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| Uploaded: | October 26, 2009 |
| Artist: | SwinS |
| Difficulty: | Intermediate  |
| Steps: | 5 |
| Updated: | October 27, 2009 |
| P.O.V: | Multiple |
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How to Draw Mermaids
There are many versions of mermaids in the world of fantasy, from Disney's Ariel to the frightening sea hags of ancient lore. I chose to use the style of a classic children's book, taking some inspiration from my favorite Hans Christian Andersen illustrations.
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STEP 1.
First you should sketch out proportions using loose lines. This will help you get a good idea of how your poses will work before you invest a lot of time in them. I use circles to mark joints, which helps later when I flesh out limbs. It's also a good idea to incorporate any parts of the environment the mermaids are interacting with, such as the large rock.
STEP 2.
Now is when I begin to add details such as faces and flesh out the arms over my guides. Using circles to mark joints before was a huge help, as I was able to use that to round out the shoulders nicely. I begin to add hair details over their heads, keeping in mind how it would drape and rest in the water.
STEP 3.
Now I flesh out the tails, using long, loose strokes to keep them looking smooth and fluid. I add more details to their hair as well as give them some ornaments. Anemones and starfish are pretty typical findings where they live.
STEP 4.
Last come all the little details that give them real character. I added some scales to their tails, but be careful not to add too many or it won't look sleek and shiny. I played up their faces a little more with little details, fixed their hands and added some interest to their environment with a crab.
STEP 5.
If you want to color it in, play around with underwater effects and ways to make their scales glisten. Use yellow like I did to reflect the sun or add in some white, pinks and blues as well to make them look opalescent. Have fun!Comments: Post Comment
HopeRider ~ Jan 12, 2012, 12:08:41 PM
wow this is awsome i want to draw this! 
SwinS ~ Oct 28, 2009, 2:42:09 AM
wow its like... wow 
@kellitiousx
Wauwwww, another awesome draw, super!! 
kellitiousx ~ Oct 28, 2009, 1:16:22 AM
Wauwwww, another awesome draw, super!!
Dawn ~ Oct 27, 2009, 2:47:35 AM
add me plz and try to draw a mini gun plz your tutorials are awsome .gif "B)")
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