Colorful Mermaids

Ah, the mysterious mermaid!

vintage nautical mermaid print

www.vintageholidaycrafts.com

We have been fascinated with her for ages.

John Waterhouse, 1896

"Ariel" from The Little Mermaid, Disney

a 1951 Jantzen advertisement

Let's celebrate the colorful mermaids today!

mermaid from all recycled junk mail by inkspired

www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com

aqua mermaid tattoo

www.tattoos.co.nz

mermaid Paper Doll by Kim Sherrod

www.TheEnchantedGallery.com

"Mermaid holding moon"

unknown source...Fotosearch?

unknown artist, possible tattoo artist?

Most mermaids we find are in shades of the sea:

turquoise

sky blue

blue-green

bottle green

shell pink

"Blue, Blue, Blue Mermaid"

original Collage Art Doll by inkspired

www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com

The American Weekly, March 26, 1939

"Mermaid Fashionista"

original Collage Art Doll by inkspired

www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com

Many times a mermaid may be subtle,

but her surroundings are very colorful.

"for love of a mermaid"

by Josephine Wall

mermaid performer

www.mermaidmelissa.com

unknown mermaid figurine

I'm not sure why,

but many mermaids are portrayed with red hair.

vintage 1912 illustration for "Bill the Minder"

courtesy Dover Publishing

"Birth of a Mermaid" by sakimichan

www.deviantart.com

vintage illustration

Mermaid advertisement for Martinis

But I think my favorite hair colors
are shades of blue, or green!

"Mermaid Ariel" by Alena Lazareva

www.deviantart.com

Mermaid created from bottlecaps

artist unknown

"Shopping for Lunch" Collage Art Doll by inkspired

Let's end today's colorful mermaids theme
with pretty sirens from the sea
that include all colors of hair
and rainbow waves!

"Mermaid Preening"
original Collage Paper Painting by inkspired
www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com

movie poster

Rainbow Mermaid
bitsandpieces.fanpop.com

'til next time - 
inkspired

www.inkspired.etsy.com
www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com
www.inkspiredmusings.blogspot.com
and on pinterest:   kkloberdans

"Ocean Frolic"
original Collage Paper Painting by inkspired
www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com

Ahoy! me matey...

Arrrrggghhhhh...

(that be welcome in pirate-speak)

Pirate by Eric Wieringa

www.fineartamerican.com

Aye, it be true. This day be a PIRATE day!

There once was a pirate named Jack,

Who wore a tattoo on his back,

He absolutely loved to fight,

Believe it or not - in the night!

That funny old pirate named Jack.

by Michelle

http://www.rochedalss.eq.edu.au/pirates/pirate5.htm

NOTE:

All poems and limericks are best when read aloud!!!

!!!!

pdf file "Ahoy Pirate"

www.revidevi.etsy.com

Arrr, yes! 

I be talkin' swashbucklin', dashin', privateerin', plunderin', thievin', rum-drinkin', 

gold packin', salt water soaked PIRATES!!!

Errol Flynn paper doll with Captain Blood (1935) movie costume

by Tom Tierney

'Pirate Ship' by B.Bruschi

www.ajilbab.com

There was a funny crew of two,

that needed just another few,

They went out to sea,

chose a pirate named Lee,

and now they have a proper pirate crew!

adapted from Kirsty

http://www.rochedalss.eq.edu.au/pirates/pirate5.htm

Sign painted on wood. Sorry, no credit.

Let me know if you know who did this!

pirate jointed puppet by 

www.PheeMcFaddell.com

John Paul

Blanchetta.blogspot.com

Aaarrrrrggghhh!

That there parrot be mighty noisy....

Alas, I found no credit for this wonderful parrot and his pet...

www.freakingnews.com

"There once was a pirate bird named Pat,

Who didn't know why he was so fat.

He sang a looong song

And got it all wrong!

But the pirate still loved that old Pat."

by Chris

http://www.rochedalss.eq.edu.au/pirates/pirate5.htm

pirate-and-parrot

blogs.browardpalmbeach.com

found on www.bonecasdepapel.blogspot.com

She has a plethora of free paper dolls!

vintage style tattoo

www.ElectricTiger.etsy.com

Pete the Pirate Wannabe

A Funny Pirate Poem for Kids by --Kenn Nesbitt

He's Pete, the pirate wannabe.

He'll sail the seas someday.

But, first, he needs a little cash

to help him on his way.

He can't afford a parrot.

He can't afford a plank.

A peg leg's much too pricey,

and a ship would break the bank.

He cannot buy an eye patch.

He hasn't got a hat.

He'll never own a blunderbuss;

he's much too broke for that.

A dagger's too expensive.

He couldn't swing a sword.

In fact, there's only one thing

he's been able to afford.

His shopping list is lengthy,

with loads of pirate gear,

but all he has are earrings

since they're just a buck an ear.

AAAARRRRGGGGHHH!

Aye, me hearties, 'tis not easy bein' a pirate...

'Cousin Reginald Plays Pirate

by Norman Rockwell

www.ipaintingsforsale.com

2011 commemorative UK stamp

by www.Colin EdwardsPikurpie.etsy.com

vintage illustration

www.zazzle.com

unknown, found on

www.funnypictures.net.au

O' course, bein' a nabbly pirate has a few perks to it!

Aye, these be fine perks indeed!

here be some shiny things:

14k gold Atocha shipwreck coin

www.AtochaCoinJewelry.etsy.com

"Pirate King" by Dan Burr

www.dburr.blogspot.com

loot found on www.mentalfloss.com

here be some pretty things:

unknown source

Geena Davis in 'Cutthroat Island'

unknown source

www.hobocampcrafts.etsy.com


I be darin' ye to say I can't wear pink!!!


and some pretty and shiny things!

necklace
www.SuzyQsVintageShop.etsy.com

necklace
www.VivianEstelle.etsy.com


Well, me hearties,
it be time fer a nice pirate break fer me.
See you in the scully soon!

Inkspired
www.inkspiredmusings.blogspot.com
and on Pinterest:  K.Kloberdans

pirate parrot ship

www.freakingnews.com

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