It’s the most wonderful time of the year—Mermay! Follow the hashtag on social media and you will see some amazing mermaid-themed art from indie artists around the world. While mermaids are cool enough in their own right, Mermay bring out the creativity in mer-mashups of the sea sirens with a variety of pop culture characters. It’s a match mer-made in heaven.
Check out this roundup of marvelous mermaid art for Mermay!
Chewbacca Mermaid
With Star Wars being on everyone’s mind each May, character mashups are inevitable. This artist chose to draw Chewie missing his pal Han Solo on May the 4th. Geez, what a punch to the gut. We should end our Mermay roundup right here because this one wins.
Mermaid Watching Infinity War
We feel you, mermaid; on dry land or beneath the sea, watching a screening of Infinity War is a harrowing experience. At least no one will notice your tears underwater.
Pirate Mermaid
I love when artists incorporate two things that fans love, and there’s something magical about a pirate mermaid.
Mer-May Leia
Here we see the ethereal beauty of this Mer-Leia, who seems to be drifting happily through the ocean. If you think this is great, you should really check out her Darth Squidious. Yes, she did that.
Gryffindor Mermaid
this is what I wanted to start off #mermay with! I wanted to do some hogwarts merms but i didnt want it to be too obvious? like a … subtle one I guess lol. So here’s gryffindor lol. Idk which one I liked best so I’ll just post both :3 #mermay #mermay2018 #mermaychallenge pic.twitter.com/10gVBgPZYa
— Savannah Alexandra (@SavannahA_Art) May 2, 2018
Even mermaids like to show off their house colors. This fabulous Harry Potter mermaid doesn’t even need Gilly Water.
Han and Leia Mermaids
Everyone’s favorite Star Wars couple as mermaids—do you think this is a surprise plotline for Solo: A Star Wars Story? We’ll have to wait and see.
Kissing Mermaid
Sweet little mermaid kisses! The dark background looks like a beautiful evening underwater.
Phoenix Mermaid
Rising from the ashes of the ocean, this X-Men mermaid is surely using her telekinesis to summon her fish friends. Or fight evil sea creatures! Who knows?
Vader Mermaid
Instead of being made of mostly robotic parts, what if Vader had been a mermaid all along? Deep thoughts to ponder.
T’Challa and Shuri Mermaids
T’Challa and Shuri must have a hidden underwater Wakanda, right? It only makes sense. These Black Panther mermaid siblings are so cute! The same artist did all the mermaid Avengers and it took all I had to not post every single one of them.
Mermaid eating cake
Now this is a mermaid after my own heart. While it looks like she’s kind of sick over the cake, I’m sure it’s because the pastry is actually made of fish.
