The first two images are a bit cloudy and dark because I didn't have a good bright light source to show the pencil drawings in detail, but it should give you an idea what direction I was going to work into...



I've been working, slowly, on a painting of a Betta Mermaid.  Here's how she's been coming into view:

The first color wash above.


Second color wash. The paper is still wet here.

Let dry, then I worked in more detail, including some color on the shell and foliage around the figure. Imagine that the Betta Mermaid is quite small. The shell is most likely from a snail. She holds onto it near the top of a tank or glass bowl.

A close up of the mermaid's face. Her personality is showing!

Another detailed close-up of the mermaid.

And here she gets her scales and fins detailed! I used wet on dry color for this part of the process.

Another close up. I like how the water reflected the light from the flash. It gave me an idea on how to bring out her eyes.
There will be more to come soon. The painting is developing beautifully!

 
   

 


 
 
foreverknight on
Re: Watercolor Betta Mermaid Painting pt. 1
You are amazing and your work is a great example of that!
valentinaxxx on
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Thank you so much!  That means A LOT Smiley 
debulkitty on
Re: Watercolor Betta Mermaid Painting pt. 1
wow! very pretty
I love seeing the process of your art
valentinaxxx on
Re: Watercolor Betta Mermaid Painting pt. 1
Thanks!  I think it's coming along nicely... might even make a story to go along with it.
egseah on
Re: Watercolor Betta Mermaid Painting pt. 1
Thanks for sharing the process. I love seeing this painting come to life, and am really loving the colors you chose.
valentinaxxx on
Re: Watercolor Betta Mermaid Painting pt. 1
Thanks!  I've got more to post SOON.  The painting is finally finished.  I decided to try to photograph my process for a change.  Not many people get to see the work that goes into developing an image.  And sometimes I want a record of each stage.  Glad you like it.  Stay tuned for more.   Smiley

 
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