Ram Sheep Art Original Painting Work in Progress WIP...

In this work in progress, I've been working on the background of my ram painting some more.  The background of this sheep WIP now has a more dynamic, textured feel...

29 faces in February starts tomorrow, I am almost completely unprepared...  I wanted to gather some reference in advance, but it looks like it will be very much a day by day adventure.

Big Eye Angel Fairy Art Original Painting Work in Progress WIP...

In this work in progress, I've been working on the wings of my big eye angel fairy.  I still have some more work to go on them.  Before I go much further on this wip, I need to determine the direction of my light source.  Her hair will look better lit from one side and her face will look better lit from the other side...  Fortunately this is a fantasy piece, so I may decide to have multiple light sources...


It's Thursday, but I may not have much time to post tomorrow.  If I can I'll link up with Paint Party Friday before we leave, Alex and I are going to LACMA to see some art!  To see more participants, please visit:
http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

My Photograph of a Pink Camellia Flower at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of a pink camellia flower at Descanso Gardens a while back, but it's definitely camellia season there right now.  There's such a range of beauty in camellias, so many variations in looks... I loved this one especially, it has such a soft pink hue.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

My Valentine's Heart Art Original Paintings! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Amidst the Sky" Original 5"x5" Painting here

"Dark Matters of the Heart" Original 5"x5" Painting here

"Heart of Darkness" Original 5"x5" Painting here

"Pink on Pink" Original 5"x5" Painting here

This week I am listing four original heart paintings.  I love Valentine's Day, although I think we should celebrate the love we share for others all year long, I think it's wonderful that we have a special day to honor those we love in our life...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here with variations on my heart inspired art.  Some are dark and gothic, some are soft and sweet; I think they all have a romantic feel.  

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.

Still Life by Francisco de Zurbarán at the Norton Simon Museum of Art + Website Update...

I took this photograph of "Still Life with Lemons, Oranges and a Rose" by Francisco de Zurbarán at the Norton Simon Museum of Art.  I feel it has a powerful draw.  To Catholics of the 17th century, this painting would have had deep symbolic religious meaning.  It is the only signed and dated piece by this master of the Seville school of painting.  I find its beauty inspiring.

Al-Rubaie Art is a contemporary master when comes to still life paintings.  She does some of the most amazing paintings I have ever seen, if you have a chance, take a look at her magnificent paintings.


I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
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"An Auspicious Collection" Original Painting SOLD

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

This is one of my rare still life paintings.  I was inspired by the theme of five random things.  It has a lucky cat, a cherry, a pretty ribbon, a pear, and a heart shaped nut shell...  The piece has a soft realist feel.  Although I no longer have the original, 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! 

Angel Fairy Cyborg Alien Sketch Art + Abstract Angel Website Update...

Here is a rough sketch that I did of a big eye female.  I'm not really sure if she's an alien or a cyborg or an angel fairy, I just know that when I decided to sketch her, I wanted to do something fun with her hair...  I'm not sure if I'll use her for anything else, but I enjoyed sketching her.

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

http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

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

"Sky" is of an abstract angel fairy, I had a lot of fun playing with the elements of wet into wet with great serenity.  She was loosely inspired by Ted DeGrazia.  It has a 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! 

Ram Sheep Animal Art Original Painting Work in Progress WIP...

Here is the start of my ram painting that I'm doing in honor of Year of the Sheep for Chinese New Year.  In this work in progress, I've painted in an impressionistic dark blue background.  I still plan on doing a bit more with this background before I start on the ram, I think it needs a bit more attention.  The painting is 5"x7" on panel.  The line art is a bit faint in this WIP, but it should come together more as the painting progresses.  Animals are such a joy to paint.

Big Eye Angel Fairy Work in Progress WIP...

Here is the start of my newest big eye angel fairy painting.  In this work in progress, I've painted in a soft blue background.  The painting is 8"x10" on canvas.  It took me some time to get started on her, it was a bit of a push to finish Athena for the show and I needed some time to decompress.  I'll also be working on my ram, I should have an WIP update on that tomorrow.

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

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

My Photograph of a Pink Water Lily at Huntington Gardens...

I took this photograph of a pink water lily at Huntington Gardens a while back.  I love how the waterlily is coming up through the lily pad...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

My Zen Water Lily Flower Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Zen Waterlily" Original 5"x7" Painting here

5"x7" print here

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

I am listing "Zen Waterlily," an original painting of a pink and yellow water lily.  This flower is very near to my heart, I think it has a delicate beauty.  The piece has a realist surreal feel.  Water lilies are one of my favorite flowers...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of flower guardians and some of their related flowers...

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.

Recent Show at the Chateau L'Amour Gallery...

Here are some photographs I took at my most recent show.  The gallery is the Chateau L'Amour Gallery, owned by the amazing Dennis Delgado.  The show was hosted by Chris 'Cakeshop' Penalber of Cakeshop Oddities and Melissa Lyndell of Double Agent.  They did an amazing job curating and hanging the show.  There was incredible art wall to ceiling.  I didn't get the names of many of the artists work which was shown, so if you see any art you recognize, feel free to tag or comment with the name and I'll be very happy to know who the artist is...  Also, if you see art you're interested in, the show information is here.  To see more of my art, please visit http://www.lisarusso.com.


It was inspiring being a part of this show!
I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
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Me, Lisa Isabella Russo, with my art and the fantastic Chris 'Cakeshop' Penalber, missing from this photo is his lovely partner in art and life Melissa Lyndell.

My painting Watchful Eyes & Aphrodite, by me Lisa Isabella Russo, plus more wonderful art

My painting Ocean Born, by me Lisa Isabella Russo, plus wonderful art by Johnnie Dominguez

Alex Ledante of The Strange Art of Ledante with his incredible art

Artist Christopharo of Art By Christopharo and one of my favorite all time pieces of art plus right above his head the artwork of James Plasencia!

Close up of a piece by Art by Christopharo

Lovely piece by Edan Curtis

by Eddie Fowler

Lovely piece by Edan Curtis

by artist Martha Pennington

by artist Ricardo Flores

I believe this fantastic piece is by Carissa Louise Martin-Art! 

Model ONTARIO EMPORIUM - LIVE DRAWING OF LIANNA VENUS ARROYO

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View of one of the walls just packed with wonderful art from top to ceiling!

Angel Fairy Happy Sketch Art...

Here is a rough sketch that I did of a big eye angel fairy.  I think she has a joyful quality.  I'm not sure if I'll use her for anything else, but I enjoyed sketching her.  29 faces is coming up in February, I feel like I should start gathering some reference images for the challenge to do 29 faces in 28 days...

The show yesterday was very nice, I'll try to post some photos from it tomorrow.


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

Athena Minerva with Owl Work in Progress WIP, Almost Complete!

Here is my 16"x20" Athena big eye Greek goddess (also known to the Romans as Minerva) with owl work in progress painting almost completed.  The owl just needs a bit of glazing and a touch up or two.  The completed painting will be on display tomorrow in Ontario, California.  I'd love to see you there if you'll be in the area.  The show information is here.  In case you can't make the show, I'll try to share the entirely completed painting hanging at the show and a better picture when I get her back.


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

My Photograph of Two Yellow Daffodils at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of a two yellow daffodils at Descanso Gardens a while back.  I love how they are nestled together...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

I will be attending and showing some of my Greek goddess art on Saturday, January 17 in Ontario California.  I'd love to see you there if you'll be in the area.  The show information is here! 

The Little Mermaid Big Eye Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "The Little Mermaid" Original 11"x14" Painting here

8"x10" print here

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

I am listing "The Little Mermaid," an original painting of a big eye redhead mermaid with her spiney seahorse friends.  She has huge inquisitive blue eyes.  The piece has a surreal lowbrow fantasy feel.  I love mermaids so...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of mermaids and sea animal 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 have started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I am working on.

Deer Fawn Sketch Art + Wonder Woman Website Update...

Here is a rough sketch of two running deer.  I believe they are fawns.  They are based on a photograph by Shawn Parker Photography, check out his wonderful photographs if you get a chance!  I may use these two in a painting of the Greek goddess Artemis (known to the Romans as Diana), but I'm not sure yet, it's very early stages yet.  I still have to do some sketches of her and then work out what will look right with her.


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

"Strength and Beauty" Original Painting Sold

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

"Strength and Beauty" is based on a big eye fantasy painting I did of Wonder Woman.  She's one of my favorite super heroes.  The original was donated to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The piece has a surreal lowbrow feel.  The original is sold, but I do have it 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!

Athena Minerva with Owl Work in Progress WIP + Purple Bearded Iris Website Update...

I've done some more work on my Athena big eye Greek goddess (also known to the Romans as Minerva) with owl painting.  Here her hair is finished and I've done some more work on her owl.  He's such a cute and fluffy fellow, but has such a keen gaze...

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

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

"Standing Tall" Original Painting Sold

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

"Standing Tall" is based on a painting I did of a purple bearded iris.  Irises are one of my favorite flowers and I love purple.  This piece has an impressionist realist feel.  The original is sold, but I do have it 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!

My Photograph of Two Icelandic Poppies at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of a two Icelandic poppies at Descanso Gardens a while back.  They aren't blooming right now, but I think this white poppy is quite beautiful as well as its orange poppy companion.  They come in such a range of colors...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

My Two Horses Grazing Together Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

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

8"x10" print here

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

I am listing "Together," an original painting of two horses grazing together in a soft pastel setting.  One is a mare and the other is her foal.  The piece has a combination of realist and impressionist qualities.  It is an older piece, but one of my favorites...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of horses and unicorns...

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.

Portrait of Madame de Cromot by Antoine Vestier at the Norton Simon Museum of Art + Athena Owl WIP...

I took this photograph of "Portrait of Madame de Cromot de Fougy" by Antoine Vestier at the Norton Simon Museum of Art, it is one of my favorites.  Its soft beauty is very compelling and inspiring to me.


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've blocked in her hair, I still probably have a day or so worth of painting on her hair before I move on to her owl...

Year of the Ram Sheep Sketch Art...

Here is a sketch of a ram.  It will be year of the sheep soon.  I hope to paint this ram in honor of Chinese New Year, but I'm not sure if I'll finish on time.  I might make the attempt though.


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

Athena Minerva with Owl Work in Progress WIP Continues...

I've done some more work on my Athena big eye Greek goddess (also known to the Romans as Minerva) with owl painting.  I've painted her eyebrows, eyelashes, lips, and toga.  The next thing that I paint will be her hair.  I'm thinking about doing 16"x20" paintings of all of the Greek Goddesses.  I've done a couple of others before, but I'd like to do them again.  I used to love the Greek myths as a child and I enjoy them to this day...

Happy New Year Wishes & Athena Minerva with Owl Work in Progress WIP...

I hope the new year brings you much joy!  Happy new year wishes from me to you...

I'm working on my Athena big eye Greek goddess (also known to the Romans as Minerva) with owl painting.  I think I need around a week more of solid work on her to finish.  Sometimes I work on more than one painting at a time and I have a couple more in the works, but my main focus is on this one right now as I'd like to submit her for a show.


I've done some glazing using Golden Glazing Liquid (Gloss), I tested a couple more than the ones I shared last week and I decided that one was the one that best fit my purpose.  However, Golden Glazing Liquid (Satin) came in a close second.  It was an interesting experience using the glazing medium, there's a bit of glare on her face in the photograph from the glaze, I hope to get a better picture next time.  At this point I'm ready to move forward to her features...