Mermaid hunting

First off, I must say the colors are gorgeous. Bright, smooth, they mix well, and I love your use of a flaring red and a soft, calming blue. Over all are the key to making this piece astounding. The first object that caught my eye was the goldfish, which is good yet it may take away from the main idea of the mermaid itself. But the reflection of the fins and scales makes this a pleasing sight.

I'm rather confused as to why blood is dripping from her neck while she is submerged. No doubt this is a beautiful piece, but that stuck out and kind of distracting. Or goldfish can now fly. That's also a possibility.

I love they way you portray the mermaid. Most think of elegant, graceful, calm and beautiful when they hear that word. Yet in this piece she is fierce, face decorated with the blood of her enemies, possibly war paint. One thing you could have done with this mood is change her facial expression to a more blood-thirsty type instead of emotionless. In fact, she almost looks happy, with that subtle curve of her lip.

Over all, this is amazing, so keep up the good work.