What if Deep Sea Creatures were Merfolk?

That's right... IT'S GONNA BE MERMAY!
I love merfolk, and I have to participate in Mermay at least once in my life, so here you go! my strange twist on Merfolk if they were inspired by Deep Sea Creatures! Special thanks to my editor: @Sincerely_Sam for banging this one out in time for my birthday!
#characterart #mermay2024 #speeddrawing
Music Credits:
♪ Zora's Domain - Koji Kondo (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time)
♪ Queen Rutela's Theme - Koji Kondo (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess)
♪ Dire, Dire Docks - Koji Kondo (Super Mario 64)
♪ Aquatic Ambience - David Wise (Donkey Kong Country)
♪ Deep Sea of Mare - Koji Kondo, Shinobu Tanaka (Super Mario Sunshine)
♪ Zora's Domain - Koji Kondo (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time)

[@SuperKitten176]

I love the oarfish representation! I have an oarfish OC, but he’s not a merman. He is a human with gills, a tail, and fins. I think oarfish are really cool and I love how you incorporated the tail!

[@Watersong62]

Thats awesome! I'm glad there are some oarfish fans out there! Your OC sounds so interesting!

[@Sincerely_Sam]

I'm honestly not sure which one I like best from this set. Taking all of these deep sea creatures and giving them a magical glow up was a pretty fun concept! :D They all turned out awesome! :)

[@Watersong62]

thank you so much! I'm glad you liked them!

[@sheikykins]

I think my favorite is the viper fish 🥰 They're all so good! Good job with the adaptation ❤

[@Watersong62]

thank you so much!! 😊 you should do a picture for mermay! I know how creative you are!

[@sheikykins]

@@Watersong62 maybeeeee 👀