A Photograph of Some Spring Daffodil Flowers at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of some daffodils at Descanso Gardens.  They were in front towards the entrance, although there are now other plants growing there.  Spring comes and goes so quickly in Southern California!  There are still many beautiful flowers to see there now though.

Waterlily Garden Guardian Fairy Maiden Painting Work in Progress...

Here is an updated work in progress view of my big eye waterlily fairy maiden.  I've worked a bit more on the shading of the dress of this garden guardian and started work on her hair...


If I finish this on time, I will likely be including her in the No Themes & No Limits show in Pomona on Saturday June 14th.  Additional show information is here.

Original Purple & Blue Tiger Lily Flower Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Night Lily" Original 8"x10" Painting here

8"x10" print here

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

Here is "Night Lily" a blue and purple gothic tiger lily flower...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here  with a theme of purple flowers; some true to life, some more imagined.

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.

Christopharo has asked for some images of art that I'll be bringing to the No Themes & No Limits show in Pomona, California on Saturday June 14th.  It's hard to decide!  Definitely the works will be predominately fantasy, as that has been my primary focus of late.  Additional show information is here.  

Temple Wrestler at the Norton Simon Museum of Art & Mermaid Painting WIP...

I think this temple wrestler sculpture from Cambodia at the Norton Simon Museum of Art is full of energy.  Their collection of paintings is so magnificent that I sometimes forget that they have an exceptional collection of Asian art downstairs.  This wrestler may be going on a trip, so give them a call if you specifically want to see him in case he's already gone...

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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I've done some work on my big eye mermaid painting.  At this point in the work in progress I feel I still need to shade her a little bit more and then I'll paint her features.  The hair is blocked in white via photoshop for the moment just to show approximately where it will go, it will be more of a fuschia color once I've painted it...

Hoot Hoot! Owl Sketch...

I'm not sure why I sketched this owl, I just felt like it.  I love owls, I think they are amazing...

I am also participating in Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:

http://www.bluechairdiary.com/blog/

Waterlily Fairy Painting Work in Progress Continues...

I've done a bit more work on my waterlily fairy maiden painting.  I've been working on her dress.  She is part of my garden guardian series.  I'd like to have her done for the upcoming show, but as she's one my larger pieces, we'll see how it goes.

Thanks for the kind words on my inclusion in the No Themes & No Limits show in Pomona, California on Saturday June 14th.  Additional show information is here.


I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:
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Work in Progress Continues on Mermaid with Betta Fish Tail Painting...

Here is an updated work in progress view of my big eye mermaid with a fancy betta fish tail.  Although her hair won't be white when I'm done, I've blocked it in with white in photoshop to give an idea of where the hair roughly will be going...

If I finish this on time, I will likely be including her in the No Themes & No Limits show in Pomona on Saturday June 14th.  Additional show information is here.

Original Big Purple Eyed Gothic Latina Fairy Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Lace Wings" Original 8"x10" Painting here

8"x10" print here

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

Here is "Lace Wings" a gothic Latina big eye fairy with purple violet eyes and long purple hair.  Her wings are inspired by the wings of a lace wing butterfly.  I think she has a quiet intensity...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here with a theme of big eye fairies and a fairy kitten and a fairy puppy.

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.

We're not moving, but we do need to have some repairs done, so my focus has been on trying to get the house ready for that.  I apologize that I haven't been updating as frequently as I usually try to.  However, I have been invited to participate in a show with Christopharo and Alex Ledante, and I am thrilled about that and I will be trying to complete some new works for the show, so I should have some updates upcoming!

A Photograph of a Purple Round Dr. Suess Flowers at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of three purple flowers being visited by bees at Descanso Gardens.  I'm not sure what kind of flower this is, it's similar to garlic flowers but not quite a match; it reminds of flowers that Dr. Suess would illustrate.  I've been focused on trying to get my home decent for inspectors/repair people to come so my paintings in progress are waiting patiently for me...

Edit: It turns out my mystery flowers are Alliums, thank you Rebecca and Descanso Gardens twitter!

Sienna Big Eye Fairy & Elegance Pink Saucer Magnolia Original Painting Website Update!

I've added these two pieces to my website!

Sienna Original Painting SOLD

Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Sienna" is a big eye gothic fairy with long flowing blonde hair and elegance combined with a bit of attitude.  She has large green eyes.  She's one of my favorite pieces.  The original is sold, but I do have her 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!

Elegance Original 11"x14" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

This piece is of some pink saucer magnolia flowers, one is in full bloom, another is starting to bloom, and the other is just a bud.  The style is a romantic realism.  This piece available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs! 

I hope to be able to do some painting in the evening today, the weather has been so hot, but I think it's a little cooler today...

Original Big Purple Eyed Gothic Fairy Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Gossamer Moon" Original 8"x10" Painting here

8"x10" print here

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

Here is "Gossamer Moon" a gothic big eye fairy with purple violet eyes and blue hair.  Her wings are inspired by cresent moons and they are fluid.  I very much enjoyed painting her and her wings are one of my favorite parts of her...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here with a theme of big eye fairies.

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.

Happy Mother's Day! Pink Saucer Magnolia Descanso Gardens Photograph & Tulip Flower Sketch...

I took this photograph of pink saucer magnolia flowers at Descanso Gardens during a trip with my mother.  My mother is one of the best people I know.  I am very fortunate!  I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day...

This is a sketch of a tulip that may or may not go into a still life painting for my mother that I am playing with the notion of.

I am also participating in Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:
http://www.bluechairdiary.com/blog/

Waterlily Fairy Painting Work in Progress...

I've done a bit more work on the face of my waterlily fairy maiden painting.  She is part of my garden guardian series.  At 16"x20" she's one of my larger paintings.


I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:
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A Photograph of a Pink & Yellow Rose & Rosebud Flower with a Bee & Snow White Original Painting on My Website...

I took this photograph of a pink and yellow rose and rosebud being visited by a bee at Descanso Gardens.  This honey bee loved this flower so much, it seemed to be patiently posing, but I suspect it was just enjoying the nectar of the blooming rose...

Apple of My Eye Original 11"x14" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

This gothic big eye Snow White stands amidst a princess friendly apple tree.  She has big green eyes, rich brown hair, and ever so pale skin.  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!

Work in Progress Mermaid with Betta Fish Tail Painting...

Here is a work in progress view of my big eye mermaid with a fancy betta fish tail.  I have started work on the mermaid's tail, hair will go over some of the tail I have painted, I'm just painting it in because I haven't decided exactly where all of the hair will go...

Original Magnolia Paintings, One White & One Pink Saucer! Art Prints & ACEOs!

Enchanted Light Original 18"x24" Painting on Canvas on My Website Here

This Week 8"x10" print here

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

This week I am listing "Enchanted Light" at my promotional rate as a print and ACEO. The original realist white magnolia painting is available for purchase on my website! I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints on ebay here.

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 "Elegance" Original 11"x14" Painting here

8"x10" print here

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

Here is "Elegance," a blooming pink saucer magnolia realist flower with a budding bloom as well...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here with a theme of flowers and flower guardians.  The auctions will end next Tuesday.

A Photograph of a White Magnolia Flower...

I took this photograph of a white magnolia flower outside of Alex's old place some time ago, I used it as reference for a painting I hope to share tomorrow.  The magnolias around here are in bloom right now...

One of My First Acrylic Paintings, Large Flower Art...

This is one of my first, if not my first, acrylic paintings.  Before this, I painted with watercolors.  I painted this large (2 feet by 3 feet) floral painting for my grandparents, they both loved flowers, especially roses.  I'm now giving it to my aunt as per their wishes and I have it here to write something on the back for my aunt, so I decided to take a photo of it and share it with you...

Mermaid Work in Progress, the Background Begins...

Here is the start of my newest mermaid painting.  In this work in progress, I have the sketch in and I've started on the background.  Her fancy betta fish inspired tail will be next.

Thanks so much for your kind words on my headaches, I am definitely feeling better now!


I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:
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