Finished illustration titled "The Navigator." Completed using pen and ink on smooth Bristol this piece features a mermaid holding a Ramsden Sextant, which is a device that sailors used to navigate the stars on their journey across the wide open ocean. Check out some of the process pictures below!

Yes, I'm showing the very messy beginning of this illustration. Everything starts out as a humble idea that hopefully will grow into something awesome.

Outline work prepared and ready for shading.

FIlling in the heaviest ink areas first before really getting into the stippiling.

Working in the details.

Mermaid details before the scales were shaded.

Compass rose details!

Close up of the small pirate ship details.