Mermaid's shell seat

A mermaid in a plain tunic rests on a giant scallop shell. Her broad tail curves toward a starfish, leaving large spaces for a small palette.

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How much detail?

The shell, shirt and tail have broad spaces, with a few smaller facial details and scales. About the labels.

Try this palette: A quiet shell

Repeat a shell color in the broad tail fins, then give the tunic a contrasting shade.

A small coloring tip

Broad coloring tips suit the shell and tail; use a pencil for the face and fingers.

Add a simple pattern to the plain tunic.