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I originally titled this "Mermaid Encounter" for its upclose and personal quality... but I chose "Siren" instead, to focus on her as a femme fatale. Her facial expression competes with her nudity. I like the way her hair floats unpredictably, at times going wild like she is.
Lucky for me, I brought along my magic brush to paint her alluring expression. Though I must take care not to be swayed by her singing---you know how these sassy femme fatale types can lure you in then... that's all folks. Game over.
I gave her skintone a cross between that of a human and that of neon fish scales---as one would encounter with creatures of the deep. I also made her glow from within like some of the exotic fish that mysteriously flash luminous and translucent colors to attract their mates...or warn their enemies.
One of my favorite artists who painted similar subjects is the Pre-Raphaelite painter John William Waterhouse. His sexy mermaids combine the classic style of painting and the art of Illustration in high quality storybooks.
Another artist who inspired me is Demetre (sometimes spelled Demetri ) Chiparus. He worked in ivory and bronze (chryselephantine) to create Art Deco figurines of exotic dancers and alluring mermaids. I always look for that Art Deco lighting effect on tabletop ivory figurines! Those mermaids seem to glow from within.
Explore more exotic mermaid art in Art Deco Bronze Sculptures and Jewelry
