I'm in the same boatOriginally Posted by mrsxandamere86
Curse my tiny feet! I just posted over on the monofin board. Maybe someone can give me advice on how to make it work.
although I still ordered a competitor upgrade on my tail. I think we'll be fine. 5.5 is not too far from 6/7. At least you don't have wide, duck feet like me :/ (assuming you don't)
Nope, I've got fairly narrow, dainty feet. Please update and let us know how your fin fits!I'm in the same boat
ATTENTION ALL MERMEN! Raven just announced upcoming merman designs!
“I must be a mermaid, Rango. I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living.”
― Anaïs Nin
Snazzy! I can't wait to see those designs!
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omg thats cool.
where did she announced it?
Mermaid at Heart <3
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Cool!Wish I could afford one. The shipping and taxes to Europe are incredibly expensive.
Nevertheless, Raven's creations are marvelous. Can't wait to see the designs and dream a little.
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I think it's a shame it's so hard to place an order with Raven.
While we mermen are excited to discover her merman designs, it's kind of too late though. Most of us went to Finfolk instead because we couldn't afford to wait more time. So in a way, she lost potential clients but we are happy for the lucky men who will get a tail from her.
The way you worded that you sound pretty resentful. It's not like Raven is bias with who she takes orders from and who she doesn't- she's just in extreme demand. Finfolk said they made 26 tails from summer of 2013 to summer of 2014- and they literally have a team of people helping them. Raven takes on batches of 15+ tails at a time a few times a year, and it's only her and Tyler. If people can't snatch up the order spots when they open, that's just the way it is. I mean it sucks, of course, but she's already pushing herself constantly, leaving her with almost no time for herself, her friends, or her family. Working all nighters on a regular basis and pushing through work when she's sick. Just saying.
Anyway, I'm really excited to see what she comes up with! God knows I've tried to brainstorm mermen wear and have all but failed, haha :P I have a feeling she'll be concentrating on accessories, that will hopefully be available to purchase through her Etsy
I'm curious why she doesn't hire more people to help? It seems like a successful business that you can make pretty good money with. Is it simply not lucrative enough to really start a company of sorts?
Don't be such a guppy. -Ariel
My guess is that she doesn't trust people to keep with her standards of quality and/or doesn't trust people to go off after they're trained and start their own tailmkaing business with her trade secrets. Which I've seen happen with other tailmakers. Also one tailmaking company already got their start from gutting one of her tails and having a special effects artist dissect it and copy the construction.. so, yeah.
You might be right. While I'm in love with my dream tail from Finfolk, my first choice were Raven though. I admit a part of me still dreams of getting one from her but that might never happen. I couldn't help but thinking that if we had seen the upcoming merman designs sooner, I might have found the strength and the patience to wait to place an order but in the end, I went to Finfolk instead because I really wanted a tail for this summer.
I do know how hard she works for this. I apologize for the wrong choice of words.
I dont think it's a potential clients issue. If Raven took every order request she'd have 5 years worth of clients RIGHT now and that is not an exaggeration. She doesnt need exposure, in fact she has asked people not to give it to her (for instance weeki wachee calendar shoot she specifically declined their offers to promote her more on FB and in the establishment because she's got more work than she can handle- politely of course) and I know she's avoided certain situations and offers that every other tail maker would faint over because she is just already too overwhelmed. There is literally nothing else she can possibly do to steamline it or get things out any faster, and Im starting to get annoyed (and no offence to anyone here, I know it's not said to bug anyone) with everyone thinking everything can just be solved if she takes help. What if she doesnt want more? What if she's happy working on her set amount, to the extent that she finds (perfectionist!),and yeah- be selective with the people she wants to work with now to be creative. Too many people approach Raven as if she's like mertailor, or finfolk as if they're like Raven or mernation etc you get what I am saying? None of them are the same and they all have different things to offer and it just depends on what you're in the mood for. I fully believe after all my time in the mermaid world there will never be a tail maker who gets it all the way people want because they'd have to be super human.
Raven makes mermaid tails because she loves the creative process, and she loves to make mermaid dreams come true. She has missed important occasions, gone without food, and greatly suffered for her art because to her it IS art. She doesnt need to do it to live financially, she does it to live creatively. And that's the big difference people gotta realize. One's not better than the other, it's perfectly respectable to be in it to make a living. But people gotta realize the threat of lack of clients isnt a threat lol. Raven wants to work with other creative people, and I believe creatives will always seek her out.
I feel really lucky to have been so established with her right from the start. I was the first person to say, Im going to trust you to do this, take as long as you need , I believe in you. And I think there will always be people who feel that way.
Raven's done stuff with mermen before, but in this instance she found another creative type she hit it off with really well, and I think what they'll produce image wise and tail design wise will be an awesome collaboration. I am excited to see it
I think people are just lucky she takes orders at all. With all the insane abuse she's had from people, I wouldnt blame her one bit if she stopped. I told her a few days ago that as much as I want my tail Id rather she be happy and healthy so if she bailed on it last minute as a friend I'd still find a way to deal. (though, she isn't haha. 3 more in front of me, and Tia you ARE in front of me!)
Well said Raina!
Well said Raina. I think a lot of our mindset (especially those who are new to the mer world) view it as a commercial deal and not an artistic one. After all, how many things can you buy that you can use that is actual "artwork" and not just another order off of Amazon. I can name 1, A womans wedding dress, and even that is more commercial then art these days. Her work is beautiful, her process, her designs, and the structure of her tails are enviable to anyone. I have Mermaid Minnows pictures (as well as many other mermaid pics) as part of my rotating comp background because the tail is just so stunning and a girls gotta have something to work toward *chuckles*.
I may never own a Raven tail, and that is okay. As long as she keeps making them, I can keep oogaling and appreciating. After all, that "is" what you do with great artwork. I do hope people step back and respect her process, stop seeing her as a machine and see her as a very gifted person instead. Even though you have to pay to own the gift, it is still just that...a gift...she choose to make you a tail, thats amazing!
As for people stealing her tail process, that sucks, and I can understand why she doesn't trust anyone else to help her. That seriously sucks.
Don't be such a guppy. -Ariel
I think she is right not to take on help. Seriously, there are too many people that take/steal others ideas or copy artwork, ect, I see it in every hobby I do. Being inspired is one thing, but sometimes people just suck. I wouldn't trust anyone either. She is a wonderful artist and extremely talented and I hope she continues as she has so much to offer!!
hello I read you submarines for some time, I have a fascination for mermaids since childhood, and I love tails merbella, they are beautiful! I wish I could swim with a tail like that someday, but I think it will not succeed, I live in France and here at the pool are very strict rules, and people take me for a crazy I think. ..
I wanted to ask you a question I do not understand anything, I read very little English, I use google translator here, why there neoprene with silicone tails, I do not understand is what's the point, are what is better? or mandatory? thank you for helping me to understand
There is another merman here who speaks French, Merman Arion. Send him a message
Tomorrow (Monday) is Raven and Tyler's wedding anniversary!
S'il vous plaît parler avec Arion. Il parle français et peut-être en mesure de vous aider.
Happy anniversary to them!
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