In addition to seascape painting, the “Rolling Surf” art car already includes a pair of mermaids I sculpted to hold rear view mirrors.
mermaid sculptures in progress
Mermaid completed
Mermaid closeup
Adding more mermaids – in the waves, or riding sea creatures – offer great possibilities, both decorative and thematic. Here are three brilliant examples by other artists, which show how mermaids could arise out of sea foam, or swim dramatically through the surging waves …. 
The “Rolling Surf” art car. as it stands, really expresses a mood, without much detail.
I started it on the heels of completing the “VolksWagner” art car, which I had studded with the god of fire, Valkyries, a dragon, and Rhinemaidens — all set on a warm, vibrant wood-grain background.
I wanted here to explore a contrasting piece with less fire, less yang. Something in cool grey. Something that flowed, as in
break, break, break
on thy cold grey stones, O Sea
The present “Rolling Surf” art car is the result. It is a fine matrix for further development…but what development ??
My beloved Dragon Peugeot, reported stolen in my last post, has been found ! Someone saw it abandoned beside a house, saw our posters, and bingo ! Many thanks to all who helped look for it.
Stolen from front yard behind gate last weekend. My treasured creation gone! If seen, please call police 707 778 4372 Case # 15-0173, or call me direct 707 479 7211 
ART BY ADRIAN RUYLE 