
Mermaids

A Mermaid 1900

Venus Rising
Mermaid Paintings:
Mermaid paintings can be done in a variety of styles. Though it may seem strange to speak of a "realistic" painting of a mythological creature, some painters paint mermaids in settings of waves, beaches, and underwater reefs that appear very natural and true to life. These paintings are probably more accurately described as surrealistic. Mermaid paintings are extremely abstract, leaving the meaning of the work, and possibly even the subject matter, open to interpretation. Styles can also be traditional and classical or modern and innovative. Mermaids have been painted in oil for centuries, and it is still a popular medium.