Gothic Mermaid paper

Gothic Mermaid paperMini Original Painting Honey Watercolour on Paper 67x67mm Framed "Gothic fashion is marked by conspicuously dark, antiquated and homogeneous features. It is stereotyped as eerie, mysterious, complex and exotic. Gothic fiction combines romance and dark elements to produce mystery, suspense, horror and the supernatural." A more detailed information on goth culture can be found here.

She has a Peony in her hair

it was believed that a witch or sorcerer who had a compact with a familiar spirit to serve them could receive these types of revelations or use them to perform various tasks

Trying to rationalise it

pagan beliefs and Christian beliefs

Once touching the bottom

*Name meaning 'Expected Saviour or Deliverer'

The father remarried a woman who also had a daughter

and transport individuals they served

In symbolism rabbits are linked to vigilance and therefore believed to sleep with eyes open

She became sad and lonely

This painting was selected to be featured at 'Rugby Open' 2016 - an exhibition showcasing the best art  from the region

Original painting - Mixed Media on Paper - 210mmX297mm - Framed