Lysana
2013-05-13T08:52:43.000Z
So I nattered on my Tumblr about mermaids in art and what I don't see but want (and can't make myself due to lack of talent). If I were an artist, I’d draw Irish merpeople. I...
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Lysana
2013-05-13T08:53:08.000Z
Shared here in case some SL artists might find it inspirational.
Stereo Nacht
2013-05-13T14:50:34.000Z
An interesting view. True that a new interpretation would be refreshing. I hope some artist(s) will take up the challenge!
Stereo Nacht
2013-05-13T14:52:03.000Z
One thing, though: a dark skin helps against UV rays. So unless the merpeople live close to the surface they do not need to be dark in warm waters. If anything, they'd probably me mostly translucent.
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Stereo Nacht
2013-05-13T14:52:24.000Z
But that's be being all science-y over something that is arts-y! ;-)
Tanarian says
2013-05-13T15:08:40.000Z
If they're cetacean-type, then they'd spend a lot of time up top.
Tanarian says
2013-05-13T15:09:31.000Z
And I know porpoises can sunburn; sunblock is common first aid when they're treating beached ones.
Stereo Nacht
2013-05-13T15:20:47.000Z
Tanarian: Hm. Good point! (thinking)
Tanarian
2013-05-13T15:22:14.000Z
[lives] near the Seaquarium and where they filmed Flipper. ;-)
Lysana
2013-05-13T18:43:40.000Z
StereoNacht: Translucent would be different. nods approvingly at the thought
T. A. Lowery shares
2013-05-13T20:34:01.000Z
These are of my siren, Belladonna, (who EATS mermaids) warning: NSFW https://images.plurk.com/oNfr-5IrGRmkXzdIS1bAvp9ybvK.jpg
https://images.plurk.com/oNfr-3RRe4EEQN0JlCGpHrkqgba.jpg
Lysana
2013-05-13T20:44:56.000Z
oooh, I like the viciousness... another trait not often seen in one of those who isn't otherwise drawn as a skeleton with scales
Oh,No.Not Her
2013-05-14T02:09:27.000Z
Orca mers. Lantern-fish mers, Humback mers?
Oh,No.Not Her
2013-05-14T02:10:40.000Z
There's selkie and such, but they don't look any different other than their hems.
Oh,No.Not Her
2013-05-14T02:11:07.000Z
Different from humans - not enough words again.
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