Marigold Flowers Sketch Art + Dragon Website Update...

Here is a sketch of some marigolds on canvas.  I started sketching for this in October and then put it aside for a while.  At this point I only have the sketch on canvas.  I've also painted the edges, I tend to do that before I start painting on the canvas as I don't want to risk getting the edge paint on to the painting itself.  As you can see, I tend to get paint over the edges, but I can fix that when I paint the background...

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

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"Dragonsrock" Original 8"x10" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Dragonsrock" is of a big eyed blue and purple dragon protecting his favorite rock and think happily of treasures safely hidden away.  It has a surreal lowbrow fantasy 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! 

Waiting for You, Brown & Tan Kitty Cat Website Update...

Waiting for You Original Painting SOLD

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

"Waiting for You" is of a patient kitty.  The cat has a soft realist impressionist quality and has long brown and tan fur...  I sold the original, but I do have this available as prints and LE 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 Original Big Eye Angel Fairy Painting Art WIP...

Here is a work in progress view of an original big eye angel fairy painting that I am working on.  I've painted her eyes, neck, and dress; but I think I need to lighten her dress a bit.  At around 4x4.5 inches, this WIP is smaller than I usually work.  I hope to share another WIP on Monday and the finished piece as framed on Wednesday.  She's for a show at the Whittier Art Gallery.

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving if you celebrate it!

I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:
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A Close Up Photograph of a Purple Artichoke Flower Plant at Descanso Gardens...

Here is a close up photograph that I took at Descanso Gardens in the section where they grow edibles.  I believe it is an artichoke plant, the flowers are very similar to those of the lovely thistle plant too though...  I love the combination of the soft purple beauty of the flower with the more spiky part of the plant.  I hope you will enjoy this photo.

I also hope that if you celebrate Thanksgiving, you have a wonderful one!

My Big Eye Angel with her Black Cat Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "All Creatures Great and Small" Original 11"x14" Painting here

8"x10" print here

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

I am listing "All Creatures Great and Small," an original big eye gothic angel with long black hair with green streaks holding her black kitty cat.  She has a lowbrow surreal feel...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday; including a poinsettia flower, a red cardinal bird, various cats, and a dog cuddled up...

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 am working on.

After the auction, "All Creatures Great and Small" will be available on my website here.

St. Cecilia by Guido Reni at the Norton Simon Museum of Art + Big Eye Angel Fairy WIP...

St. Cecilia by Guido Reni 

St. Cecilia by Guido Reni is one of my favorite pieces at the Norton Simon Museum of Art.  She is the patron saint of musicians and was said to hear the singing of angels.  She is here with a violin, she was reputed to be able to play all instruments.  I love this painting so much! 

St. Cecilia by Guido Reni Close Up I

St. Cecilia by Guido Reni Close Up II

St. Cecilia by Guido Reni Close Up III

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
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This is a work in progress view of my angel fairy.  I've worked on the wings a bit.  This is actually a very small piece,  it measures approximately 4.5"x4" for a specific endeavor, but we'll see if I finish it on time...

Big Eye Angel Fairy Sketch Art + Mermaid Website Update...

Here is a sketch of a big eye angel fairy face.  I planned to paint her for winter Christmas this year, but she probably won't be done on time.  I think I'd have to have her already done, but I think I might still work on her when I'm closer to being done with the tiny little angel painting.  She has the first priority though as I have a specific deadline for her...

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

http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

Underwater Prayer Original 11"x14" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints, & Limited Edition Giclee 2.5"x3.5" ACEO Prints Here

Here is "Underwater Prayer," an original gothic big eye mermaid by an undersea sunken cathedral. She has big blue eyes and streaks of light purple lilac in her almost black short deep purple hair. This is one of my rare images with short hair...  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs on my website!  

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! 

Fairy Queen is Now Up on My Website...

Fairy Queen Original Painting SOLD

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

Fairy Queen is a lovely fairy with beautiful blue eyes and long white hair.  This surreal gothic fantasy lowbrow fae has antlers as her crown and elf ears.  Someday I think I'd like to paint a larger version of her...

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!

A Photograph of a Purple Artichoke Flower Plant at Descanso Gardens...

These flowers have a definite Dr. Seuss feel.  I took this photograph at Descanso Gardens in the section where they grow edibles.  This is one of my favorite vegetables, I was surprised at how beautiful the plant was.  I also took some close up pictures of the flower which I will try to share next Wednesday or Thursday.  We actually had artichokes as part of dinner last night...  I hope you will enjoy this photo.  

My Big Eye Dragon & His Rock Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Dragonsrock" Original 8"x10" Painting here

8"x10" print here

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

I am listing "Dragonsrock," an original big eye blue and purple dragon contemplating hidden treasure whilst wrapped around his favorite rock.  He has a lowbrow surreal feel...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of magical creatures; from unicorns to dragons to a fairy cat and dog...

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 am working on.

Area 51 Art Show + Angel Sketch Revised...

I recently attended  the opening for the AREA 51: Aliens, UFO's, The Cosmos And Beyond; ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL that included my alien octopus femme...  Hosted by Cakeshop Oddities https://www.facebook.com/cakeshopoddities13 &
Double Agent: The Art Of Melissa Lyndell https://www.facebook.com/melissalyndellart at the Chateau L'amour Art Gallery, it was an amazing and inspiring event.  Here are some of my photos from the show.

Here is a picture of me, Lisa Isabella Russo, by my piece, for some reason I'm looking up, but I guess that makes sense in a show about the cosmos...

Here is a picture of Alex Ledante of the Strange Art of Ledante http://www.facebook.com/alxledante posing Memento style by his three pieces in the black frames.

Here is a more serious picture of Alex Ledante of the Strange Art of Ledante http://www.facebook.com/alxledante by his three pieces in the black frames.

This is Dennis Delgado, the owner of the Chateau L'amour Art gallery. 

Artist Christopharo of Art by Christopharo https://www.facebook.com/artbychristopharo by his two framed in black pieces.

World renowned metal sculpture artist Ricardo Breceda by one of his incredible sculptures.

A panorama view of one of the walls of the gallery, over 50 artists participated!

Another panorama view of another of the walls of the gallery, over 50 artists participated!

The top piece is by Gore and the one below is by Brett Hess.

This piece is by Ken Dougherty.

There was live sketching of this beautiful model.

Over the course of the evening, we were able to see this gorgeous model transform, she and the makeup artist were incredible!

It was an inspiring art show.  To see more photos taken by others, please visit the event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/627597017295564/

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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This is my second drawing of this angel fairy, I think I'm much closer in this sketch to where I want to be with her before I start the painting.  Her neck is a bit more slender and her hair has a bit more movement.  I still need to make some adjustments, but I'm close to starting on this painting.

Octopus Femme Alien Original Painting in the AREA 51 Show...

This painting is being included in the AREA 51: Aliens, UFO's, The Cosmos And Beyond; ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL tomorrow!  This is my first time painting anything like this, she has a look of intensity, perhaps she is part of a fierce warrior race.  She measure 11"x14" unframed and 14"x17" framed.  This octopus alien is titled "pieuvrefemme" as inspired by Lorraine of Out of Sight L's comment about the French word for octopus.  She has octopus inspired eyes and tentacles.

The show will run a month.  The show details are here and I will be at the opening this Saturday!


I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:
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Athena and Her Owl Big Eye Original Painting Work in Progress...

Here is another work in progress view of my large 16"x20" original big eye Athena Greek goddess (known to the Romans as Minerva) with her little owl painting.  The eyes are almost done.  I'm going to have to start a fresh palette if I'm going to have room to mix her skin tones... 

A Photograph of a Purple Burgundy Icelandic Poppy at Descanso Gardens...

I believe this purple burgundy flower is an Icelandic poppy.  I took this photograph at Descanso Gardens some time ago, they aren't currently blooming here, but I love to visit flowers in my photographs that I have seen at different times.  I think poppies are such a sweet and lovely flower.  I hope you will enjoy this photo.

My Big Eye Fantasy Mermaid Original Painting + Alien WIP! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Underwater Prayer" Original 11"x14" Painting here

8"x10" print here

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

I am listing "Underwater Prayer," an original gothic big eye mermaid by an undersea sunken cathedral.  She has big blue eyes and streaks of light purple lilac in her almost black short deep purple hair.  This is one of my rare images with short hair...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of mermaids unseen the last time I shared mermaids...

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 am working on.

Here is another work in progress view of my 11"x14" original big eye alien octopus femme painting.  In this WIP I've finished the tentacles and blocked in her skin tone, but I'm going to go a little lighter for her face.  She's been included in a show this weekend!  If you'll be in town on Saturday, I will be in attendance at the opening and would love to meet you.  The show details are here and I will share the painting in her frame on Friday...

Music by Jean-Honoré Fragonard at the Norton Simon Museum of Art + Athena with Owl WIP...

I love this painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard that hangs in the Norton Simon Museum of Art.  It is thought that the woman may be Erato, a muse of music and lyric poetry.  During a lecture I attended, the speaker said that this painting would likely be hung high, perhaps above a doorway.  It has a beautiful soft focus that I love.

Music by Jean-Honoré Fragonard

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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Here is a work in progress view of my large 16"x20" original big eye Athena Greek goddess (known to the Romans as Minerva) with her little owl painting.  I think I'm almost done with the background at this point (although the painting is showing a bit darker here then it actually is on my monitor)...

Big Eye Angel Fairy Sketch Art...

Here is a sketch of a big eye angel fairy face.  I'm not sure if I'll take her any further, but I loved her up swept hair with the cascading bangs...

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

http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

Alien Octopus Femme Tentacles Big Eye Original Painting Work in Progress...

Here is a work in progress view of my 11"x14" original big eye alien octopus femme painting.  Here I'm a bit further along on the tentacles as well as her neck and shoulders.  This is very different from anything I've tried to paint before and it's a lot of fun.  In the future at some point I'd like paint a solo octopus as well as a mermaid with an octopus...

A Photograph of a Light Violet Rose for My Garden...

This rose is called Love Song.  It is a lovely pale violet.  I bought it at the Huntington Gardens plant sale, I took the photograph before we planted the flowers.  I love purple and these delicately hued flowers are so beautiful to me.  I hope you will enjoy this photo.   

Alien Octopus Femme Big Eye Original Painting Work in Progress...

Here is a work in progress view of my 11"x14" original big eye alien octopus femme painting.  I've done a few layers on the background and started with the tentacles.  I made a bit of a mistake and had to paint over some of what I had already done, so I'm a bit behind my schedule for myself, but I think she's coming along...

For some reason my reading list with all of the blogs I follow has vanished...  It's very strange.  If it doesn't appear in a few days, I'll try to find them and follow them again.  I'm baffled as to why this occurred...

Original Flower White Water Lilies & Lily Paintings! Art Prints & ACEOs!

Water Beauties 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 "Water Beauties" at my promotional rate as a print and ACEO. The original white with yellow and pink water lily painting is available for purchase on my website!  Water lilies are one of my favorite flowers.  This is my newest original painting.  I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints on ebay here with a theme of some of my flowers and big eye fantasy flower garden guardians. 

This Week "White Lily" Original 8"x10" Painting Here

8"x10" print here

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

This week, for my small original at my promo rate, I have "White Lily," a white lily painting set against a soft blue sky...

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 am working on.

Big Eye Alien Sketch Art & Mermaid with Clownfish Website Update...

Here is a sketch of a big eye alien face.  This portrait is different than usual for me, I was inspired by Alex of The Strange Art of Ledante...


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

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

This big eye surreal black gothic beauty of a mermaid has three clownfish friends.  They love to be near her, I think they mistake her hair for sea anenomes...  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! 

Happy Dia de los Muertos Day of the Dead: Pumpkins From The Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns at Descanso Gardens

Last week I went to The Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns at Descanso Gardens, a pumpkin extravaganza!  The pumpkins invaded one of my favorite spaces and made it completely different.  There were so many jack o'lanterns, it was incredible.  These are lots of images, but there were many more, it was difficult to winnow it down to just these ones.  These are some of the Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead images.  I took a few with the flash on to show the design and construction details, I hope you will enjoy them.  Happy Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead!

Skeletons in the Graveyard

Skeleton

Skeleton Construction Details

Skeletons in the Graveyard

Calavera Catrina Mujer

Sugar Skulls

Tree

Tree Construction Details

Calavera Catrina Mujer

Sugar Skull

In Memoriam Robin Williams

In Memoriam Ghostbuster Dr. Egon Spengler, Harold Ramis

In Loving Remembrance

Feliz Dia de los Muertos Day of the Dead from me to you and your loved ones!

Original Art 11"x14" Big Eye Dia de los Muertos Day of the Dead Painting, 8"x10" Giclee Prints, & LE ACEO Prints available here