Critique my tail design?

[Agent Dragon]

The time has come.
I finally have enough money for a silicone tail! I’m just... I’m so happy. I’ve spent a long while considering tailmakers and ultimately decided on getting a Spellbound from Mertailor. I love the scales and flukes (and the price tag certainly helped too, hahaha).
I’ve been working on this design for months while saving up, and I want to hear how you guys feel about it. I’m planning on becoming a professional and doing children’s parties; I don’t know if that’ll affect anyone’s opinions or not but I figured I’d put it out there.
Anyway, here’s the drawing. Let me know what you think!

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[Ransom]

First off, congrats Dragon! I'm really happy for you :)

Many designers break up the uniform colour with darker-coloured stripes and veined patterns along the fluke -- I'd do that to add more depth and variety. I like dorsal and hip fins as well, they're a great addition.

Really appreciate your good wishes too. All the best!

[ChelseaSelkie]

I would try to add some depth. I love the color scheme, and it would look awesome both as you show it here, or as the hot red / purple with the secondary colors as "underlighting" on the scales.
Do you plan on adding any extra fins? Some hip fins would help to round out your current design, IMO.

[Agent Dragon]

First off, congrats Dragon! I'm really happy for you :)

Many designers break up the uniform colour with darker-coloured stripes and veined patterns along the fluke -- I'd do that to add more depth and variety. I like dorsal and hip fins as well, they're a great addition.

Really appreciate your good wishes too. All the best!

Good idea! I’ll add “veins” to the fluke. I think keep them fairly light, as the actual fluke has a lot of depth on its own in the photographs on their website.
I like dorsal fins too, but I’m a little worried about sitting on it. Like I mentioned, I plan on going professional, and that would entail some sitting in my tail. Maybe hip fins, though! I’ll have to mull it over.


I would try to add some depth. I love the color scheme, and it would look awesome both as you show it here, or as the hot red / purple with the secondary colors as "underlighting" on the scales.
Do you plan on adding any extra fins? Some hip fins would help to round out your current design, IMO.

Thanks! The color scheme was inspired by the squarespot anthias, hence the pink splotch on the hip.
Unfortunately, Mertailor doesn’t offer color accents for individual scales, but I like the idea!
As for hip fins, I’m considering it. If I do end up getting them, what color(s) would you guys recommend? The asymmetrical design of the tail body poses an interesting conundrum. Keep in mind that I can only have up to four colors.

Thanks for the feedback, both of you!


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[ChelseaSelkie]

Mertailor does offer underlighting, which isn't an individual scale thing. :) his most recent tails have it.
I would recommend one of the median colors on the fins, just to even out the color scheme.

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[Ransom]

I like dorsal fins too, but I’m a little worried about sitting on it. Like I mentioned, I plan on going professional, and that would entail some sitting in my tail. Maybe hip fins, though! I’ll have to mull it over.


I don't think sitting with a dorsal will be a problem, I've seen mers doing it in Spellbounds with no issues. Best to check with Mertailor himself to see what can and can't be done :)

[Mermaid Aerial Princess]

I think your tail is beautiful. The mix of colors is unique and eye catching. It's going to be lovely underwater.


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[Agent Dragon]

Mertailor does offer underlighting, which isn't an individual scale thing. :) his most recent tails have it.
I would recommend one of the median colors on the fins, just to even out the color scheme.

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I don’t think I know what you mean by “underlighting.” Could you elaborate please? I’m a little confused.


I think your tail is beautiful. The mix of colors is unique and eye catching. It's going to be lovely underwater.

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Thank you! [emoji5]


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[ChelseaSelkie]

To explain the process a bit: they put a lighter color on the tail, then paint it over with a darker one on top so it only shows through between the scales. This makes it look like the scales are lit from beneath, or on the inside. :)

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[Robartt]

I really dig the colour you've chosen... I think you have really good taste in colours[emoji4][emoji4]

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