The Velvet Siren
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The title is "The Velvet Siren." 24" wide x 18" high, on stretched canvas.
Myths and legends always intrigue me, and various myths involving orcas and human interactions inspired this. The main myth that guided me to create this image of a orca siren or orca mermaid (however you wish to think of it) is a twist on a myth from the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest. It is a story of a woman being taken by orcas and turned into one, but still being part human. Strangely, I went that direction after reading some other myths which are from New Zealand and are similar. It's probably because I am from the Pacific Northwest.
Enough of my why... It's for you after-all.
The Concept: It blends human beauty with the elegance of an orca. The Palette: A dramatic, high-contrast palette sets a striking white visage and vibrant crimson lips against a deep, textured midnight-blue sea. Overall, we have an ethereal underwater scene. The Style: High contrast, expressive pop surrealism.
Myths and legends always intrigue me, and various myths involving orcas and human interactions inspired this. The main myth that guided me to create this image of a orca siren or orca mermaid (however you wish to think of it) is a twist on a myth from the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest. It is a story of a woman being taken by orcas and turned into one, but still being part human. Strangely, I went that direction after reading some other myths which are from New Zealand and are similar. It's probably because I am from the Pacific Northwest.
Enough of my why... It's for you after-all.
The Concept: It blends human beauty with the elegance of an orca. The Palette: A dramatic, high-contrast palette sets a striking white visage and vibrant crimson lips against a deep, textured midnight-blue sea. Overall, we have an ethereal underwater scene. The Style: High contrast, expressive pop surrealism.
Tags
orca woman
fantasy orca
pacific northwest legends
pop surrealism orca
orca mermaid
dreamscape
underwater surrealism
