a bully shark! the shark in the photo I used as reference was just so beautiful!
It's not weird you thought it was a man, I drew an almost in existing breast, and as always quite strong and hard looking woman, so yeah... this could definitely work too, in fact now I kind of wish I drew a triton instead

@Aryia:

I understand your pain! I can't pull myself in sketching and anatomy studying because i'm so slooow and everything I draw I just wanted to make it a final completed piece *sigh* Ahah I'm glad you like my name XD something different than usual for sure

I´m loving it! : ) Gotta love the smile on the awesome shark. Gotta admit I thought she was a man in the beginning, though, so shame on me. Love how she has a shark half to fit with her Partner and all those little lovely details.

@Groovy Boar:

Hmm so true! But I'm dying to get better at anatomy... I should sketch more and spend less time on coloring :) Anyways fun talking to you! Enjoy your day - btw I love your username :P

@Aryia:

same. my art without references sucks, that's why half of the time I spend on a draw it's for finding the best references for anatomy, details, etc. It's an annoying and boring process actually, but it pays off. Thank you again anyway!

@Groovy Boar:

Yes! References are the best. I almost always draw with references. If I draw without I usually don't like the outcome.
Seems like you definitely know what you're doing! Thanks for the explanation - I've never worked with water colored pencils so I wouldn't know how to deal with that. Again, great work! Love that you have such a full background <3

@Groovy Boar:

Agreed! But that's what makes the shark cute! XD plus I love sharks!

@Aryia:

Thank you for your kind comment! I used a nice photo of a grey shark as reference to draw it, using a reference really makes the difference, and this are watercolor pencils, i'm not that good with watercolors unfortunately.
I tried to edit it in many different ways, but the colors were always off, no matter how I changed the contrast, especially the reef, so this was the best option in the end.

@toyotami kun:

I just love strong women, it's something different than usual. I actually love the shark too, it just look funny with that cocky expression XD

@Iskeanime16:

Thank you very much!

this came out really nice. I like the idea too, and I think it's nice to see a warrior type of mermaid then the typical one. XD also LOVE the shark! it looks so cute!

Super cool design, I am totally loving the original shark tail. Also the shark is drawn really really well. You have tons of details! I would suggest maybe a bit more contrast? Make the blue darker? Did you use watercolors? :D

Great work!