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Why Yes I Do Live Around Here

Some time back my Uncle James and his life-long friend Ian regaled us with the tale of the time they came upon a Mermaid... Laugh as we might at the outlandish tale, they never faltered nor added an embellishment to their story. And even when each was taken aside from the other, neither man ever lessened his enthusiasm nor even hinted at any chicanery in the telling. Since both men had been sailors (Officers Actually) for Her Majesty and served Her in the Caribbean as "Spooks" for many years this story had always been a particular favorite of mine. Again that madcap duo has inspired another of my pictures taken from one of my fondest memories - The piece has several variations on its title - "Why Yes Sailor, I Do Live Around Here" "Why Yes Sir James, I Do Live Around Here - Don't You Remember?" and "Ian! You Never Call Me Anymore" :0)

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Elton Houck 10 Sep 2009

I think I know that girl??? lol...

Artist Reply: Yeah Elton, I understand she's a great swimmer as well - she is a pretty one isn't she - bewdy of a mermaid ~:0)

Gavin North 24 Mar 2008

I love mermaids, this is a really striking image Chas well done

Artist Reply: Yeah GN - I love mermaids meself - one in particular - just can't reckon with those scales though - still, we are the resourceful ones eh? You've earned free parking on your next visit - avagoodweegend ~:0)

kaleon modero 10 Feb 2008

very original concept on compositng all your works have the signature(of you) nice

Artist Reply: Thanks Kaleon - it's taken me some time to find my visual "voice" - that's probably the most important part of becoming a selling artist - stop by often~:0)

walt larsen 01 Nov 2007

amazing comp art

Artist Reply: Thanks for dropping by to see my mermaid pic and thanks for the nice comment - means a lot coming from one's peers - come back as often as you like - no charge! ~:0)

Eddy collins 09 Oct 2007

nice work

Artist Reply: It is if you can get it eddy - and you can get it if you drop the previous illustrator into a vat of pudding - don't tell anyone I told you the secret of success - thanks for the nice comment E.C. ~:0)