K-2SO, Gamora, and More Become Mermaids for MerMay

If you follow any artists on social media, you probably notice they commit to drawing challenges every so often. There’s InktoberOpens in a new tab in October, and May has something really special: MerMay! Started by animator Tom BancroftOpens in a new tab, the MerMay challenge is all about drawing a mermaid every day in May. Artists go underwater with original characters and characters from pop culture. This week’s Fan Art FridayOpens in a new tab is all about the latter.

Let’s start with a closer look at Rogue OneOpens in a new tab‘s K-2SO:

Art by Brian Kesinger | Follow him on InstagramOpens in a new tab and get prints at EtsyOpens in a new tab

And Guardians of the GalaxyOpens in a new tab‘s Gamora:

Art by Erin LeflerOpens in a new tab | Follow her on InstagramOpens in a new tab and PinterestOpens in a new tab and visit her websiteOpens in a new tab

Moana by Kristin AsklandOpens in a new tab:

Had a lot of fun turning Moana into a mermaid🌼 #mermayOpens in a new tab #artOpens in a new tab pic.twitter.com/GfujNECRuSOpens in a new tab

— Kristin Askland🐌 (@kristinaskland) May 12, 2017Opens in a new tab

Catwoman by Ashley TaylorOpens in a new tab:

TBT: Catwoman and her catfish! 🙂 #mermay #catwoman #mermaidOpens in a new tab

A post shared by Ashley Taylor (@ashley24taylor) on May 11, 2017 at 5:01pm PDT

Holly Golightly by Raiane SilvaOpens in a new tab

I was inspired by the iconic Audrey Hepburn at Breakfast at Tiffany’s for this mermaid. Me inspirei na icônica Audrey Hepburn em Bonequinha de Luxo p/ essa ilustração.#mermay #mermay2017#mermaid#character #illustration#illustrator#ilustração #desenho#drawing#draw#sketch #art#artwork#design#movie#cult #cinema#luxury#fashion#sereia #instagood#artistsoninstagram #artistOpens in a new tab

A post shared by Raiane Silva (@raianesilva_ilustra) on May 12, 2017 at 7:20am PDT

Wonder Woman by Psiche senza AmoreOpens in a new tab

A post shared by Psiche senza Amore (@psichesenzaamore)Opens in a new tab on May 12, 2017 at 7:40am PDT

Swim to the gallery below to see more art by Brian and Erin; you’ll find Ahsoka TanoOpens in a new tab, Asajj Ventress, and Nebula as mermaids. Don’t forget to search the #mermay hashtag Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr (warning: it’s a rabbit hole).

Have you created any pieces for #mermay? Share them with us on Twitter, @amy_geekOpens in a new tab and @nerdistOpens in a new tab!

Do you create any sort of fan art? If so, I want to see it. Whether you focus on a specific fandom or pull inspiration from multiple stories and mediums, I’d like to highlight what you do. If you’re interested in being featured in a future edition of Fan Art Friday, get in touch with me at alratcliffe@yahoo.com with examples of your work. If you’re not an artist, feel free to email me with recommendations for Fan Art Friday.

Featured Image: Brian Kesinger (K-2SO), Erin Lefler (Gamora)