Articulated Mermaid Paper Dolls

I adore everything about mermaids....always have.  They're beautiful, magical and have wonderful powers of telepathy & clairvoyance. They've been part of many cultures for thousands of years, too, so how can they NOT be real?  Come on!  Every summer I make a couple of mermaid projects and this summer it was these articulated mermaid paper dolls. This project is great for adults who need a little childhood whimsy!  Have fun and MAKE YOUR MARK!

My trio of shimmery paper dolls painted with Finetec Pearlescent Watercolors from

Royal Talens.  I love these paints!

I love how they shimmer!

A little wire and a pearl bead make a perfect brad for movement!

Watch how to make them here OR watch how to make them

on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt4zycubX8BJZ8pZhZ4w8ow

Everything I used for this project:

Mermaid Coloring Book: https://amzn.to/43OD1f9 Royal Talens Finetec Pearlescent & Iridescent Watercolors: https://bit.ly/3q4VMxl Xyron Creative Station: https://bit.ly/2yuW31n Xyron Creative Station Laminating Cartridge: https://amzn.to/44OCkUt Small Pearl Beads for brad making: https://amzn.to/44LpO8j Thin Gage Jewelry Wire: https://amzn.to/3YhWRi0 MY AMAZON STORE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/markmontano

Can you imagine getting one of these in the mail? What a 

wonderful card/gift!

Do you believe in mermaids?

"Paint" like Van Gogh with Oil Pastels

Have you heard about the Van Gogh immersive experience that's been a huge hit around the world? So far over 2 million people have enjoyed it.  I haven't been yet, but I'm excited to go!  To celebrate this event I created a Van Gogh inspired mirror using Van Gogh Oil Pastels from Royal Talens.  It was so easy to get that impasto feel using pastels by simply painting the base of my wood mirror in a dark blue.  I call it the impostor impasto technique! It was a relaxing way to study Starry night which was my inspiration for this mirror.  Even though I didn't interpret it literally, I was able to get the look of it with these amazing highly pigmented oil pastels!  Make sure to check out the beautiful Royal Talens craft supplies!  Now get out there and Make Your Mark!

Of course you photograph anything Van Gogh with sunflowers!

Small strokes in bold colors make the perfect imposter impasto!

Everything I used for this project here:

Royal Talens Oil Pastels Set of 12: https://bit.ly/3xVEcKn Royal Talens Oil Pastels Set of 24: https://amzn.to/3dlPVtF Royal Talens Oil Pastels Set of 60: https://amzn.to/2U8l50O Royal Talens Pastel Varnish: https://bit.ly/3haZbSG Fish Tank Glass: https://amzn.to/35TLeTQ E6000 Glue: https://amzn.to/2VfF248 Dark Blue Matte Chalky Finish: https://bit.ly/3jjCa2x

Watch how to make this mirror here OR watch

how to make it on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/ehgUHam07Fk

Love the crushed fish tank glass!  It gives the mirror more dimension and softened the 

edges of the mirror

Paint like a master!