In case my Coastal-Maine-native cred is fading, I’d like to point out that the seaweed is the most competent part of this.
Mermaid Painting
14th Century Funeral Monument
Illustration commissioned by History Live! North East for an intriguing history project: To 3D print a life-sized sculpted knight’s tomb.
English funerary effigies like these began to be produced in the 14th Century in immitation of the Continental style, with locally-sourced alabaster in place of imported marble. According to Rachel Dressler, the waxy translucency of the stone was prized for its immitation of flesh, and “spiritual aura” in the light. History Live! North East is working with the University of Maine to create a modern reproduction of such a monument as an educational outreach tool. Sponsors (and I must recommend becoming one) can see their own coat of arms added to the base of the sarcophagus.
Yours to Forget: Hero Illustration
A quick look at my methods for fast Photoshop painting:
