Mermay...a!

thank you! I knew the colors would work perfectly on this one, because it's a combination that's very easy to find on photographs (tanned skin models against a striking blue sky is the easiest thing to find lol). Personally, there's a few areas I'm particularly proud on this one. First is the wet hair. I've done wet hair in the past, and while it looked cool, I think it's the first time I made it look REAL. What sells it for me, is the blue tint coming from the back. It's an effect that is often overlooked and it makes it look really believable. 2nd is the skin details. While I love to paint skin details, that's no secret lol, in the past images I found a few tricks to make it look really real. 3rd would be the water effects. While I did sweat effects on the past (Samus recently), actual water is a bit different. It has a "drag" on skin and skin hair that makes it zigzag around. On Maya's "steamy" image, I did a layer effect that made it look super real, and I applied to this one (just a slightly different setup) and then I created a "water brush" to make the process easy. Another tricky was to make a layer specifically for those skin hair gleaming on her stomach. It's something that happens naturally, as skin hair creates tiny ripples in the wet surface, making it look like it was "raked" in a direction. it's something I'm really having fun with, is to see how skin and muscles work and how they interact with the other things in the image, to create a realistic result =D

Lee

thank you! Given that eventually she'll meet with Iris, I thought it was really important that she has the looks on the same level. And yes, something I'm particularly proud on this one is how the breasts look. It's actually quite tricky to make REAL breasts. It's easy to make them big or small, but making them look real is another issue entirely. It involves fat tissues, weight, physics, how things stretch, how it affects their shape etc etc. personally, I think it's the area I've been improving most lately, is to make the muscles and overall appearance of the body more "natural". It's an extra step that's really challenging to overcome, but fun to do it nonetheless. =)

Lee

she definitely is =D

Lee

thanks! I often think how detailed each part should be, and truth is, I think everything has to be on a similar level. It's fine for backgrounds for example to have a bit less going on, since they are usually out of focus, but on the character, I think people will like to zoom in and have a loot at all the details. And personally, I find it quite disappointing when I do that, only to find out the bikini or bra (or any part of the image really) is a smudged blurry mess. I want people to zoom in an see all the details on the cleavage and body. And it's only fair that the bikini is equally detailed =)

Lee

thank you!

Lee

thanks! It's always nice to have fun with it =D

Lee

thank you!

Lee

thanks! I'm glad you liked her =D. See, it's nice for Iris to have a bit of competition =D

Lee

why thank you! =D

Lee

thank you!

Lee

thanks! I had a good practice to make water drippling on Maya's previous image =D

Lee

=3

Lee

thank you! It's something I'm particularly happy with the last images, are the expressions (and of course, the rest =D )

Lee

Maya and Iris always have a card up on their sleeve =D

Lee

thank you! I have to say I'm really happy with how it turned out =D

Lee

thanks! =D

Lee

thanks! I thought it was more interesting to make something like that than have an actual division.

Lee

why thank you! =D

Lee

Holy wow she is stunning as a mermaid

steve.makes

Man you rock those wet effects and curvy forms on ladies. Also love how you detalize even something as simple as bikini and make it seem like it was crafted with care. Great job with the clothing & jewelries and omg...that gorgeous look she gives you!

Arch

Aahhh, it's amazing Krys!!

TheCollector

And once again, Maya reveals herself to us and as always, I am not disappointed. How can we be when we know your talent for drawing dream creatures? I love the effect of her wet skin, the water running over it is extremely realistic. Her facial expression is sublime. What stands out the most is definitely her eyes. Maya has a killer look, simply breathtaking. If I had to retain only one thing, it would be this hypnotizing look. ... But the competition is tough, her breasts are glorious too. They look so natural. It's a little guilty pleasure. A little word also on the jewels made of rope and shells, they are cute and give a little more appreciable on the side mermaid / free and wild. I really like them. The month of May is starting very very strong! Congratulations!

Rasp

The Skin is absolutely amazing!

Gola Martinez

All I can say is amazing!

Peter Chan

You outdid yourself on this one, wow!!

Merritt Lord IV

Holy shnikies! o.o All I can say is wow. You really did a nice job on Maya Krys. She's gorgeous! tail, scales and all her endowed glory! I don't have a boat but if I did I'd hope Maya would jump into it! Loving Maya, hope to see much more of her in the near future!

Tucker Mapes

So exotic, love that drawing! She’s so beautiful.

The water drops and light on her skin look so realistic! Ah, Maya is so damn sexy. Another incredibly beautiful drawing.

SnakeEyes

Wow. Like, holy shit Krys.

Damian Graham

Absolutely astonishing. The detail on the skin is incredible, and the emotion you managed to put into the eyes is amazing. The light and coloring in them is great, and the way the whole thing comes together to convey a distinct mood is just on another level.

Jazzpha

Just when you think she can’t get any sexier, you manage to do it!

Matthew Richson

My god! I knew this painting would be amazing but you have absolutely blown past those expectations 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 These colours are simply beautiful, I love how vibrant everything looks, with the contrasting warm and cool tones looking so nice. Maya's skin and hair really pop against the cool background and the green scales creeping up and blending into those warm tones looks terrific. I also really like those blue stains on the wood, as well as the subtly warm dark tones on the bottom of the clouds. The textures in the surroundings are exquisite of course with the soft, wispy clouds, the rippling surface of the water with a smooth blend of blue and green colours, with the worn and chipped wood looking great as well! And with Maya herself, I am so impressed with the hair, you did such an amazing job with that wet look and I really like the base/roots of the hair where the wetness makes them look thin and you see the skin showing between the strands. That just looks so well done! The colours are wonderful too with the dark hair detailed really nicely by the bright white lights as well as the subtle hints of blue creeping in from the back. I really like the texture of the bra as well with really nice folds moving through the material. The lighting looks lovely as well with the bright lighting on top really contrasting with the dark shadows on the lower planes. The straps on the bra and her necklace and armband are really well done with the twisting knots being such a great little detail. The metallics for her jewellery have a lovely shine, as do the green jewels in the bangle, while I also love the rippling gold sections on the top and bottom of the piece. The mermaid scales are excellent too with a great seal of detail and I really like the tail fins, how the curl at the ends with a gorgeous shining texture to them. Maya's skin and anatomy are exquisite and something I love are the hints of blue mixed in to the warm tones. The wet texture and droplets washing over her look gorgeous and sexy too and I really like the definition of both arms, particularly those lines of like that run down the raised planes of the forearms, with the shadows near the elbows showing the concave dips in the skin there. Her whole midsection is beautiful with great plane changes and smooth blending over the stomach and my word... her breasts are simply amazing. The wet texture and the strong contrasts in tone with that shine and dark shadows on the inside planes define their shapes perfectly, you also really succeeded in giving them a real, natural weight to them, as well as a nice squish from the bra. Fantastic work there! And of course, saving the best for last... Maya's face! 💜💜💜💜💜 The shine in the skin, the subtle blue tones and the wet look continue to look amazing here. Her features are so well done with the corners of her cheeks and nose popping well with the shine running along them. Her lips have such a sensual, luscious texture and the green eyes look particularly captivating against her tanned skin 💚💚 Absolutely sensational work here! I am just in love with these colours and Maya looks so insanely beautiful, sensual and alluring! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Ciarán M

Love her expression, and her skin is ... wow

Nounou

Oh hell yeah! Beautiful work!😍

Scott Taylor

Nice transition between scales and skin. Nice work on the tans and highlights.

RP

Holy shit, that's good dude!

Ladyflamingal