This week's theme for "Paint With Me Thursday" is Mood. I had been wanting to draw something magical, and when I put pencil to paper this was what came out. I'm not sure you could call Love a mood or honestly say that this picture depicts it. So I will say the mood is curiosity.Here are a few more mermaid images - these depicting Hans Christian Andersen's sweet, sad fairytale The Little Mermaid.
This cover of one of my favorite books,* illustrated by British artist Margaret W. Tarrant (well-known for her depictions of fairies), shows the prince's discovery of the little heartsick sea maiden.
from The Little Mermaid (her treasure trove) illustrated by Edmund Dulac
To learn more about the Little Mermaid statue (Den lille havfrue) sculpted by Edvard Eriksen and located in the Copenhagen harbor click here. I love how she seems to be always watching and quietly waiting for her prince.When I was a little girl, I spent the vast majority of my summer at our neighborhood pool imagining I was a real mermaid.
"Paint With Me Thursday" is hosted by Simply Feather. Other Mood artwork can be found here. Next week's theme is Toys; you should come play along.
"Alphabe-Thursday" is hosted by Jenny Matlock...off on my tangent... More M posts can be found here.
*Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales, With 16 Colour Plates by Margaret W. Tarrant, The Sunshine Series, Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, London, date unknown.
Dulac image courtesy of Vintage Printables
The Little Mermaid statue photo by Klearchos Kapoutsis.
Magical Mermaids...I remember as a young girl..imagining being a mermaid :o) All of the mermaids scenes you share here are very lovely illustrations.
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(Thank you for always stopping by :o) and leaving such kind comments... I always look forward to your comments and also what you have to bring to Alphabe-Thursday :o)
I love your drawing! Mermaids ARE magical, and this was a great post. Kathy
ReplyDeleteI think that mermaids are indeed magical! I love all your examples. Your drawing is lovely, the little girls in my class love to play "mermaids" on the playground.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful images of mermaids! Loved it!
ReplyDeleteI like mermaids, something about them that just says magic, sweet drawing!
ReplyDeleteI still try and swim like a mermaid when i am in the pool. I love the pictures of the mermaids, so much lovelier and mysterious than Disney's Ariel.
ReplyDeleteI always liked that movie with Tom Hanks about the mermaid. For the life of me I can't remember the name of the movie. It will come to me tomorrow...along with the actresses name. Senior moment.
ReplyDeleteMagically marvelous! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI think it's Splash with Daryl Hannah. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a beautiful drawing.
ReplyDeleteHi Steph, I love your drawing! I was reading your profile and noticed your favorite books. I am currently listening to Anne of Green Gables on CD while I work and I think I have found in you a "kindred spririt"! I'm off to check out paint with me thursday!
ReplyDeleteYour drawing is wonderful!!! The Little Mermaid was my Mother's favorite fairy story when she was a girl. Have you ever been to see the statue in Copenhagen?
ReplyDeleteI've seen The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen. An unforgetable moment. As was seeing Hans Christian Anderson's residence nearby.
ReplyDeleteahhhh, I love your art.
I love your drawings! I remember yours from last week with the umbrellas! Joni
ReplyDeleteI really like your drawing,Steph!
ReplyDeleteI am so in awe with your love for mermaids.
You know what, you never know right?
Happy Thursday!
Have you a great week!
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shakira
Very nice drawing of a mermaid. Your other mermaid photos are delightful.
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Loretta
Your mermaid is so elegant! Mermaids have a sort of mystery and elegance! Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteYour painting is Magnificent, and Magical! Mermaid is a fascinating subject for me.
ReplyDeleteI love mermaids and fairy art...very nice post:-)
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful mermaids :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a mystical M post!
ReplyDeleteYour painting is lovely. And so is all the shared artwork!
Thanks for helping make Alphabe-Thursday so magical!
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Confession: I've never read The Little Mermaid. Now I really feel like I'm missing out! But I love the mermaid pictures, especially the statue. Such an evocative piece, I'm sure a dozen people could come up with a dozen different reasons why she looks as she does if they didn't know who she was. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent mermaid images and a lovely post! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLovely blog post Steph ... mermaids are so magical ... and i do love magic!
ReplyDeleteI love those art nouveau type fairy tale illustrations!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful drawing! I love mermaids, too!
ReplyDeletemy husband was named after hans christian anderson,
ReplyDeleteand i always love to be reminded of his namesake.
lovely drawing.
wonderful! I love it!
ReplyDeleteYour drawing is magical as all the other mermaids you are sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteI was so glad to see your Mermaid title! The Little Mermaid was my favorite HC Andersen story and every time we go to Copenhagen we make a little pilgrimage to see the statue.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your mermaid photos!
ReplyDeleteMermaids are indeed magical, my girls love them.
ReplyDeleteLovely drawing!
Blessings,
Catherine
Your drawing is lovely, as are the book illustations. I think the statue really captures the longing the mermaid must feel...
ReplyDeleteAH, late getting to the M posts but wanted to come see about the Mermaids...fun little creatures (o:
ReplyDeleteSorry you had a bad day too, but glad you found the fun flowers and got happy again (o:
I just love this post, and your drawing is wonderful. You are such a gift, I love that you are an artist, live in Asia and love children's books. You are truly a kindred spirit. I love your artwork!!!
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