Mermaid tattoos also signify independence, magic, freedom, the ocean, and sexuality. The colorful siren design holds a lot of meaning, and you can choose to incorporate a special message in your ...

Mermaid-like scales were painted by hand.” The realism of the tail was apparently very important to Vessey, who, as Taylor notes, “actually physically wanted to look like a mermaid.” ...

And to her surprise, Weta agreed. The design team custom-made the tail using a blend of 3D modelling and milling technology, combined with Vi Vac vacforming, and a poly-carbonate spine and tail fin.

The free art trail, organised by Julia’s House children's hospice charity, features 45 giant mermaid tail sculptures and 43 smaller "Tiny Tails" across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.

Selected from more than 20 designs, AUB student Beck O’Hara’s community-inspired large tail sculpture will take centre stage at the Littledown centre.