I like her pose a lot, Donna :) She looks like she's side-eyeing someone as she consults her familiar, the steadfast octopus ! I think the way she's holding her head like that gives her a very interesting ambiance :) Loves how her hair float about her, as well, because little details like this gives hints to her being underwater :D
Very nice picture <3
Well, thanks @veryspider I love to consider things like mermaids in different poses and outfits than we are 'used to' simply because it's fun and I can. I love that about being an artist, it's like being a sort of little God and we can create any creatures we like.
When I ink her the hair will be even more pronounced and will mimick the curl of the octopus tentacles. There will be more as well to give it better balance.