My version of the mermaid — #MersthaticMay
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So I thought about it and decided I want to try creating my own version of this challenge.
The idea came to me completely spontaneously. I was thinking about how my "style" keeps changing-which basically reflects how my real-life style shifts too: one phase I want one aesthetic, another phase something totally different, you get the idea. And then it hit me-why not draw mermaids in different aesthetics/ cores? Like, why the heck not? x)
Just to clarify, I haven't seen this exact idea anywhere before, so I'm not claiming to be some genius who invented it. But if anyone else wants to join and uses #MerstheticMay, please taq me too-I'd love to see what you come up with! (And hey, you can always hit follow while you're at it :p)
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1. Gyaru
Japanese glam style: fake tan, bold makeup, flashy fashion (platforms, ruffles, glitter).
2. Fairycore
Whimsical fairies, pastels, flowers, wings, and nature-inspired magic.
3. Darkcore
Gothic gloom: eerie forests, abandoned places, and horror vibes.
4. Weirdcore
Surreal, "off" imagery (early internet, creepy edits, glitchy visuals).
5. Kidcore
Childhood nostalgia: neon colors, cartoon prints, toys, and playful chaos.
6. Y2K
2000s futurism: shiny fabrics, low-rise jeans, and tech-inspired looks.
7. Castlecore
Medieval castles, stone walls, tapestries, and
royal fantasy.
8. Cottagecore
Rural utopia: baking, floral dresses, picnics,
and cottage life.
9. Apocalyptic
Post-collapse survival: ruins, grunge outfits, and dystopian moods.
10. Scene
2000s punk-emo: teased hair, neon streaks,
and rebellious energy.
11. Dreamcore
Dreamy surrealism: floating islands, soft colors, and hazy landscapes.
12. Dazecore
Blurred, foggy photos with melancholic nostalgia.
13. GoblinCore
Chaotic nature-lover: moss, mushrooms, and collecting "junk."
14. Royalcore
Regal luxury: velvet, gold, palaces, and
aristocratic elegance.
15. Crowcore
Dark naturalism: raven feathers, gothic
woods, and mystery.
16. Coquette
Hyper-feminine romance: bows, lace, and vintage softness.
17. Dullcore
Aestheticized boredom: office chairs, beige
walls, and mundane liminality.
18. Ethereal
Otherworldly lightness: sheer fabrics, iridescence, and angelic vibes.
19. Angelcore
Innocent whites, halos, wings, and heavenly purity.
20. Liminal Space
Empty transitional zones (hallways, malls at
night) that feel unsettling.
21. Maximalism
"More is more": bold patterns, clashing
textures, and excess.
22. Pinkcore
All things pink: Barbie, kawaii, or hyper-pop
aesthetics.
23. Spacecore
Celestial themes: galaxies, sci-fi, and cosmic
neon.
24. Cybercore
Cyberpunk futurism: neon lights, techwear,
and digital glows.
25. Backrooms
Endless yellow corridors — the horror of
empty liminality.
26. Glitch Art
Digital distortion: pixel breaks, corrupted
visuals.
27. Decora
Japanese street style: excessive accessories (hair clips, stickers).
28. Witchcore
Mystical herbs, candles, dark academia, and nature magic.
29. Slimecore
Gooey, glossy, and iridescent textures (like
slime).
30. Cloudcore
Pastel skies, fluffy clouds, and dreamy
softness.
31. Gothic
Classic darkness: vampires, black lace, and medieval romance.
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⚠️The cliparts used to design the list were found in the public domain, I do not claim their authorship⚠️
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You can read more about aesthetics by following the links that I left in my telegram channel <3