Yanko, Mark :: Joan Pelaez

Chinese mermaid - unpublished commission (2)

Artist: Joan Pelaez (All)

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Chinese mermaid - unpublished commission (2) Comic Art

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This is the prelim for this illustration that the artist sent to me almost 2 years ago.

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Title:	Chinese mermaid - unpublished commission (2)
Artist:	Joan Pelaez (All)
Media Type:	Pencil
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	727
Likes on CAF:	5 6
Comments:	4
Added to Site:	3/31/2023
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Description

I've always had this thing for mermaids.

Upon discovering the classical illustrative style of Joan Pelaez in SQP's Gallery Girls books, I knew that here, at last, was someone who UNDERSTANDS. Pelaez and the delicious subject matter of mermaids go together like Sonny and Cher ("Who?")...like Donny and Marie ("Whooooooo?")...like Elton and Bernie. Rarely has such a perfect mesh of artist and subject been seen here on CAF. (OK, I'm exaggerating and I'm prejudiced).

I waited for this commission for nearly a year. This was in marked contrast to my experience with my first from this artist par excellence, which was executed and expedited. I won't make with the usual cliches about the virtues of patience. But I will say that I loved the first drawing Joan did for me on spec, but I love this second one even more.

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	Mark Yanko
Joined:	August 2009
Last Login:	January 2026
Country:	UNITED STATES
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E DLS
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/31/2023

As a fan and collector of SQP publications since the early 80's, I can't help but feel like I really missed the boat on this artist. Actually, the more I look at this fabulous piece, not only did I miss the boat, apparently I couldn't even find the ocean! Okay, enough with the sea humor. This piece is insane. As I sit here looking at my computer screen, I honestly can't help but wish I was holding this in my hands so I could study it up close. Just phenomenal pencil work (is it really all done in pencil?). The tones, textures, and details are simply amazing. I hate to single out pieces in other people's galleries because it can come off as (unintentionally) dismissive of the rest of their collection, but this has to be one of my favorite pieces in your gallery. Congratulations my friend.

Red Raven
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 5/27/2023

Woooooow magnificent 💫

John C
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 6/28/2023

So that's where the key to my heart ended.

Bernard Voorzichtig
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 8/5/2023

Beautiful piece!

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