Mermaid Artists

Mermaids are part of a fantasy world in which many people have been inspired to write and paint images of. Mermaids are beautiful creatures and remain a mystical part of a world of fantasy that continues to give life to the deeper realms of our dreams and imagination. There have been many illustrators of mermaids over the years, here are some of the more popular ones.

Howard Pyle was born in 1853. His art was part of what was called "art nouveau" style. He used watercolors. One of his illustrations was of a mermaid sharing a passionate kiss with a pirate. Pyle was not only a great artist, but he wrote some of his own books and stories. Many of his books have been considered classics, such as "The Adventures of Robin Hood. " One of the final books he illustrated was Saint Joan of Arc, by the great Mark Twain.

John Waterhouse's mermaid sitting on the beach combing her long dark red hair depicted how alluring both women and the sea are to man. This hypnotizing duos are believed to be the basis of luring unsuspecting sailors under the depths of the oceans for the purpose of sacrifice and information. Born in Rome to artist parents. He spent most of his life in Italy and his love for the country came forth in his paintings.

Raoul Dufy was famous for his sea side paintings. Many of them give us a sense of gentleness and gaiety. Dufy wasn't fully credited among his peers until The Salon D'autonne exhibition in 1907. He was admired most for how his pictures depicted architecture so eloquently through his use of color.