Mermaid Angel Fairy Big Eye Gothic Sketch Art + Heart Landscape Website Update...

Here is a sketch of a mermaid angel fairy gothic big eye maiden.  She has huge eyes and long flowing mermaid hair, I've also given her a little seashell necklace.  I have an idea for another mermaid painting, but I'm not sure if she's the one I want to use for it; so, back to the drawing board...

"Heart on the Horizon" Original Painting NFS

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

I painted this piece quite some time ago.  The heart rising up from the purple mountains represents hope to me.  Hope that there is love on some level that will be a part of our lives; be it a romantic love, a friendship love, the love of pets, a familial love, and so on...  The piece has a soft surreal dreamlike impressionist feel.  The original is not for sale, 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!

My Photograph of a Brown Butterfly at Schabarum Park & Seascape Website Update...

I took this photograph when I was visiting Schabarum Park.  I was there at the tail end of the cherry blossom season and this lovely brown, yellow gold, and white butterfly with some red accents landed near my feet before flitting off.  I'm not sure what kind of butterfly this is, only that I was happy it spent some time flying by me and stopping for a little bit.  It had such beautiful wings, perhaps they will make their way into one of my fairy paintings at some point...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

"CA Coast" Original Painting SOLD

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

In addition to loving mermaids, I have a deep love of the ocean.  This piece is inspired by Point Dume in Zuma Beach, California.  There's something about the sea I find very compelling.  The piece has a soft realist impressionist feel.  The original is sold, 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!

My Framed Porthole Gothic Mermaid Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Looking In" Original Framed 11"x11" Painting here

8"x10" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Looking In," an original painting of a gothic big eye mermaid looking in to our world.  I rarely frame paintings, but this one is painted directly on to the porthole frame.

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of mermaids.  While I have more original mermaids available on my website, I believe all of the mermaids I have painted thus far are available as prints this week at the promo start rate...

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.

Softness, My Original Pink Rose Painting, Now Up on My Website...

"Softness" Original 18"x24" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Softness" is a one of my floral paintings.  I very much love pink roses.  This is a very soft flower.  The piece has a romantic impressionist realist feel.  This piece is 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!

Angel Fairy Big Eye Gothic Sketch Art...

Here is a sketch of an angel fairy gothic big eye maiden.  I think she has a little bit of sadness in her eyes, I think sometimes angels see the world and are moved by all that they see.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.

I'm feeling a bit better, thank you for the well wishes!  I might not have the opportunity to post tomorrow or link up with Sunday Sketches, but I'm including the link today in case you'd like to see some more sketches by some wonderful artists...


To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:
http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

Angel Fairy Big Eye Moon Maiden Sketch Art...

Here is a sketch of an angel fairy gothic big eye moon maiden.  Her eyes are closed and she is basking in the moonlight.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.

I've been feeling a little under the weather, but one of the things I learned from doing 29 faces is that even if I'm not feeling up to much, I can still sketch.  Which is good, I get a bit off when I don't have the opportunity to do art...  Tomorrow is one of the Huntington Gardens member preview plant sales, at this point I'm planning on going so I might not check in until we get back.  We might get rain though, so I'm not sure how that will go.  We desperately need the rain, but I'm hoping it happens today...

My Photograph of Pink and Yellow Flowers at Descanso Gardens & Happy Earth Day...

Happy Earth Day to you!  I took this photograph of pink and yellow flowers at Descanso Gardens.  I don't know what they're called, they were growing on an amazing tree, just covered in flower blossoms.  When I look at the spring flowers in this photo, I feel almost overwhelmed by the beauty of nature...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

My Pink Saucer Magnolia Flower Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Elegance" Original 11"x14" Painting here

8"x10" print here

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

I am listing "Elegance," an original painting of some pink saucer magnolia flower blossoms.  I find these flowers very inspiring.

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

After the auction, "Elegance" will be available on my website here.

Cherry Blossoms Flowers Sketch WIP...

Here is a work in progress sketch of some cherry blossoms that I'd like to paint.  I haven't decided yet what size to paint them, but I'm leaning towards 8"x10."  I find these flowers very beautiful, but this will be my first time painting them.


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

Loch Ness Monster Website Update, Guard Your $3.50...

"Tree Fiddy" Original Painting SOLD

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

This piece was inspired by the loch ness monster.  South Park has some very funny material featuring him, my favorite quote is on my webpage...  The loch ness monster is all about $3.50, tree fiddy (alternately spelled tree fitty).  When Nessie comes into town, I suggest you keep track of your three dollars and fifty cents!  The piece has a whimsical lowbrow fantasy feel.  The original is sold, 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!

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

Here is a work in progress view of my 11"x14" original big eye angel fairy painting.  In this wip I'm still working on the wings.  Do you ever have a painting or a project that goes extremely smoothly from start to finish?  I sometimes do, but this painting isn't one of them.  I don't mind though because I love spending time with her...  I would like to get started on some other pieces though, so when I need to take a step back and get some perspective, I can work on another piece.  I'm in the beginning stages of a handful of other pieces, but I don't have them ready for paint yet...

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

"Tender Heart" Original Framed 4"x4.5" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Tender Heart" is a big eye angel fairy with a strong yet gentle quality.  She has large gray eyes and long strawberry blonde hair.  This piece has a surreal fantasy lowbrow feel.  I don't usually frame my pieces, but this was painted specifically for this frame for a show.  The prints and ACEO prints are composed of just the art, if you'd like to see what that looks like, please contact me.  This piece is 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!

Big Eye Robot Cyborg Sketch WIP + Teddy Bear with a Rose Website Update...

Here is a work in progress sketch I'm working on of my big eye robot cyborg.  She's starting to come together, but I think she needs a bit more work before this wip is ready to transfer.  

"Small Bear" Original Painting NFS

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

"Small Bear" is of a little brown teddy bear holding a rose.  I painted it as a gift for my mother as she loves both teddy bears and roses...  It has a very soft realist impressionist feel.  I no longer have 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!

My Photograph of Cherry Blossoms and a Japanese Red Maple Tree...

I took this photograph of during the Cherry Blossom Festival at Descanso Gardens.  I loved the white cherry blossoms against the red of the Japanese red maple tree.  I was looking through some of my reference when I came upon this photo.  I'm starting a painting of cherry blossoms and while this isn't the one I'm using, I saw this one and thought it was beautiful.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

My Big Eye Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Remembrance" Original 11"x14" Painting here

8"x10" print here

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

I am listing "Remembrance," an original painting of a big eye calavera sugar skull maiden.  Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead is a festivity that honors those we have lost.  I think that's something beautiful.

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of big brown eyes.  I have brown eyes and while I paint many colors of eyes, I like to see brown eyes represented 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 am working on.

Big Eye Fairy Angel Sketch WIP + Abstract Sky Cathedral Website Update...

Here is a work in progress sketch I'm working on of a big eye fairy angel.  I'm starting to like the direction I'm going in better, but I still need to resolve her clothing and hair a bit more.  Later I'll ask Alex of The Darker Side of Passion for some input.  I'm so fortunate to have such a fantastic artist to bounce ideas off of...

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

http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

"Sky Cathedral" Original Painting NFS

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

"Sky Cathedral" is a church of the sky composed of fluid interplays.  I just went where the paints wanted me to go...  In my original, there isn't a cross at the top, but I added it in digitally as I felt it added a nice element.  This piece has an abstract expressionist feel.  The original is not for sale, 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!

Angel Fairy Big Eye Art Original Painting Work in Progress WIP + Beetle Website Update...

Here is a work in progress view of my 11"x14" original big eye angel fairy painting.  In this wip I think I'm finally done with the clouds!  I've started on her wings, to the right there's a base coat and to the left there's another layer that will be covered with who knows how many layers.  I've just started to assess around where I'd like some of the more prominent feathers.  I thought this was an interesting wip shot since it shows layers that will be almost if not completely covered by the time that I am finished...


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

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

"Found" is a bit different then most of my pieces, it is of an insect found in a friend's car.  I wish it still had life, that I could have set it free.  Although its life was gone, I still found beauty in it and decided to pay homage to what was once there with a painting.  I thought it looked a bit like an Egyptian scarab beetle, but I don't think that isn't what it actually is.  This piece has a realist surreal feel.  This piece is 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! 

Big Eye Robot Cyborg Sketches...

Here are some very rough sketches of some big eye robot cyborg women.  I've sketched these work in progress thumbnails to try and determine what direction to go, at this point I like the top two wip sketches the best...

My Photograph of Two Blue and Yellow Gold Macaw Parrots...

I took this photograph of two blue and yellow gold macaw parrots outside of a sushi restaurant in my neighborhood called Joy.  A man brought his two parrots with him.  They were so alert and beautiful, I couldn't resist taking some photographs!  I think it might be fun at some point to paint a pirate lass with a parrot friend or two.  I've yet to paint a parrot, the colors of their feathers are incredible...  As a side note, Joy has veggie tempura and some other vegetarian options.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo! 

My Little Owl Athene noctua Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Owlie" Original 10"x13" Painting here

8"x10" print here Edit: Print Sold, thanks M!

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

I am listing "Owlie," an original painting of a Little Owl (Athene noctua) painted directly on to a wooden plank.  Alex found this owl whilst I was looking for the right one to be on the shoulder of my Athena painting.  He was not quite right for that, but he was so cute, I thought he deserved to be painted solo.

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of birds and blooms.  I used to subscribe to a magazine by that name, I really did love it, now I am tempting myself to re subscribe...

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 Fairy Angel Mermaid Sketch + Happy Easter Bunny Rabbit...

Here is a rough sketch of a big eye fairy angel or possibly mermaid.  I'm not quite sure if she's a being of land or air or sea, but I know that she loves bunnies.  I gave her a little bunny pendant.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.  The opera we went to see yesterday was wonderful!

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

http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

My bunny rabbit of "Ode to Spring" is here to wish you a happy Easter if you celebrate it!

If you're interested in this artwork, "Ode to Spring" Original 5"x7" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints are now available Here.

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! 

Make Time to Cuddle, Siamese Balinese Kitten Cat Website Update...

"Make Time to Cuddle" Original Painting SOLD

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

"Make Time to Cuddle" is of a Balinese Siamese kitten.  The cat has large blue eyes and a surreal lowbrow feel...  I sold the original, but I do have this available as prints and LE ACEOs! 

It has been a while since I've posted a website update, but when I checked my website I realized I have so many that I've yet to add.  I'd like to be close to up to date sometime this year, so I decided this kitty would like to say hello...  We're going to the opera tonight, I haven't been to the theatre in a very long time!

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

Here is a work in progress view of my 11"x14" original big eye angel fairy painting.  In this wip I've done a bit more work on the clouds.  I think I'm going to make one more pass at them and then move on to her wings.  I've been looking a lot at clouds in paintings, Impressionists made clouds look effortless...
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I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:
http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

My Photograph of the Japanese Garden with Cherry Blossoms at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph at Descanso Gardens some time ago.  One of the things I love about spring is the cherry blossoms, although they are almost gone now.  They are such a fleeting beauty...  Here is the bridge from the back, the Japanese Garden is such a sweet and wonderful space.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!