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Dianae β€” Deep Sea Creature

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First of all, I'm really sorry for being so inactive for so long, I still won't be able to reply to all the comments and to comment on your work since I'm actually very very busy (working for comics and other professional works) so please send me a note if you want me to comment on your work, crit or if you have an important question

Mermaids have been lots of times described as beautiful and kind creatures. But that's not the way they are described in mythology. They are said to be crual winged creatures that turned into a crual mix between human beings and fish. They were singing to attract sailors then they eat them.
This is my own version of a mermaid/siren, a deep sea creature using photophore to attract preys.
Photoshop CS and a wacom intuos 3A4
No reference used (only doing some google search to see how the photophore of the anglerfish looks like) so there must be lots of issues but I like it as it is now Crits are very welcome though
30 hours approx.

Process can be viewed here : [link]

Details : [link]

Thanks for your help on the WIP I had posted. I've read all your comments and tried the suggestions (the scales didn't work at all though) but I've not had time to reply to your comments. I'll try to do it as soon as possible Thank you very much once again, I really appreciate your help!

Please FULL-VIEW for all details! Everything is lost in the preview

Edit : PLEASE guys, DON'T use this everywhere, this character is now meant to be part of a videogame (not released yet!) and I'd REALLY APPRECIATE you to respect my work, all the images you can see in my gallery ARE NOT FREE for use!!!! ASK FOR PERMISSION FIRST!!!

Same serie as "Atlas and Dione", more to come


THIS IMAGE IS Β©DIANE Γ–ZDAMAR. DO NOT USE ANYWHERE WITHOUT MY WRITTEN CONSENT. ASK FIRST
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Comments: 545

mhoonruk [2016-05-31 13:43:21 +0000 UTC]

Creepy and strangely beautiful

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Blue-Anima [2015-08-29 04:32:46 +0000 UTC]

One of those works that informed and inspired my late childhood. I'm delighted to find it again. Beautiful.Β 

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KDMGraphicDesigns [2015-07-30 16:12:42 +0000 UTC]

WOOOW

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biodemo [2015-03-15 13:02:36 +0000 UTC]

This is probably my favourite work on DA, I dunno why but something about it just pulls me in. I love it. I always go back to look at it. I got a new profile now so finally I found it, it's amazing!!Β 

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GuesssWho9 [2015-02-18 01:59:08 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful.

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themadhattress11 [2014-07-24 00:02:53 +0000 UTC]

Love it, it made me jump from my chair

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vampiressae [2014-05-13 21:15:38 +0000 UTC]

Haunting appearance. Lovely.

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Hindorf [2014-02-02 20:45:19 +0000 UTC]

I can remove it if you want me too but it's featured in my journal hindorf.deviantart.com/ Β 

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ledaleda34 [2013-12-20 21:09:44 +0000 UTC]

I love this so much it inspires me! I love this the best from all your works and just OMG its soo good I could go on forever about it. One day I want to be able to draw stuff like this . Keep Up The Good Work!!!!

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mysticpariah [2013-11-22 23:06:22 +0000 UTC]

Very, very, very, very creepy *shudders*.

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Kaleidoscopic365 [2013-10-16 08:11:39 +0000 UTC]

AMAZINGLY FRIGHTENING!!

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o0Thomas0o [2013-06-30 14:49:42 +0000 UTC]

OMG! I don't think anyone understands how much I LOVE this picture! Do you think I could borrow your talent for like...a day?!

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Thorrna [2013-05-24 22:06:23 +0000 UTC]

Your skills are unparalleled. I love your stuff so very much.

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Elemental-Bliss [2013-04-13 18:26:20 +0000 UTC]

I have a friend who I think you should collaborate with! Your styles and creatures would totally compliment each other! You have and entire universe you could meld together! I have to look him up, but I promise you two should DA "meet"

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firethroughpain [2013-03-18 00:31:38 +0000 UTC]

i don't know whether to be scared or compliment you

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I-AmAnonymous [2013-02-21 19:18:53 +0000 UTC]

Wow really nice!

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ObscureSanctuary [2013-01-14 01:06:54 +0000 UTC]

Finally, a real mermaid! I love this

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LilimLoli [2012-11-14 04:23:39 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful use of color. I could look at it all day.

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Blublabliblu [2012-10-17 19:05:07 +0000 UTC]

This is impressively beautiful and scary at the same time. It's amazing work !

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Agacora [2012-10-10 05:04:07 +0000 UTC]

I'm impressed with this. The lighting, the texture, and the overall concept form a beautiful yet deadly creature of the deep. Great job.

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Mkartisan [2012-09-09 02:46:57 +0000 UTC]

I don't know whether to be afraid of her or drawn in by the alluring light

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Jin2203 [2012-08-05 08:36:52 +0000 UTC]

cool and amazing artwork. great job!

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STONECASTLE311 [2012-07-25 20:16:19 +0000 UTC]

cool scary

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jugati [2012-07-22 01:20:43 +0000 UTC]

That's so cool, love it.

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israelcs [2012-07-14 21:41:32 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic!

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Neranella [2012-05-29 16:04:21 +0000 UTC]

Waw !! Splendid !

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rosecrow19 [2012-03-10 06:33:54 +0000 UTC]

This is really nice work. Great job.

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Tinavy [2012-02-17 05:37:55 +0000 UTC]

I love this. The details on her face are amazing. You are so talented!

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ShanaFlame [2012-02-03 09:21:25 +0000 UTC]

This is simple beautiful

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salty-salmonella [2012-01-20 02:58:11 +0000 UTC]

I'm doing a project on how deep sea creatures are represented in art; this image has kept popping up in every image search I look in. I was wondering if I could use this in my presentation? It's a slideshow, no official use, and you will be credited.
Thank you for your time, and, I love this!

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hhiste [2012-01-19 02:06:33 +0000 UTC]

I am very, very creeped out. After reading a bit about the deep sea and how little we know about marine organisms on earth, I can definitely believe your creature exists. 0.0

Brilliant character, and great work. I am scared.

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holimacaroni [2011-12-28 21:26:56 +0000 UTC]

amazing art

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fallenfromthemoon [2011-11-07 19:17:12 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!
I love your art.

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mcholman [2011-10-08 00:33:57 +0000 UTC]

This is mesmerizing! Captivating work!

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B1L2U3E4 [2011-09-04 07:44:09 +0000 UTC]

Wow, beautiful but chilling! Impressive.

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DefrizeArt [2011-08-31 13:39:25 +0000 UTC]

I guess this is how creatures looks like deep under water huh?!
Sexy as hell imo and that feeling like you are drowning and this particular female creature comes to save you "take my hand!" reminds me of mermaid stories ... Amazing job!

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ninsennansen [2011-08-13 20:42:58 +0000 UTC]

This is so beautiful ...and still so scary :} I'm really amazed by all your art, you really have such a talent ^^

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wildbeth [2011-08-10 23:15:35 +0000 UTC]

wow!!

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Seszen111 [2011-08-06 18:01:05 +0000 UTC]

Really nice!!

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8crazybluegrrl8 [2011-08-02 23:15:59 +0000 UTC]

Creepy, but very good. I love the expression on her face and how you used the "real" mermaid idea...

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CoreyBrown [2011-07-02 16:51:10 +0000 UTC]

INSANE!

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EmilyParrishCostume [2011-05-22 13:23:53 +0000 UTC]

This is simply stunning, it really is! eerily beautiful.

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mermaidp-uke [2011-05-19 02:42:42 +0000 UTC]

Very eerie and wonderful! Beautiful design and contrast

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bvdconcept [2011-04-29 02:59:37 +0000 UTC]

damn that would nooot seduce me @____@
BUT WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL ARTWORK!!

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marquiswyld [2011-04-08 23:21:19 +0000 UTC]

This is in all possibility the most unnerving image I have ever come across.

It makes me feel like my skin on the back of neck is going to slide off me at any second...

It is truly an unseemly and dark vision of the mermaid for old....

I cannot stop looking at it.

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Qreja [2011-04-02 15:35:52 +0000 UTC]

This is absoloutly gorgeous, im super jealous

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FeatherhowlArt [2011-03-18 20:59:00 +0000 UTC]

o mah God..........

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sengawolf [2011-03-06 22:27:02 +0000 UTC]

Your detail is incredible and amazing. I've never seen this kind of detail, and I cannot find anything to improve on it. I especially like how some of the trailing photophores looklike veins at the points where they attach.

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ASF13957 [2011-02-23 03:47:59 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is fantastic. I love the sort of lure light you gave her, like deep sea fish have... amazingly creative work.

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darkpainx [2011-02-16 08:30:59 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!!!!

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