Drawing Challenge: MerMAY 2024 (Patreon)

It's that time of year again...MerMay!

There are lots of monthly drawing challenges throughout the year and Mermay has got to be one of the best!

I don't think I have the time to take part in the official challenge this year but if you would like to take part check out the official Mermay website, which has tips and tutorials for drawing mermaids from Disney Animator Tom Bancroft and more!

Which of these prompts gets you excited to draw?!

But let's get back to our drawing challenge!

This month I've chosen a Mermaid themed reference from Studio Grafit. They have a several mermaid packs available on their site, but they are also offering a sampler pack for $5 USD that gives you a little taste of all the packs, with a good mix of models, characters and staging.

The photo reference I'm challenging you to draw has lots of things to consider!

• FORESHORTENING!!!

• Scale (no pun intended)

• Hands

• Twist

• Weight

• Camera position

Feel free to have fun with this one! You could keep the model as she is, or you could give her a mermaid tail or you could imagine she is underwater and have her hair floating around her. Whatever you like!

Last year I shared some ideas around turning human reference into mermaids. You can read that post HERE and if you want more reference, you can check out my Mermaid Pinterest Board.

Draw the model in your style and if you'd like to share it and receive feedback along with your fellow patrons, you can share it in this Google Drive folder.

Be sure to include your name in the file name, so we know it's yours.

Submission deadline: THURSDAY 23rd May.

Can't wait to see what you create!

Have fun!

- GG