Mermaid Tail eBook "Design Theory and Principles"

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In this eBook I take you through the theory and principles of mermaid tail design. This is not a step by step tutorial on designing a mermaid tail, but rather information to help guide you on your creation journey.

This eBook covers the following:

• What Tools to Use
• Symmetry Tools
• When to Use Symmetry
• Wonky Symmetry Line Example
• Using Real Fish for Reference
• Inspiration from Other Sources
• Inspiration from Other Mermaid Tail Makers
• Making a Mood Board
• Selecting the Right Monofin
• Example Monofin Shapes
• Making an Appealing Design
• Shape Language
• Interesting Silhouettes
• Colour Theory
• Colour Harmony Formulas
• Colour Context
• How Colours Make Us Feel
• Differences from Screen to Screen
• The Science of Colour Underwater
• Creating a Colour Palette with Pantone Colours
• How to Check Pantone Colours
• Contrast is KING
• What Does "High Contrast" Mean?
• What About Brushes?
• Mermaid Scale Design
• Scale Sheets
• Layer Style Example
• Real Fish Scale Reference
• Other Scale Reference
• Pattern Reference
• Texture Reference
• Blended Waistbands
• Protecting Your Work

Intermediate knowledge of your chosen digital artwork creation tool (in my case Photoshop) will help you better understand some aspects of this eBook.