A Touch of Sparkle

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I love a bit of sparkle don't you? I'm quite partial to a mermaid too so I decided to put the two together and make my mermaid of gold!

I loved using the gold paint and seeing it shine when tilted to the light.

She's painted on 10 x 7 canvas board and looks beautiful when caught in the light.


Little golden fish swim with her and I've used touches of pale blue iridescent ink in the background too, creating a watery magical sea in which they swim.




Her hair is a pure golden colour and swirls around in the water, decorated with tiny flowers.


If you'd like to own this pretty mermaid of gold, please click here to see all the details. :)

Thankyou for coming to visit today, I hope you're having a lovely week! xx

Comments

CJ said…
She's beautiful, I'm a big fan of a little metallic sparkle in things, it really adds another dimension. You've made such a lovely job of her. CJ xx
17 March 2015 at 19:43
LeeAnn at Mrs Black's said…
I always become obsessed with Mermaids as summer approaches. This one is very special! I agree we need more glitter in our lives. (and colour!)
17 March 2015 at 19:53
Elisabeth Firsching said…
Love her and all the colours beautifully matching with her!
Greetings from Austria
17 March 2015 at 20:28
martinealison said…
Bonjour chère amie,

Elle est très belle ta sirène et elle ferait fondre plus d'un marin !...
Tes couleurs sont vivifiantes et toniques. J'aime !

Gros bisous ♡
18 March 2015 at 04:19
Merlesworld said…
As a child I loved mermaids, she is a lovely one.
Merle...........
18 March 2015 at 21:15
Paper rainbow said…
I think I must have been a magpie in a former life as I love metallic shimmer. Your mermaid glows. I love the background too it works so well with the gold. In sure like me you love Klimt and his watery sea serpents. Gold and water go beautifully together!
19 March 2015 at 08:24
Red Rose Alley said…
A sparkly, golden mermaid, how pretty she must look. You know, I have a collection of mermaids, Jess. They have always fascinated me. And your painting is dazzling. You did a fantastic job.

love, ~Sheri
20 March 2015 at 00:51
Conni vom Atelier Tante Trulla said…
It looks great! I also love to have some gold in my paintings, as you know. I think I have to try some iridescent paints, too. It must look pretty, especially in blue. Happy weekend.
20 March 2015 at 12:24
Martina said…
She's so pretty Jess - i want to be her today!
21 March 2015 at 15:06
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