The Sleeping Mermaid

michaelparkes

abstract painting

fantasy art

possibly oil pastel

neo expressionist

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

paint stroke

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolor

"The Sleeping Mermaid" is a captivating artwork by Michael Parkes, a British artist known for his surreal and dreamlike imagery. This painting portrays a mermaid, her body curled in a peaceful slumber, with a mesmerizing, intricate tail. The background, a swirling blend of earth tones, evokes a sense of underwater tranquility, highlighting Parkes' mastery in capturing the fantastical.