I just gotta appreciate that Adam made Ariel just from memory. It’s so accurate that I’m almost certain he watched the movie in-between shots.

@Gandalf_the_Fey

Жыл бұрын

I don't want to be too scrupulous or anything but wasn't she green?

@kracksonfamily8285

Жыл бұрын

@@Gandalf_the_Fey yeah she was… 😂

@rakninja

Жыл бұрын

@@Gandalf_the_Fey green, with more bluish fins, and blue shells, though the cord connecting the shells was indeed purple.

@Gandalf_the_Fey

Жыл бұрын

@rakninja I would look strange going back and looking Ariel up and down with rigour - so I will take your word for it!

@rakninja

Жыл бұрын

@@Gandalf_the_Fey i do not like what you are implying.

Thank you Adam, for making the live-action adaptation we never wanted but desperately needed all along.

@anthonyjohn6520

Жыл бұрын

Something tells me if they released this there would be a lot less backlash 😆

@kurvos

Жыл бұрын

This version still looks less derpy than Ariel does in the actual live action remake. Yeah, I said it.

@Pleasedonotthecat

Жыл бұрын

Yeah

@Pleasedonotthecat

Жыл бұрын

​@@kurvos not you

@nightmonkey007

Жыл бұрын

Who says this isn’t what mermaids actually look like

i love the idea that, instead of getting legs and becoming mute, the spell cast onto her made her fully fish but had her speaking in a human language until she found true love with a submarine prince

@seapickle8277

10 ай бұрын

and instead of the ship burning, it implodes

@0777coco

10 ай бұрын

@@seapickle8277 💀

@alcerixxia614

10 ай бұрын

@@seapickle8277now that’s a live adaptation I want to see

@Pharaoh_Tutankhamen

10 ай бұрын

@@alcerixxia614 time 2 make it

@alcerixxia614

10 ай бұрын

@@Pharaoh_Tutankhamen I heard it was successfully filmed a few weeks ago, I wonder when they gonna finish the entire movie

I was screaming "the dorsal finnn, she can't get Eric with out it!" but thankfully you rectified the issue. Thanks Adam, it brought back memories!! ❤

@MotherOfDumpsterCats

5 ай бұрын

Right Eric loved the dorsal finn soo much

This might be my favourite Disney princess so far. I really appreciate the faithfulness to the original.

@aarontv1242

Жыл бұрын

@claireful - Yes, it is truly accurate, the proportions are perfect as well! My only gripe is that I'm pretty sure that Ariel was a trout in the original, IDK not a marine biologist

@RC-1207iguess

Жыл бұрын

gotta love disney-

@gaybowser8206

Жыл бұрын

@@Dreamwitch_ nice

@ithinkdoyou

Жыл бұрын

I feel like the colours are off a little, but for a hand made piece you expect some variation

@I_Am_tiREd_oF_ThIs

Жыл бұрын

So true but maybe this is a better improvement.

An absolutely classic film. Every time Ariel sings, I can't help but gasp and gurgle along.

@melindarivera6598

Жыл бұрын

Haha!! 😂😂😂 This made my day!

@HeyGirlHaaay

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@mikeysrose

Жыл бұрын

Underrated comment

@emilystieve4368

10 ай бұрын

This is the live action skit of the reverse little mermaid lol! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qnZ3qbiqqbrYg7Q.html

The way he textured the rock, was the most delicate texture job I’ve ever seen.

It's honestly really impressive just how accurate this is, it looks like the classic Disney movie tuned 3D. It's even more impressive that he did it just from memory.

I was always amazed by her gracefulness and beauty as a child; you really did her justice on this one.

@Michelle-yq3fb

Жыл бұрын

Did u just say her?!

@wxlurker

Жыл бұрын

@@Michelle-yq3fb Well, it’s the little mermaid and not merman

@emilystieve4368

10 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/qnZ3qbiqqbrYg7Q.html

@shawnhoebeck7784

8 ай бұрын

@wxlurker yet..

I feel like I'm four years old again, watching The Little Mermaid and pretending I have her amazing blue scales and muscular legs.

@mozi_pug

8 ай бұрын

agreed

Just one thing wrong... Ariel's scales are supposed to be green. 🤣😂🙃 I love this so much.

Wow, I’m really impressed with this recreation of Arial. It really captures the look in her eye that brings her to life, the facial expression which adds to her character, and most of all her iconic legs, exactly like the cartoon, just more realistic. You’re really talented at bringing these characters to life. Nicely done.

This is neither the Ariel we wanted or deserved, but here it is and I love her.

@GamerHedghog

Жыл бұрын

This was literally the comment I was about to write lol;)

@Adamant_Consternation

Жыл бұрын

Finally! I Disney remake I can get behind!

@Ratsk1n

Жыл бұрын

Its the ariel *i* wanted

Pretty accurate imo. I've always remembered Ariel as a realistic blue Magikarp with a couple of thick gym bro legs, and this is the perfect representation of that. Thanks Adam!😊

@nachyochez750

10 ай бұрын

“Realistic magikarp” So… just a fish?

@cyanwithani

10 ай бұрын

​@@nachyochez750its a realistic BLUE magikarp, actually.

@xaviermm5506

10 ай бұрын

@@cyanwithani it is indeed

@jozimastar95

10 ай бұрын

More like dondozo

@CtrlAltBacks

10 ай бұрын

​@@jozimastar95Very much Dondozo. With those legs, you'd think she'd be eating all of the Tatsugiri, or as she likes to think, Tastygiri.

Disney might not realize how much more money it would have made with this masterpiece as Ariel, but we do in our hearts💕

Ariel: I want legs! Ursula: Got it.

Other than the fact that she had green scales, your little mermaid is spot on! You have created something truly beautiful and that's what the world really needs. Adam, you're doing God's work. ❤

@dragon9261

Жыл бұрын

OH THANK GOD. I'm not a big disney fan, so I was like "Wait aren't her scales green?" and I'm so glad I'm not the only one thinking about it

@draw2death421

Жыл бұрын

Tbh its way more acurate than What Disneys Live Action Ariel is.

@dragon9261

Жыл бұрын

@@draw2death421 The movie hasn't even come out yet (At least where I'm from) so how is it more accurate?

@neloplays5774

Жыл бұрын

@@dragon9261 He was saying that the videos Ariel is more accurate than Live Action Little Mermaid (which is correct it is way more accurate)

@Emilio1985

Жыл бұрын

@@dragon9261 He's saying he hates the idea of black people in starring roles. Because mermaids are fictional, there's no way to be more accurate in their representations. He's just upset about the live action character's skin color.

I really love that slow, methodical method of applying rock texture to the foam.

@allabouthataesthetic

10 ай бұрын

😂

@Just_A_Clown.

10 ай бұрын

Same

@Tundra.

9 ай бұрын

_Truly_ an artist. It's an absolute privilege to watch such a master at work.

@addy8722

8 ай бұрын

Ah yes very slow and very precise work

I love how you differentiate between the redish orange and the orangish red highlights on her fins. People always forget that!!

This is so beautiful and gives me such nostalgia for when I was a little girl imagining I was propped on a rock in the middle of the ocean! Please do Ursula next...

I really appreciated the artistic integrity of giving her those classic Disney eyes, that really sold this sculpture for me personally

@emilystieve4368

10 ай бұрын

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The rock texturing is always my favorite part. You’re just so careful with it it’s almost asmr

@Michelle-yq3fb

Жыл бұрын

U mean it IS asmr

@elissaforte

Жыл бұрын

I have been watching his videos for so long, that when another channel appeared on my suggested videos and started using actual tools to give a rocky texture i got genuinely confused.

Wow. This is the most accrete sculpture of Ariel I've ever seen. Thank you for this wonderful masterpiece.

@purplemist7

11 ай бұрын

That one badly misspelled word is a result of English not being your native language, right?

@Noname-67

10 ай бұрын

​@@purplemist7wdym? The spelling was perfectly accrete.

@_thE_lEttEr_E_

10 ай бұрын

​@@Noname-67underated reply

my brain during a math test: 11:12

I expected nothing less, and nothing more when I saw this title. This isn't just a good adaptation, but it's good enough. Thanks Adam.

The precision and care he takes when carefully crafting the rock on the base is just... *chef's kiss*

@tiffanysandmeier4753

Жыл бұрын

I am surprised I didn't notice any bandages on his fingers during that part

@a_person_u_kn0w

Жыл бұрын

Calm and steady hands

“Make rock texture via rock, one must have a steady hand” *proceeds to violently smack the foam with the rock*

the title calls this wrong but this is exactly Ariel as i remember her! it's almost nostalgic to see her in her purest form :)

My favorite part of the movie is when Ariel breaks onto the prince's ship and regales him from the shadows with a fishy baritone rendition of Creep by Radiohead while he sleeps

Finally!!! An actually good Disney live-action! Disney should hire this man right here

@ALiteralChild

Жыл бұрын

Adam should be Ariel

@reddaboi5346

Жыл бұрын

He should be hired to make models for claymation movies and shorts.

@I-am-b0red897

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@urfrend01

Жыл бұрын

why did you make two comments saying the same thing?

@valentinoanimations2174

Жыл бұрын

@@urfrend01 that's just how much i like it lol

I can't believe he messed up Ariel so badly. We all know she has green scales, not blue!

I've commented this before, but the ever so delicate technique used to add rock texture is my absolute favorite thing ever.

@Michelle-DiPalo

Жыл бұрын

@Ben B Artist It really does. I was referring more to when he just bangs the crap out of his structure with an actual rock 🤣

Adam, this is why i enjoy your content. Exactly this. It takes a certain kind of man to sink hours into what is basically a glorified shitpost and come out with something amazing at the end. I can't thank you enough for having reached this point in life where you can do this kinda stuff. Love it.

Yes, Adam, You made her so realistically. She is so gracious just like all the other princesses 😊😂❤

this is so beautiful, it really captured her beauty and physique I cant help but shed a tear when I saw the final shots

Beautiful and very movie accurate! I thought something seemed off at first, but I quickly realized it’s because her scales are actually green, not blue. She looks so accurate in all other aspects that I almost missed it! Well done!

@jarrodn.1279

Жыл бұрын

Omg! That makes so much sense now… I was thinking something wasn’t right but couldn’t pick it because I haven’t seen the movie for ages but that was it! Thanks 🙏 ETA: Still an AMAZING re-creation though. So sad that the community can do this and Disney will still manage to fuck up the remake. 😞

@_pachycephalosaurus_

Жыл бұрын

@@jarrodn.1279 amen

@bsignsstudios

Жыл бұрын

I agree, the scales should be green. Nonetheless, a wonderfully accurate inverse sculpture.

@kgoodwin8212

11 ай бұрын

Lol SOOO not true

@kgoodwin8212

11 ай бұрын

Its "SO" looks like ariel

The sculpture is, as always, fantastic but what does it say about me that every week I eagerly look forward to some more “rock texturing” 😂. I now imagine Adam having a drawer filled with different grades of “texture applicators” 🤣

@Roguecipiter

Жыл бұрын

During a possible room tour he glosses over a draw and says "Ignore that draw I keep all my rocks... I mean textures applicators in there"

@Moonstone429

Жыл бұрын

​@@Roguecipiterwell then they "imagined" right!

@elvisthepikachu8418

Жыл бұрын

I imagine when he has people come over to his house he just shows them all his cool figurines.

Sometimes I forget that art doesn't have have to be serious and have a deeper meaning, and whenever I feel stuck and uninspired your videos helps me remember. Art is supposed to be fun and just wanting to make something silly is okay, so thank you for inspiring me to keep making art

your title was right, it is wrong! i remember ariel's scales being more of a green than a blue >:( everything is pretty much spot on

I watched this entire video with my mouth gapping open 😮 Your ability to capture Ariel's likeness was jaw dropping.

Not the Disney Princess we need but The Disney Princess we deserve

@Skyler2k5

Жыл бұрын

No, I absolutely needed this.

This is horrifically amazing in every way it possibly could be. Thank you for your bravery

It’s such a relief that he caught onto is inaccuracy before finishing. Nothing’s more life draining that completely a project and realizing you missed something

This concept is hilarious, but the execution is actually AMAZING. That base looks sooo good! (And Ariel herself, of course!)

Adam's channel is one of my must-watch youtube channels -- when he uploads a video, I immediately full-screen it and watch the whole thing. You are inspirational -- literally, you've inspired me to get back into sculpting and upload my own sculpting videos soon!

@skye4082

Жыл бұрын

It’s the same for me and has been since I first discovered his channel a year ago

@youraveragegayboi2198

Жыл бұрын

Same but.. I literally fall asleep every time I watch Adams vids so then I have to rewatch it lol

@jakubp4590

Жыл бұрын

I will be sure to sub and watch your channel to see your creations

@osaidm2297

Жыл бұрын

I got hooked immediately after the BOTW videos

@Scriblyn

Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see

I really appreciate how you stuck to her canon film design; really reminds me of my childhood days of watching The Little Mermaid and playing Mermaids in the pool. You've earned a subscriber for bringing me such sweet nostalgic joy

Not movie accurate??? This is the most movie-accurate Ariel I've ever seen!

It's weird how this answers the questions of how mermaids reproduce, and where their gills are.

ariel was my favourite princess as a child, i really appreciate the dedication to recreating the original design. honestly i wish i could have her on my mantle

Apply the rock texture with a calm and steady hand.... *continues to hit it violently

"You need to have calm and sturdy hands" *Machs the rock on foam* I love it 😂

I always look forward to Fridays, not because of the weekend, but because I can't wait to see what kind of art Adam is making for us all this week, whether that art is nightmare fuel, or dream fuel is a question to ask after watching

She's just as beautiful as I remembered. Brings a tear to your eye, really.

I love that Adam pays so much attention to detail!!! Just as I remember watching the Little Mermaid in the middle of the road 😍😍😍

Of all your art pieces, I think this one is the most clever and creative piece yet! BTW, I love your style of editing! And your videos are just straight up awesome!

Goliath grouper are actually my favorite fish. I had to stifle a squeal of glee so as not to wake the household. You're awesome, man. Thank you for bringing this much-needed light into the world.

@BEZA_YT

Жыл бұрын

Chickens are my favorite fish

@twistedbroom

Жыл бұрын

Bees are my favorite fish

@idontknowwhattonamethis.3197

Жыл бұрын

You're my favorite fish

@Cynicallia

Жыл бұрын

@@idontknowwhattonamethis.3197 Shucky dang darn, you're makin' me blush.

This could easily been made out of some weird old Japanese painting. Great as always.

More accurate than the live action adaptation, well done!

I can imagine you in the painting process, taking a step back to observe your masterpiece of a mermaid and realize: “wait I think I messed up somewhere”

The wave of nostalgia that hit me when I saw this. Beautifully accurate representation of my favorite princess.

Ever since I began watching your videos I've always been keen on the idea (inspired by TerminalMontage) of an almost astronaut like version of Pac Man being hunted down by some extremely horrifying ghosts in a dark sci-fi hallway of black and blue. Just a funny suggestion. Also this is absolutely stunning! (And hilarious)

"When I said I wanted legs, this was not what I was talking about, Ursula!"

Imagine being this guy's mom and visiting his house

This is beautiful. I love it. Only on texturing, but it’s already turning out great.

@Skuffed_

Жыл бұрын

“The trick to applying texture with a rock, is that you have to have steady hands” (*bashes rock at full force against foam *)

YAAAAAAAAS!!!!!! I’ll admit, ever since playing Rule of Rose, the idea of a “reverse” mermaid has never left my mind! THIS IS AMAZING ❤️❤️❤️

@unicycleboi5874

Жыл бұрын

Reverse? This is by all definition a regular mermaid

@alfred2744

Жыл бұрын

@@cryingblindeyes I think he is definately right, actually. Mermaids are meant to look like giant fish that lure you with their siren songs, though it's obvious sailors got mized up with mermaids and sea lions becaus nope not gonna write more youre write im sick of making excuses cryingblindeyes is right

So accurate! I feel like I'm looking at a still frame from the movie. Absolutely breathtaking.

There's an episode of "Night Gallery" where a fisherman nets a classic mermaid and is smitten, so he employs a witch to transform her tail into legs. Unfortunately for him, the result is similar to your delightful version and he flees in terror.

Flawless. Absolute perfection. Ive never seen such a realistic mermaid

@Dookieman1975

Жыл бұрын

More like Ningyo… hol up. Ningyo, Nemo… Pixar tf

I'm extremely impressed by how faithful this sculpture is to the original. Nice work!

@Productive_Chad

Жыл бұрын

looks like the live action remake

I am so impressed you made this from memory! It is impeccably accurate

A glaze is putting a thinned out colour on and not washing off. While a wash is putting thinned out colour and dabbing it off so that it only settles into the deepest grooves to add shading.

"How did you get sued, Adam?" "I made a fictional mermaid into nightmare fuel."

I love it! So accurate 👌 How about some terrifyingly realistic Teletubbies next? 😁

@Snail_on_a_tortoise

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@TheRyujinLP

Жыл бұрын

I hate you. This is a wonderful idea but I still hate you for it lol.

@charlesharrison4531

Жыл бұрын

DON'T GIVE THIS MAN MORE CHILDHOOD RUINING IDEAS!!!! god forbid he throws the baby sun in that sculpture 😂

@r4dwolf

Жыл бұрын

@@charlesharrison4531 oh I hope he does! My goddaughter had ONE teletubbies dvd that she wanted to watch over and over. This is for all of us who were babysitting during the dark years of Teletubby-dominance.

@ArmouryTerrain

Жыл бұрын

well at least if those teletubbies are realised, we do have a control method for them. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGifssiOctyXaag.html

Incredible! You are really talented in your silliness!

I can't wait for archeologists to dig these up.

The amount of snarky sarcasm you add to the narration is just fantastic! Of course your art is first class but that goes without saying by just seeing your creations!! Thanks for even more great content!

Absolutely fantastic Adam. I can see why their beauty is legendary among sailors and seafarers.

This looks even more realistic then the lie action! thank you for pleasing my eyes with this!

This one hits close to home more than I expected, and you pegged the scaled songstress exactly how I always thought the fish-girl should look! After all the hundreds (thousands?) of times we watched the little Mermaid, and listened to our two pre-adolescent darling daughters sing Ariel's songs, over, and over, and over, and over, and ... my Husband and I would both proudly display this version of the ol' fish girl in our home, just to irk the kids if nothing else. Having a classy piece of art like this would be our final revenge against the torture we endured for years. This one is glorious!!!!! 🤣

This is the most gorgeous rendition of Ariel yet!

@AlbertAlbertB.

Жыл бұрын

At least better than the live-action film, that is for damn sure

@theoneandmany1990

Жыл бұрын

@@AlbertAlbertB. Halle is Ariel and that’s it

@oldfashionedstitches2378

Жыл бұрын

@@theoneandmany1990Ok?

I remember watchng The Little Mermaid as a kid, so I respect the attention to detail, especially the red fins, which were always neat to me, cuz of the contrast with the blue scales. Nice job, Adam!

Hey, I think you got a couple minor details wrong, but overall you did a really great job! I think Disney would love it! I really want to see the live adaptation of this version of Ariel now! 😃👍

dude, another thought. As someone who's done mini painting I would've NEVER thought of using silicone to make water. I LOVE the idea. Imma try it next time I need liquid.

Never change, diorama artists. Never change.

By far this is peek performance of Mermaid design. i mean look at those dead fish eyes, the most accurate to Ariel to date i think. All that seafoam, even her sisters think shes pretty :) thank you for the giggles tonight much needed, the only disappointing aspect, her blue scales, and no long flowing fish whiskers, tuttut Adam lived for the Rock texture by Rocks xD

@emilystieve4368

10 ай бұрын

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@sazrainbow

8 ай бұрын

"even her sisters think she's pretty" is the most innocuous-seeming cursed thing I've read on a very long time. Well done.

the thought that there might be a shelf full of beautiful monstrosities like this scares me

This is bringing back so many Disney memories, thank you for bringing back this part of my childhood •^• •^• •^• •^• •^•

It's such a joy to see Ariel's true beauty finally brought to life. She's always had such a big place in my heart. It makes me emotional to see she finally gets the appreciation she deserves 🥹

i love how the very first section after the intro is "Things start to go wrong" like it just immediately goes off track Edit: also, someone please make at least one scene from the little mermaid with ariel like this.

Stan my dude, he made Ariel with more realistic body expectations than Disney ever gave us.

North of the Border: The tip of of a rock is a steady and calm hand Also North of the Border: *proceeds to beat up the foam with the rock*

You know what you must do now, right? We must see her cousin the centaur from Fantasia Love this, was not expecting the direction it went lmao

I love this channel 😂 Art knows no bounds and Adam embraces this wholeheartedly.

This is my absolute favorite video on youtube from now on. Love the whole experience, from the masterful crafting to the deadpan commenting 💖💖

I’m pretty sure her toe nails were painted but this is the closest I’ve seen. Amazing work

@lornacy

5 ай бұрын

I was wondering about that too ...

Now this is absolutely The Little Mermaid we needed.

THIS IS THE LIVE ACTION REMAKE WE NEED!!!

Adam is creating his own spinoffs at this point

This dude saw the “reverse mermaid sings part of your world” video and couldn’t get it out of his head.

I don’t think I’ve ever had such a visceral reaction to one of his videos as much as this one and I can’t explain why.

@rabbitguts2518

Жыл бұрын

Her glorious wide eyed look of bliss as she crests the surface while the wind caresses her gills perhaps? Truly she's so beautiful it's scary? 😂