Dee( I am a Mermaid)

Dee, is a professional  Architect and a mermaid,
Michael, deeply inspired by the textural richness and unpredictable beauty of his father's Raku pieces,
envisioned a different approach to depicting Dee.
He chose the digital canvas as his medium,
allowing for sharp lines, vibrant reflections,
and a contemporary feel befitting Dee’s modern professional persona.
This digital painting, showcasing Dee with her books,
clipboard, and the Memphis skyline reflected in her glasses,
captures her poised and stylish human identity before her transformation.
This piece can be seen as Michael's digital interpretation of the grounded,
everyday world that contrasts with the fluidity of his father's watery depictions.
The mixed media could evoke the movement of water,
almost mythical connection Dee has with the Mississippi.
the subtle shifts in light, and the ancient,
would likely feature a more tactile and perhaps ethereal quality.
The influence of "Chicken and Biscuits,"
with its themes of family, identity,
and perhaps hidden depths, might have subtly informed Lester's portrayal of Dee’s secret life beneath the surface.
The collaboration lies in this contrasting yet complementary approach.
while Lester's textured mixed media delves into her hidden, more elemental existence.
The inspiration from "Chicken and Biscuits" likely provided a narrative thread,
prompting both artists to explore themes of duality and perhaps the unexpected layers within a seemingly ordinary individual.
It's a father-son artistic conversation where one medium informs the other,
resulting in a richer, more multifaceted portrayal of Dee,
the mermaid of the Mississippi.