[ study ] Chimaera (Patreon)

Chimaera are probably the least well-known Cartilaginous fishes.

For a long time, I used to think they were just a kind of shark.

Because our country calls them 'silver sharks'.

It's called 'ghost shark' in English, so I think a lot of people would think like me.

They mostly live in the deep sea, it was hard to find living references.

But here are some videos.

• Ghost Shark Caught on Camera for the First Time | National Geographic 
• longnosed chimaera 

Look at them swimming. Very soft and elegant.

Well, they live in the deep sea, so maybe I paint them on the dark background. 

Or... I'm thinking about drawing it in a pastel-bright mood. 

People have a scary feeling about them, and a bright mood can help to change it.

I will probably test both at the coloring stage and decide.