Mermay 2025 – Day Sixteen – Beach Goth
Today’s prompt, Beach Goth, came to me easily, too easily. But since “I don’t like this idea because it’s too easy” is one of the dumbest excuses in creation, I went with it.
I originally planned to have this one feature Dorris. But since I’ve planned to feature her in two upcoming pictures, I decided to go with a new mermaid heavily based on Wednesday Addams. Besides, while Dorris is usually grumpy and occasionally depressed, I’m not sure if I would call her emo or goth.
While the composition was another standard pinup, the shading was more of a challenge than I expected, and I ended up liking it more than I expected. Since this mermaid is a one-off off I’m not sure If I shall consider this picture part of Herschel Cove continuity. However, I think I like her enough that I might consider changing my mind.
I think I shall call her Henrietta.
