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Blondie
02-13-2013, 12:29 AM
So, I don't know about any of you, but sometimes I just like to fill in tail designs. I have no real intentions on using them on an actual tail in the future, but I figured it would be fun to draw/color. So, here's a thread for people who have tail designs that they might use themselves, or are just drawing and playing with colors. Just post your pictures and share your art!

Though there are rules to this thread!

1. If you're interested in a tail design, talk to the artist before taking it.
2. No stealing.
3. Always credit who made the stencil.
4. Be respectful.


For my drawings, you are more than welcomed to use them for your tail. Please send me a PM first though if you are! I take requests because I like having something to work with xD

Here's my first idea used from Raven's stencil for her tails. I'm in awe by the Angler fluke. At first I wasn't too sure about it, but now I really like the edgy fish look to it.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a341/Sliver_Shine29/tail1_zpsc154753b.png

Mermaid Caidence
02-13-2013, 01:41 AM
I really love the fluke! :) Where did you find the stencil?

Blondie
02-13-2013, 01:52 AM
They're all from Raven. Here's here facebook. They're with her pictures. http://www.facebook.com/MerBellaStudios?fref=ts

Mermaid Annariea
02-13-2013, 02:21 AM
how did you color that without losing the details? was it in photoshop?

ShyMer
02-13-2013, 08:00 AM
you can use layers with masks (i like multiply) in Photoshop to add color without losing details in the template layer. i would assume gimp should do this too, also painter does masks as well.

Blondie
02-13-2013, 01:21 PM
I use Gimp, but photoshop does the same thing. Basically, take whatever template you want to use and make that the background or your first layer. Then, add a new layer. This is where I add the color. I turn the opacity down a little so the template still shows through. Then I use the smudge tool to blend :)

MerEmma
02-13-2013, 01:38 PM
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l571/ZeezZeez/Tails/PICTURE1.jpg

This is really the only design I've made that I like. I've been making a lot lately and I really want a design that's super shiny in the water and stands out. Ah, well. I've got time. =P (dreaming about silicone merbellas, haha! I need to plan more of my fabric tail soon)

Mermaid Evolet
02-13-2013, 01:54 PM
I use Gimp, but photoshop does the same thing. Basically, take whatever template you want to use and make that the background or your first layer. Then, add a new layer. This is where I add the color. I turn the opacity down a little so the template still shows through. Then I use the smudge tool to blend :)

can you make a tutorial and put it on youtube? or something like that? bc i really suck at photoshop D:

Blondie
02-13-2013, 09:44 PM
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l571/ZeezZeez/Tails/PICTURE1.jpg

This is really the only design I've made that I like. I've been making a lot lately and I really want a design that's super shiny in the water and stands out. Ah, well. I've got time. =P (dreaming about silicone merbellas, haha! I need to plan more of my fabric tail soon)

Cuuutteeee!! I love the purple and blue! I never see enough purple tails out there! I wish you luck with your savings towards your Merbella!



can you make a tutorial and put it on youtube? or something like that? bc i really suck at photoshop D:

Sure thing! I gotta figure out how to do that first! Hopefully I can make a tutorial tonight :) It's not too hard once you see it you'll go "Ahhh!! I got it!"

Blondie
02-13-2013, 09:54 PM
Another one! I'm trying to do these daily :) I haven't done art in so long, it feels good!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a341/Sliver_Shine29/tail2_zps90ad5b56.png

MerEmma
02-13-2013, 10:11 PM
Wow, that one would make an AMAZING Merbellas tail. o_o I'd be gorgeous as the Angler fluke too!

Mermaid Evolet
02-14-2013, 06:54 AM
Wow, that one would make an AMAZING Merbellas tail. o_o I'd be gorgeous as the Angler fluke too!

haha that's the same thing i thought when i saw this beautiful blue/yellow tail (i totally love this colors together) ;)

Ariel-Starfish
02-14-2013, 07:23 AM
Oooh nice tail designs! Want to see more!

Blondie
02-17-2013, 01:46 AM
This is a design for Felicia! It's based off a peacock!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a341/Sliver_Shine29/tail3_zps57577233.png

Ariel-Starfish
02-17-2013, 02:57 AM
Now that is a lovely design! I love it how the colors blen in together :3

Ashe
02-17-2013, 10:01 AM
I love the peacock design, Blondie :) And I think that Merbella's fluke shape really compliments it.

Felicia
02-17-2013, 12:50 PM
Thanks Blondie the colours are perfect

Mermaid Danielle
02-17-2013, 01:00 PM
These are beautiful!

Felicia
02-17-2013, 05:20 PM
I think an abalone based tail would be cool to see

Blondie
02-17-2013, 05:33 PM
Thanks everyone!! I'm currently working on two designs for Mermaid Harmony! Means a lot yall look at these :)

Mermaid Harmony
02-18-2013, 12:41 PM
Yay! Super excited! :-D

MerEmma
02-18-2013, 05:22 PM
I can't wait to see, too.

Blondie
02-18-2013, 06:23 PM
Here's Mermaid Harmony's fire inspired tail!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a341/Sliver_Shine29/tail4_zps50296422.png

Ashe
02-18-2013, 06:31 PM
Oh wow Blondie! That is awesome! :D

Mermaid Pickles
02-18-2013, 07:40 PM
I'm now tempted to put up a design I made on here, but unfortunately, the website doesn't agree with my photos, so yeah.... =.= And I REALLY don't want to do the whole thing again on a computer, since it'd take me longer than by hand, and even that took three days.... Gah.

sunrise
02-18-2013, 07:49 PM
I love the fire design, it's so pretty!

Blondie
02-19-2013, 12:29 AM
Thanks everyone!!

@Pickles Try using photobucket.com upload them there then post the link that starts with [IMG]

Mermaid Evolet
02-19-2013, 04:16 AM
oh my gosh, this fire tail is more than awesome :thumbs up:

seagirls626
02-19-2013, 04:35 AM
Wow... Love that fire tail! Reminds me of Katniss from The Hunger Games. Katniss Everdeen, the mermaid on fire!!!

Blondie
02-19-2013, 10:50 AM
I was thinking the same thing Seagirls!! I was like "I am as radiant as the sun...." xDDD

Mermaid Harmony
02-19-2013, 09:27 PM
Thanks Blondie! I loved the way it turned out, and can't wait to turn it into a tail!! :-D I like that radiant as a sun bit..cool beans.

Blondie
02-19-2013, 09:29 PM
I will freak out if you use that design xD Or if anyone uses my designs

Mermaid Pickles
02-19-2013, 10:34 PM
Thanks everyone!!

@Pickles Try using photobucket.com upload them there then post the link that starts with [IMG]
I don't have a photobucket. I have a DA, though.....I could put it up there, I guess....but I'd have to redraw it because the original doodle got ruined yesterday. ><

Blondie
02-20-2013, 03:41 AM
I don't have a photobucket. I have a DA, though.....I could put it up there, I guess....but I'd have to redraw it because the original doodle got ruined yesterday. ><
Photobucket is free to use. Just requires a quick set up. I've had my photobucket for about seven years now. It's wonderful.

seagirls626
02-21-2013, 08:09 AM
Hurray for Katniss quotes!!!

Mermaid Shayna
02-21-2013, 06:53 PM
I'm thinking about getting something based off one of these fish from Raven when I save up enough for a performance tail
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT00MNRYu0giov4XH50UFdVKGhAdOVdY sS2T0TlQwlg2Su_NQyQhttps://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQlH8GzH-ql4xdvfHas4WQIasphL74yT1ah2SJGpxBQSuEB-t4Wog
Or this design I made for a basic
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Blondie
02-21-2013, 11:21 PM
Shayna!!! I love the blending at the fluke!

Winged Mermaid
02-22-2013, 12:21 AM
Loving all the beautiful designs here ^_^ For anyone interested in doing their on computer coloring on these kinds of templates, GIMP is free and there are tutorials, including very useful video tutorials, all over the net :) I was screaming with frustration when I started with it, and I watched some tutorials to help me. Now I can do a lot of photo editing and work with graphics. So give it a go!

Mermaid Shayna
02-22-2013, 10:36 AM
Thanks Blondie! I used the gradient tool for it ;)

MerEmma
03-03-2013, 10:42 AM
Anyone done any lately? I haven't had much time, haha.

Ariel-Starfish
03-23-2013, 02:06 PM
yeah...any new designs anyone? :)

Mertara
03-23-2013, 02:52 PM
I'm about to be working on some sketches ;) I have quite a few unique ideas in mind! Lately I have been thinking a lot about alternative tails, like split-tails, and octo tails, or maybe even a REVERSE mermaid....YES I SAID IT :P

I'm a huge cichlid fan, so I have lots and lots of ideas in mind using their patterns and colors~!

MerEmma
04-04-2013, 12:35 PM
Anything new?

Blondie
04-05-2013, 11:44 PM
Blah no... I might do one tonight since I'm free :3 I've just been so busy busy... Hmm let's see if I can think of something pretty...

MerEmma
04-05-2013, 11:55 PM
I've been trying to do a design with lime green, hot pink and bright purple but I can't get it to blend right. so irritating. :b

Blondie
04-06-2013, 12:45 AM
Here's one I just did xD Inspired off of the Northern Lights.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a341/Sliver_Shine29/tail5_zpsabeb0cfa.png

Blondie
04-06-2013, 12:47 AM
I've been trying to do a design with lime green, hot pink and bright purple but I can't get it to blend right. so irritating. :b
It takes a lot of time to get the right blend. It's not just one click and done. I spend a lot of time trying to blend the colors correctly. Plus, when the colors aren't "matching" or "alike" it makes it even harder. So green to red, blue to orange, purple to yellow, are all hard to blend since they're complimenting colors.

MerEmma
04-06-2013, 12:53 AM
Ooh, I really like the green and purple on that one a lot. <3

Oh goodness yes, I could only do it on photoshop. I don't have enough markers to try it, or pencils, aha. I'll have to try again tomorrow I suppose.

Ariel-Starfish
04-06-2013, 03:20 AM
You know what would be cool? Designing tails out of cartoon characters and such :p just for fun xD I would like to see a Lara Croft Tomb Raider kinda themed tail, anyone? xD haha

MerEmma
04-07-2013, 12:07 AM
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-j23bhiAWhG8/UWBm4_LVZAI/AAAAAAAAII0/BiGEf46CJ1E/s640/DSCN1955.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AavOhgMCcjw/UWBm41ghO0I/AAAAAAAAIIw/ZWiC5MgVg_g/s640/DSCN1951.JPG
A beach towel of mine that would make a rockin' mermaid tail. :b I'd love to try and attempt this with black detailing on the fluke but I don't think I really have the right programs to try. xD

Talise
04-12-2013, 09:15 AM
I just designed my personal tail that I hope to order from Merbellas someday :) Please excuse my horrendous photoshop skills D:

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Merman Arion
04-13-2013, 02:08 AM
@ Blondie... I loved your design based off the Northern Lights. :D

As a merman, my dream tail would be something with differentes shapes of blue. Like an "Aquamarine" version with the Angler fluke. Blue is my favorite color. You think you can do a design for me so i can see what it would be like as a Merbella tail?? That would be very nice of you if you can find the time to do that.

I'm considering the Mermaid Raven to do my dream tail. :)

MerEmma
04-13-2013, 12:54 PM
Mermaid Raven's tails are almost the whole community's envy. :P

Blondie
04-13-2013, 08:17 PM
@Mahina: VERY cute! I like purple tails. The swirls are cute too ^^

@A French Merman: First of all. HI! I don't think I've ever met you on the network. I just noticed you're from Paris and I had a fan girl moments. It's my absolute dream to visit France.
And I'd love to design that tail for you! I'm an Aquamarine fanatic too. I tried to base my tail off it a bit with a hint of Hannah. I'm currently am really busy with college stuff. I might finish it tonight actually if I get my work done right now!

Talise
04-13-2013, 10:43 PM
Thanks, Blondie. :) I want it to be very fairy tale and whimsical... I may ease up on the swirliness of the swirls, but we'll see :)

Merman Arion
04-14-2013, 04:15 AM
@ Blondie... Bonjour mademoiselle ;)
I'm glad to see a fan of my country. If you ever want to visit Paris, the city of lights, i would be happy to help you and be your guide. :cool:

It's nice to see that we have the same tastes because i feel like we are on the same wavelength. I'm an Aquamarine fanatic too hehehe!:yay:
I imagine my dream tail a bit like your design based off the Northern Lights but with differentes colors of blue. I think the result would be amazing!

Take your time to make the design. I have been a student before, i totally respect the college stuff. See you later. :)

SeaGlass Siren
04-14-2013, 08:46 AM
Aside my dream is also to visit my other motherland. (I'm partfrench)
I would love to see the palace of Versailles and the Paris opera house (the one with the phantom)

At the moment I'm trying to come up with a navy blue tail design, an iredescent white tail inspired by the arctic, and a tail inspired by jellyfish..

Mermaid Evolet
07-17-2013, 09:43 AM
If some of you want to be part of my "tail design contest" just check out this thread:
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthre...Design-Contest (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?5610-Mermaid-Tail-Design-Contest)

Would be great to see such awesome tail designs in my contest. ;)

Mermaid Saphira
07-17-2013, 11:00 AM
These are all so incredibly beautiful and unqiue! I've done some designs myself here, I've got..

Neptune's daughter designs: http://mernetwork.com/index/album.php?albumid=610

and Drawn designs: http://mernetwork.com/index/album.php?albumid=280

Merrow Erie
07-20-2013, 01:56 PM
I'm working on a manly merman tail design cause Mermen are the shit. I've got one side finished so stay tuned and bear with me.

Merrow Erie
07-20-2013, 03:33 PM
Here's my merman tail design. Hindsight being 20/20, I wouldn't have tried to make the top gold. And the bottom fin was a demon bitch. But it came out pretty good.

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Based on this Halfmoon Plakat

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Daphne
08-26-2013, 10:49 PM
Bettas are awesome for inspiration. So crazy how they start off white and the colors just grow on them like they dunked themselves in paint. Mine started off white with green and blue splotches. Now he's this.

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Also kinda kicking myself for finding this thread after posting my ginormo one elsewhere in this forum. How do you link threads? Also discovered the album part of the forums after the fact. I'm new here, that's my excuse :p

Everyone's got some amazing concepts between here and the other tail design thread.