{"id":65032,"date":"2022-09-17T08:20:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-17T08:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/?p=65032"},"modified":"2022-09-17T08:20:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T08:20:14","slug":"8-most-life-like-mermaid-paintings-by-derreck-burnett","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/blog\/8-most-life-like-mermaid-paintings-by-derreck-burnett\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Most Life-Like Mermaid Paintings By Derreck Burnett"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xf8vZw0dPAc?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe>Some of the most lifelike mermaid paintings you will ever see are by a very talented artist named Derreck Burnett. It seems that Burnett calls himself the &#8220;Mermaid Man&#8221; and he lives in the Florida Keys.<\/p>\n<p>Burnett&#8217;s beautiful mermaid paintings have been displayed in galleries in Key West, Naples and Sarasota and have also been exhibited at trade shows. He has been featured on Fox News, ABC World News Tonight With Peter Jennings, The History Channel and Discovery Channel.<\/p>\n<p>Burnett&#8217;s mermaid paintings are so realistic that many people have actually asked him if his mermaid paintings are authentic photographs that were digitally manipulated. When Burnett is asked this question he simply tells those who ask him that he paints from life and does not photograph his subjects.<\/p>\n<p>Burnett has received a number of awards for his mermaid art including first place in the Mermaid Arts Contest sponsored by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).<\/p>\n<p>One of the most interesting things about Burnett&#8217;s mermaid paintings is how he manages to capture so much emotion in these painted works. Instead of just painting a pretty picture, he uses color, light and shadow to convey moods and feelings that are clearly evident when you look at some of his amazing paintings. Even though these mermaids appear<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever wondered how mermaids would look like if they were real? Would they be more human or fish-like? Well, let&#8217;s just say that we don&#8217;t want to imagine what these mermaids would actually look like. We&#8217;re not sure if you can call them human anymore.<\/p>\n<p>These paintings are so realistic that it&#8217;s hard to believe that they are not photos of real mermaids. If you&#8217;ll take a closer look, you will see that the details like their hair, hands, and faces are extremely detailed. They are almost photo-realistic. The only thing that seems unreal about them is the fact that they have a human upper body and a fish-like lower body. But who knows, maybe there is something out there just as strange as these paintings.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the reason for creating them, it seems like Derreck Burnett wanted to play around with some of his paintings and create some works of art that will give us nightmares forever.<\/p>\n<p>Mermaids have always been a part of folklore. Often depicted as half woman and half fish, the mermaid is a mythical creature with a body of a woman and the tail of a fish. In some cases, mermaids also have other animal parts, such as the head of a bird or another animal. Mermaids are often viewed as dangerous creatures who lure sailors to their death. However, they are also viewed as beautiful guardians who protect ships on their journeys at sea.<\/p>\n<p>Tales of mermaids can be found in many cultures including those of China, Greece, Japan, Africa, and Portugal to name just a few. These ancient stories are often featured in myths and legends that have been passed down through families for generations.<\/p>\n<p>The paintings below are examples of mermaid art created by Derreck Burnett. Burnett has created over 300 paintings depicting mermaids from his imagination and based on the folklore surrounding the mythical creatures. Each painting has been painstakingly researched to ensure accuracy in depicting each creature from head to toe._<\/p>\n<p>The mermaid painting may seem to be a rather tacky decoration for the wall of your house or office, but what if your interior is a bit different? For example, if there is a swimming pool inside with a mermaid in it.<\/p>\n<p>Mermaid art paintings are not common, but we managed to find eight of the most realistic and lifelike mermaid paintings. We don&#8217;t know who the artist is, but we&#8217;re sure you will agree that all these paintings look absolutely stunning.<\/p>\n<p>See them below and tell us which one is your favorite in the comment section.<\/p>\n<p>Mermaid paintings are very interesting. Over the years, many artists have created some very beautiful and captivating works of art featuring mermaids. Many of these paintings are so lifelike that they look exactly like actual mermaids.<\/p>\n<p>Truly amazing mermaid paintings have been created over the years and the following list includes some of the most amazing mermaid paintings ever created. The fact that there are so many different types of paintings is one reason why this list is so long. Another reason is because each painting has such great quality to it. These paintings are truly some of the best in the world and feature mermaids from every possible angle.<\/p>\n<p>The myth of the mermaid has been around for centuries. Stories and legends about their enchanting songs, their alluring beauty, and their long flowing hair are some of the oldest there are. Countless stories have been told about them over the centuries, but one thing remains true: mermaids are always depicted as beautiful and seductive creatures.<\/p>\n<p>The paintings in this article showcase some of the most realistic depictions of these mythical beauties that we&#8217;ve ever seen. The artists had to be masters of their craft to be able to paint these so realistically, mixing imagination and reality in order to show us what a mermaid would look like if she were real. You won&#8217;t believe how lifelike these creatures really look!<\/p>\n<p>Mermaids are some of the most fascinating creatures to be found in medieval and Renaissance art. They appear in paintings, frescoes, engravings, carvings and sculptures, which are all wonderful examples of Renaissance artwork. The mermaids depicted in these works of art are often depicted as beautiful young women with fish tails.<\/p>\n<p>Towards the end of the 15th century, artists began to take inspiration from antiquity, and they began to depict mermaids in a more classical manner. This trend continued into the 16th century where they were shown as sea deities with elaborate costumes.<\/p>\n<p>Race was also something that became an issue with mermaids. During this period, many Europeans believed that mermaids were African women who had been transformed into sea creatures by evil sorcerers. 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