Original Big Green Eyed Snow White Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Apple of My Eye" Original 11"x14" Painting here

8"x10" print here

ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here

Here is "Apple of My Eye" a gothic big eye Snow White with a flower tiara.  She has huge green eyes and pale skin and is standing with princess friendly apples...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here with a theme of myths and fairytales.  This week, they're running Wednesday to Wednesday.  I apologize for not having anything new this week, with my headaches I haven't done much more this week than glance longingly at my paints.

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to offer some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I hope to focus on.

A Photograph of a Blue Fairy and a Pink Fairy at Descanso Gardens...

I usually list on Tuesdays, but I had something else come up.  I may list tomorrow instead, but here are some fairies that were wandering around Descanso Gardens.  I'm not certain what event they were there for, Descanso Gardens often hosts events for children.  Although I'm not a child, I enjoyed glimpsing this blue fairy and her pink fairy friend as they went by...

Mermaid, Angel, or Fairy Sketch...

I'm not really certain if this one wants to be a mermaid, angel, or fairy.  She's definitely magical, but I'm not sure in what way.  I was drawn to sketch her by her long red hair.  I'm not sure if I'll take this one any further, but she was fun to draw...

When I said facebook may be planning on charging for every post to be read, I didn't mean it would be charging the viewers.  Facebook has paid advertising as an option to "boost" individual posts and to promote the page to get more Likes that it is the option for the person who creates the page to use.  It remains free for people to view the facebook page.  Right now they share some of the posts to people who "like" the page for free, that may be going away and if it does people who create the page may have to pay to be seen in people's feed at all...  Sorry for any confusion...

Alexandra of Sunday Sketches was in a car accident and won't be hosting this week.  My thoughts are with her and I hope she feels better soon.

A Photograph of Some Roses From Huntington Gardens & a Google+ Question...

I took this photograph outside of Huntington Gardens.  They have these beautiful rose bushes lining the path to the entrance to the gardens.  Yesterday I went to their plant sale in search of some more native California plants that will hopefully attract more hummingbirds and butterflies to our garden.  We bought a few plants, I hope they make it (I'm not much of a gardener).

I've been wondering about Google+, what are your thoughts on it?  I also have a facebook page that is almost identical to my blog, but it gets more traffic.  I've heard facebook is planning on making it so that if you want your page entries to be seen at all, you have to pay for it.  Right now it's a little bit different than that.  Paying does help with greater visibility, but there is some visibility even if you don't pay.  I don't mind paying something for some of my posts, but not so much for certain types of posts like sketches or works in progress or photographs...  I've heard Google+ may be the next thing, any thoughts?

Thanks for your kind words on my headache, it has improved, I think it may have been the shifts in weather we were having...

Aphrodite, My Gothic Goddess of Love, & Paned Wings, My Big Eye Fairy, Now Up on My Website...

Aphrodite Original 5"x7" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

This gothic Greek goddess Aphrodite, also known as her Roman counterpart Venus, has big blue green teal eyes with blonde hair with streaks of purple in her hair.  This piece available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs! 

Paned Wings Original 5"x7" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

This gothic big eye fairy Paned Wings has rich brown skin, golden light brown eyes, and hair of purple and light violet.  She has a surreal feel and her wings have a art deco nouveau feel.  This piece available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs!

Every week on Tuesday, I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here to see what I have available this week!

I've had a headache for the past few days, so not so much new art being painted yet this week, but I am starting to feel better today!

Original Gothic Porthole Mermaid Painting & Loch Ness Monster NFAC Original ACEO Too! Art Prints & ACEOs!

5 Day Auction This Week "Tree Fiddy" Original ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Painting here

This week I am listing "Tree Fiddy," an original Loch Ness Monster South Park inspired ACEO painting!  The theme of this month's Nibblefest contest is sea monsters, search NFAC on ebay to see more entries!  They all start at 99c, no reserve.  Mine is a short 5 day auction that ends on Sunday.  Alex says that I shouldn't have, but I gave Nessie a dollar...

This Week "Looking In" Original 7.75" x 7.75" Painted Permanently on 11"x11" Porthole Frame here

8"x10" print here

ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here

Here is "Looking In" a gothic mermaid with big brown eyes and flowing dark brown hair looking in to our realm as we look out at hers painted directly on to a porthole frame...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here with a theme of magical ocean mermaids.  This is a complete grouping of all of my mermaids in print form until Tuesda, with a Loch Ness Monster original ACEO painting until Sunday as well!

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to offer some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I hope to focus on.

Two Bunnies Wishing You a Happy Easter &/or Spring...

These two bunnies would like to wish you a happy Easter &/or Spring!  I photographed them at Descanso Gardens, usually wild rabbits are pretty difficult to shoot, they scamper off at the soonest possibility, but these two were engrossed in their meal!

Edit: I forgot to say, I'll post my Loch Ness Monster original ACEO on Tuesday...

Loch Ness Monster Sketches...

Here are my sketches for a small original ACEO painting I am working on.  In keeping with the theme of Sea Monsters for Nibblefest, I've decided to paint the Loch Ness Monster.  I sketched out a few ideas and I've decided to go for the sketch with the green dot.  If you're a South Park fan, you know Nessie is always angling for $3.50...  Why tree fiddy is what the Loch Ness Monster wants is anybody's guess...

NFAC starts on the 20th of ever month and all auctions start at 99c no reserve, this month it's on Easter Sunday, I haven't decided yet if I should list this for the full seven days starting on Sunday or wait until Tuesday and do a 5 day auction...


Although it isn't Sunday yet at the time I am posting this, I am also participating in Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:
http://www.bluechairdiary.com/blog/

Waterlily Fairy Maiden Painting Work in Progress as I Begin Her Face...

Here is another work in progress view of my waterlily fairy maiden.  This is the second layer on her face, the first was just base tone.  I intend to do more layers of blending on her face to soften the transitions before I proceed to her eyebrows, eyelashes, and lips.  She is part of my garden guardian series.


I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:
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5 Signs Your Cat is a Rabbit...

I thought this was really cute and wanted to share it with you...

Pink & White Tulip, a Spring Flower from Descanso Gardens...

This pink and white tulip was blooming at Descanso Gardens a while ago, I'm not sure if they currently have any tulips blooming so if you're stopping by to visit the tulips, I suggest calling them in advance of your visit.  I took many photographs of the tulips in their gardens, this is one of the first ones.  Spring flowers are so beautiful!

Edit: Descanso Gardens replied to my tweet about this post to let me know that tulips are indeed out of season now at Descanso Gardens.  They are such a fleeting beauty, but so lovely!

Original Brown Lop Eared Bunny Rabbit Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week Happy Easter "Hidden Treasure" Original 5"x7" Painting here

5"x7" print here

ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here

Here is "Hidden Treasure" my most recent bunny rabbit painting.  It is the one that was voted for a while back.  Easter is this Sunday, I hope that if you celebrate it you have a wonderful one.  I hope that you will also enjoy my shy little lop eared bunny peeking out from behind the tree...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here with two of my gothic garden guardians and a rose with a rose bud.  

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to offer some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I hope to focus on.

Spring by Lawrence Alma-Tadema at the J. Paul Getty Museum of Art & Bunny Rabbit Painting WIP...

Ever since I was a child, I have loved this painting.  Whenever I visit the J. Paul Getty Museum of Art, I make every effort to see it.  Here Lawrence Alma-Tadema is showing the tradition of children being sent to gather flowers on May 1st.  It was a Victorian May Day tradition that he staged in a Roman festival setting.  In person, it is a long tall painting that's filled with grace in every inch.  I've included the full painting and some close up views, I hope you will enjoy it!

Spring by Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Spring by Lawrence Alma-Tadema Close-Up I

Spring by Lawrence Alma-Tadema Close-Up II

Spring by Lawrence Alma-Tadema Close-Up III

Spring by Lawrence Alma-Tadema Close-Up IV

Spring by Lawrence Alma-Tadema Close-Up V

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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I've started painting my bunny rabbit that was voted upon.  In this work in progress view, I've blocked in the background and started on the bunny.  I may need to go back in a rework the background a bit.  It's interesting how I see things differently when I see them on the computer screen...

Waterlily Fairy Maiden Work in Progress Continues...

Here is another work in progress view of my waterlily fairy maiden.  I've worked on her neck a bit and I've futzed a bit with the shading on her hand.  I think I am more pleased with it now, but we'll see how I feel as the painting progresses.  I do not have a title for her yet, but she is part of my garden guardian series.

Tomorrow I will try to post an update on the bunny painting.

Revised Bunny Rabbit Sketch...

This is my revised sketch for the bunny that was voted upon.  His eyes are a little bigger and his cheeks are a little fluffier.  I've also given him a tree with some ivy growing up the trunk to hide behind instead of the plank that was in the reference photo. 

Although it isn't Sunday yet at the time I am posting this, I am also participating in Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:
http://www.bluechairdiary.com/blog/

Beautiful Day, Ruby Throated Hummingbird & Snowy Night, Unicorn Now Up on My Website...

Beautiful Day Original Painting SOLD

Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

I love hummingbirds, I think they're such tiny little gems and so fascinating to watch as they fly or even as they pause for a break.  I feel so fortunate when I see one, I hope you will enjoy this hummingbird!  I sold the original, but I do have this piece available as prints and ACEOs!  

Snowy Night Original Painting SOLD

Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

I've also added this one to my website.  Snowy Night is of a blue and white unicorn inspired by a photograph of a horse by Shawn Parker.  As the snow is softly falling, this unicorn passes by in the night.  I sold the original, but I do have this piece available as prints and ACEOs!

Every week on Tuesday, I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here to see what I have available this week!

California Snowball, a Fragrant Snowball Flower Plant at Huntington Gardens...

This plant was blooming in the parking lot at Huntington Gardens in California.  Officially called Viburnum X Carlcephalum, the "Fragrant Snowball" flower plant was beautiful to me, I hope you will enjoy seeing it.  For those of you still waiting for spring, I also hope it comes to you as soon as it can!

Original White Bunny Rabbit Painting & Harvestman Spider Too! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Snowy Bunny" Original 8"x10" Painting here

8"x10" print here

ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here

This week I am listing "Snowy Bunny," an original white winter bunny rabbit that's just as ready for spring and Easter as you are!  Although bunnies are often considered garden pests, I love them bunches.  I'm starting to rework my initial sketch for the bunny that was voted for.

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here with a theme of garden friends.   

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to offer some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I am just getting started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I hope to focus on.

This Week "Harvestman" Original 5"x7" Painting here

5"x7" print here

ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here

Here is "Harvestman" my eight legged steampunk arachnid painting.  It is the one that was voted for a while back, he took me far longer then I expected, so many legs!  It turns out this arachnid is actually an Opilione harvestmen, as are daddy longlegs, and not a spider.  Apparently spiders have more eyes, amongst other differences...  I usually only list one original per week, but this time I decided to list two!

Some Seashell Sketches For a Mermaid's Hair...

These seashells are for a mermaid's hair.  I'm not sure which ones I'll use and in which configuration.  I'm still working on the final sketch of the mermaid at this point, but thanks to the wonders of photoshop, I can try different variations on her once I have her finished.

I apologize for my infrequent posting these days, I'm a bit off of my schedule, but hopefully after this week things will start to resume to normal...


I am also participating in Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:
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Hiccup, My Little Dragon Now Up on My Website...

Hiccup Original Painting SOLD

Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

Hiccup is of a young dragon not quite in control of the fire within. I sold the original young dragonling, but I do have this piece available as prints and ACEOs!  Recently, I was written by the owner of this original, she sent me a beautiful image of how she framed the piece.  I was so moved!

Every week on Tuesday, I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here to see what I have available this week! 

Original Art Goddess of Love Gothic Aphrodite Venus Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs! Spider Update Too...

This Week "Aphrodite" Original 5"x7" Painting here

5"x7" print here

ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here

This week I am listing "Aphrodite," an original big eye painting of a surreal gothic art goddess of love Aphrodite Venus inspired by your votes.  I posted another version of her not too long ago, but after some consideration, I decided to change her hair a bit.  She is still available as a print with her previous hair, but this is what the original looks like now.  

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here with a theme of hummingbirds and sunflowers.  What is the link between hummingbirds and Aphrodite?  Only that I love them!  

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to offer some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I am just getting started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I hope to focus on.

I'm still working on the spider, it has so many legs!  Here is a work in progress update on the little fella...