My one year mark is today. :)
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My one year mark is today. :)
Great news everyone!
snazzy!
I checked in with her last night and she said she has a bunch of updates ready to go and she's also prepping for the Weeki 2017 calendar shoot (they shoot between now and end of May, we lent our 3 tails last year for it) so hopefully people should start hearing things soon :)
Raven sent me a message today!!! My tail is basically finished and once it dries she will send pictures! Not gunna lie, I'll probably cry like a baby from joy once it's here!
Felicia that's awesome! Unboxing video please? *puppy eyes*
I just received my first sketch so I am absolutely HYPED!! I'm almost scared to make note of any tweaks I want — her art is so beautiful! I thought she just whipped everything up in a program (which would still be brilliant), but it looks like watercolors? Either way it's gorgeous
Raven does her sketches by hand
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Originally Posted by Felicia
Omg yay!! :hail:
That is really cool that she hand sketches the design. :) I am really excited for you all getting your tails or seeing progress photos! I am also excited about the 2017 Weeki Wachee calendar. Right now my phone's lock screen is the 2016 calendar cover. I showed the photo to my friend and she really loved the Merbella tails.
They're absolutely gorgeous — the effort she puts into it is amazing.
How did I not know about these? Now I know what to propose for the next household calendar :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Alea
I plan to make one, as long as I can find my camera that is lolQuote:
Originally Posted by PetLoverSpy
Yay for everyone having progress! Fins crossed I get an update to :yay:
So out of curiosity what have people's production times been recently? Not wait times, but the time from when Raven said were starting your tail to the time she says its posted (or those close to being finished how long that took)? I'm not being impatient I promise I'm just curious as to kind of how long it takes her to actually make a tail (I know it varies greatly because of a number of factors) but I still think the numbers would be interesting.
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My production time so far has been just over 8 months
i assume what take the most time is the elaborate paint job. she is amazing and amazing work takes time.
I know, I'm always amazed :swoon: she is 100% worth the wait and production time!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ashton
I think what happens too for all tails makers if they tell you they're starting but then something happens and they cant and it gets delayed. I know she started Tia Michelle a few times and various things transpired that prevented her from getting very far (needing to order new gear etc specific to her tail) I know they had to stop things and overhaul their workspace fo ventilation as well and that stopped things for a bit. I know Raven just like many others hesitate to tell people they've started until they actually get a good chunk done lol that way no one feels let down.
That makes sense. Working with other people can definitely cause setbacks.
I got pictures today *heavy breathing* o.O I'd post them but I unfortunately can't resize them on my iPad
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Is this your tail, Felicia? At first I thought it might be Ariel's, but the stripes are the wrong color, so I am guessing yours? :)
Yeah I saw that too and figured it was Felecia's :)
Yup, I see her happy squealing in the comments. *Giggle* Congrats, deary!
I think I'm in love with those colours... and the fins.
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I love the spines on the dorsal. They're so wicked.
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That's beautiful! I love the colour scheme!
Some of my colors are similar with additional ones. Now I'm just excited to see those later.
Yep, thats my baby! I also have a headdress, top and necklace that match it!
Oh my god felicia, you must be one happy mer! I fricken love your tail. I can't wait to see all the pieces together!:swoon::drool::fallover:
I'm freaking out to be honest! I should have it in a few weeks, ravens holding on to it just a little longer to do some wonderful stuff with it, but once its here I'll do a video and a butt load of pictures of it all together! Side note: Totally worth a year and a half wait and I'd definitely do it again!
OMG Felicia!!! It's gorgeous!!
You can barely see that seam line! she does such great work! I am interested in the blended waist line!Quote:
Originally Posted by Little_Orca
It is good to see an example of the Merbella scales again. That tail is so very beautiful I love the markings, fin design, everything! Congrats Felicia it certainly was worth the wait! :D
I swear her tails can come to life and swim away on their own. She seriously does some beautiful work and is a huge inspiration for me whenever I draw mermaid/mermen tails.
Right?! The seam looks to be almost invisible! And the waist... Hnnnngggg... As I've said before, I'm seriously in awe!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ashton
Felicia that tail is unbelievably gorgeous!!!!!!
Thanks! Raven is an amazing artist, I gave her free reign over the design and she just blew it out of the water!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Enora
Felicia your tail is fricking gorgeous!! Those fins are to die for :jawdrop:
*blushes* you guys are too sweet!
I love that you got the Merbella scales. I love them, there isn't enough tails with them! :)
Mostly because they're a bit more delicate. I know that from a distance the merbella scales really make colours pop though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Leina
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