The Telluride Merman— Original Pen & Ink Drawing
11×14 inches • Hahnemühle Cotton Rag Paper
The Foundational Artwork for Telluride of Mermaids and the Cursed Valley
This one-of-a-kind pen and ink drawing is the original conceptual artwork for the Telluride Merman, featured in Mermaids and the Cursed Valley. Drawn on premium 11×14 Hahnemühle cotton rag paper, this piece captures Telluride’s legendary blend of high-altitude adventure, mining history, and mountain myth.
The merman rides a ski lift through fresh powder, skis in hand, beard windswept, and tail shimmering with cold alpine texture. Hidden in the snowy cliffs is a Tommyknocker—a nod to Telluride’s rich mining past—and clusters of whimsical mushrooms referencing the town’s iconic mushroom festival. In the distance, rugged peaks frame the scene, grounding the artwork firmly in the San Juan Mountains.
Every detail is rendered by hand with archival pen and ink, showcasing intricate textures, expressive shading, and storytelling elements that shaped the final painted version in the book.
This original drawing is a rare opportunity to own a foundational piece of the Mermaids and the Cursed Valley collection—perfect for Telluride locals, mountain lovers, collectors of original illustrations, and fans of Colorado folklore.
Materials:
• 11×14 Hahnemühle 100% cotton rag paper
• Archival pen & ink
• Signed by the artist
A unique, highly collectible artwork that brings Telluride’s rugged charm and mythic spirit to life.
The Telluride Merman— Original Pen & Ink Drawing
11×14 inches • Hahnemühle Cotton Rag Paper
The Foundational Artwork for Telluride of Mermaids and the Cursed Valley
This one-of-a-kind pen and ink drawing is the original conceptual artwork for the Telluride Merman, featured in Mermaids and the Cursed Valley. Drawn on premium 11×14 Hahnemühle cotton rag paper, this piece captures Telluride’s legendary blend of high-altitude adventure, mining history, and mountain myth.
The merman rides a ski lift through fresh powder, skis in hand, beard windswept, and tail shimmering with cold alpine texture. Hidden in the snowy cliffs is a Tommyknocker—a nod to Telluride’s rich mining past—and clusters of whimsical mushrooms referencing the town’s iconic mushroom festival. In the distance, rugged peaks frame the scene, grounding the artwork firmly in the San Juan Mountains.
Every detail is rendered by hand with archival pen and ink, showcasing intricate textures, expressive shading, and storytelling elements that shaped the final painted version in the book.
This original drawing is a rare opportunity to own a foundational piece of the Mermaids and the Cursed Valley collection—perfect for Telluride locals, mountain lovers, collectors of original illustrations, and fans of Colorado folklore.
Materials:
• 11×14 Hahnemühle 100% cotton rag paper
• Archival pen & ink
• Signed by the artist
A unique, highly collectible artwork that brings Telluride’s rugged charm and mythic spirit to life.
