Sale Price:
$450.00
Original Price:
$500.00
The Cursed Mermaid — Original Pen & Ink Drawing
14×18 inches • Hahnemühle Cotton Rag Paper
The Foundational Artwork for the Cover of Mermaids and the Cursed Valley
“The Cursed Mermaid” is the original pen-and-ink illustration that inspired and shaped the visual identity of our book, Mermaids and the Cursed Valley. Drawn with meticulous cross-hatching, tonal layering, and archival inks on luxurious 16x20 Hahnemühle paper, this piece captures the haunting elegance and quiet strength of the Western Slope’s mythical protector.
The mermaid gazes toward an unseen horizon, her scaled tail shimmering in graphite and ink, while two blooms—symbolic guardians—rest over her heart. A sentinel marmot sits at her side, referencing the land’s watchful spirits and the folklore woven throughout the book. Above them, starbursts scatter across the night sky, echoing the cosmic undercurrent of fate, land, and legacy.
This artwork is both a standalone fine art piece and a pivotal part of the book’s creation—serving as the foundational sketch and narrative compass for the cover design. It carries the earliest visual language of the “curse” mythos, where mountain creatures, celestial signs, and water-born guardians collide.
Details:
• Original pen & ink drawing
• 14×18 inches
• Rendered on premium Hahnemühle archival paper
• Conceptual basis for the cover of Mermaids and the Cursed Valley
• Unframed, shipped flat with protective archival packaging
Perfect for collectors of fine illustration, fans of Colorado folklore, and anyone who loves richly detailed, hand-crafted artwork that bridges myth and landscape.
The Cursed Mermaid — Original Pen & Ink Drawing
14×18 inches • Hahnemühle Cotton Rag Paper
The Foundational Artwork for the Cover of Mermaids and the Cursed Valley
“The Cursed Mermaid” is the original pen-and-ink illustration that inspired and shaped the visual identity of our book, Mermaids and the Cursed Valley. Drawn with meticulous cross-hatching, tonal layering, and archival inks on luxurious 16x20 Hahnemühle paper, this piece captures the haunting elegance and quiet strength of the Western Slope’s mythical protector.
The mermaid gazes toward an unseen horizon, her scaled tail shimmering in graphite and ink, while two blooms—symbolic guardians—rest over her heart. A sentinel marmot sits at her side, referencing the land’s watchful spirits and the folklore woven throughout the book. Above them, starbursts scatter across the night sky, echoing the cosmic undercurrent of fate, land, and legacy.
This artwork is both a standalone fine art piece and a pivotal part of the book’s creation—serving as the foundational sketch and narrative compass for the cover design. It carries the earliest visual language of the “curse” mythos, where mountain creatures, celestial signs, and water-born guardians collide.
Details:
• Original pen & ink drawing
• 14×18 inches
• Rendered on premium Hahnemühle archival paper
• Conceptual basis for the cover of Mermaids and the Cursed Valley
• Unframed, shipped flat with protective archival packaging
Perfect for collectors of fine illustration, fans of Colorado folklore, and anyone who loves richly detailed, hand-crafted artwork that bridges myth and landscape.
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