i spent 5-6h on this, i'm tired and so i will go to bed now ...
and yes ... done for weekly challenge Nature: FTW! :D ...
EDIT: fixed creature color and tuned some pixel on it :D ...
nice piece pain, as usual, I like your style. And you even improved it a lot since you submitted it. the only thing I can complain is the expression of the mermaid (she looks like one of those death metal's singers) and her arm/hand. Take a look at these reference if you haven't already: pic 1, pic 2, pic 3
pain, I love your work. Excellent job. It really feels underwater. I won't repeat comments about the colors of the creature (I think you got the point ).
Wow... detail is stunning! Love how you did the rays of light. The creature does kinda seem to stick out like a sore thumb but maybe you meant to do that. Anyway, 6/5 =)
I love everything, except for the creature. It doesn't look like it's underwater. Maybe make it more faint and give it a blueish tinge like the rest of the picture.
Wow, this is really awsome! I love how you have rendered the underwaterscape. The red arms of that seamonster are a nice touch against the blue, but to mee it's a tad bit too bright a red that you have used. Really liking this though. There are so many interesting details to look at. Great job!
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