Whispers of Mermaids

Sleeping Mermaid by Marla L. Niederer

One of the things that happen when you immerse yourself in your art every day is that it can take you deep within the fantasy world you are creating.  Since this spring I have been immersed in the world of Mermaids and Goddesses of the Sea.  It is almost as if they have all been whispering in my ear, waiting to be brought into being.  It all started with this Sleeping Mermaid which I exhibited at the Quinlan Philadelphia Artist Doll and Teddy Bear show this past spring.

Sleeping Mermaid by Marla L. Niederer

I then was given the request of creating a custom Mermaid which is now living in a wonderful home.

Small custom mermaid by Marla L. Niederer

Small custom mermaid by Marla L. Niederer
Since I was making the custom Mermaid, I couldn’t just make one so I made this one which has also found a wonderful home.

Small sleeping mermaid by Marla L. Niederer

Small sleeping mermaid by Marla L. Niederer

Then I started working on Goddess of the Sea. She is far from complete.  At this stage she is just painted with watercolors and waiting for her bead embellishments, hair, and setting.

Goddess of the Sea by Marla L. Niederer

Goddess of the Sea by Marla L. Niederer

I’ll share more pictures as more work on her is done.

Until next time........

warm hugs,

Marla