Fairy Angel Big Eye Gothic Sketch Art + Anthurium Flowers Duet Website Update...

Here is a work in progress sketch of a big eye maiden that I have been refining to paint.  She is a fairy angel with flowers in her hair, I believe her dress will also be made of flower petals.  I've sketched her at least two or three times, sometimes it takes me a while to get the sketch down.  I feel that if I'm not happy with the lineart wip, I shouldn't go any further until I am.  I'm mostly happy at this point, I might want to play with the placement of the flowers in her hair, but for the most part I think I'm almost ready to move forward with this one.

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

http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

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

"Joyous Duet" is a one of my large floral paintings.  It is of two anthurium flowers.  They are a rich burgundy red and seem to be together in a state of joy.  It has a soft 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!

White Daylily Stargazer Lily Original Painting Website Update

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

"White Lily" is a one of my floral paintings.  It is a white daylily or stargazer.  Though they are only with us so briefly, flowers are so beautiful to me, I like to capture them in paint for quite a while longer.  It has a soft 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!

WIP Sakura Cherry Blossoms Flowers Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Big Eye Fairy Sketch...

Here is a work in progress view of my 5"x7" original cherry blossoms painting.  The flowers have soft pink and white petals, I'd like to give them some lights and shadows and then I will paint their cores.  I think they're coming along nicely in this WIP, but I'm still a ways away from being done...

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

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

Here is a sketch of a big eye maiden.  She has a slight tilt and seems like she has a positive attitude.  I think she's most likely a fairy; but she could be a mermaid or an angel or some other fantasy being.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.  I'm still searching for the right face for my next mermaid painting... 

Purple and Blue Daylily Stargazer Lily Original Painting Website Update

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

"Night Lily" is a one of my floral paintings.  It is a purple and blue version of a stargazer lily or possibly daylily.  It is one of a series of flowers I painted in these colors.  It has a gothic Impressionist 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!

My Photograph of a Painted Lady Butterfly at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of a butterfly flitting from purple flower to purple flower at Descanso Gardens.  I'm not certain, but I believe it is a Painted Lady butterfly... The Painted Lady Vanessa cardui butterfly is one of my favorites.  I'm not sure what the lilac flowers it is feasting on are called, but it definitely loved them.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

My Big Eye Blue Hair Mermaid Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Twirls and Curls" Original 11"x14" Painting here

8"x10" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Twirls and Curls," an original painting of a mermaid with big blue eyes and long blue hair.  She has fish friends in the corner of the painting.  It has a whimsical art deco surreal feel...

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

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.

Art by the Incredible Rose Adare + My Original Pink Rose Painting Website Update

This is one of my favorite pieces by Rose Adare titled Mysterium (Mysterious) from her Restraint & Revolution Burn for the Arts Tour.

Rose Adare is one of the most inspiring artists that I know.  She is a kind soul and it comes through in everything she paints.  Her art is amazing and I invite you to explore her world.  I think her art has a combination of qualities of realism and surrealism.  She's Adare on facebook here and her webpage is here.  She's also gearing up for an art tour in California.  If you love her art, it's a great opportunity to pick up a book or some prints or more at some phenomenal prices and help her fund her tour by contributing here at the same time!

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

http://www.create-with-joy.com/

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

"Pink Ribbons" is a one of my large floral paintings.  It is a pink rose.  I am often inspired by the beauty of flowers, pink roses especially.  This was based on a photograph of a rose from my grandparent's garden.  It 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! 

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

Here is a sketch of a big eye maiden.  She has a serious expression and I think she's most likely an angel; but she could be a mermaid or an fairy or some other fantasy being.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.  I'm really in the mood to start a mermaid painting, but I haven't found quite the right face for what I am thinking about yet... 

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

http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

"Windswept" Original Painting Sold

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

"Windswept" is of a gothic angel with purple hair standing tall against the wind. This piece has an abstract expressionist feel. She is part of a series loosely inspired by Ted DeGrazia, most of the rest of them are on my webpage at http://www.lisarusso.com in the fantasy section. This 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!

Sunset Sunrise Abstract White Unicorn Website Update...

"Freeborn" Original Painting Sold

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

"Freeborn" is of a white unicorn against a sunset sunrise sky. This piece has an abstract expressionist feel. There is a second piece painted in the same style that is already up on my website. 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!

Sakura Cherry Blossoms Flowers Art Original Painting Work in Progress WIP...

Here is a work in progress view of my 5"x7" original cherry blossoms painting.  I have mostly completed the background in this wip.  When I finish the forground, I may or may not introduce some pink.  The flowers have soft pink and white petals that I have begun working on...

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

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

My Photograph of Fish at the Rainforest Cafe & a Big Eye Fairy Angel Sketch...

I took this photograph when I was waiting to be seated at the Rainforest Cafe.  I love watching the fish as they swim around, the one in the back looks like he's swimming up to say hello...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo! 

Here is a sketch of a big eye maiden.  She has a quirky expression and I think she's most likely a fairy; but she could be a mermaid or an angel or some other fantasy being.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.   

My Purple Seahorses Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

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

8"x10" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Entwined," an original painting of two seahorses together near seaweed available for them to hold on to.  In the world as it is, seahorses tend to stay with those who match their colorations, but I've given this a bit of a fantasy element and these two are great friends.  It 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 fish and seahorses.  

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.

Lost and Found, My Original Big Eye Fairy Angel Goddess Hera Juno Art Painting, Now Up on My Website...

"Lost and Found" Original 16"x20" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Lost and Found" is a one of my large fantasy paintings.  She is inspired by the Greek goddess Hera (also known to the Romans as Juno).  Her big eyes are brown, she is wearing a fairy angel disguise and a mask as she visits our realm.  Her dress is adorned with a peacock feather and she stands near pink calla lilies.  This art has a lowbrow surreal feel and the original has accents of copper hues in her hair.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs! 

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

http://www.create-with-joy.com/

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 Helmets Thumbnails Sketch Art + Red Rose Website Update...

Here are some sketches of possible helmets for my small Athena Greek goddess (known to the Romans as Minerva).  These little thumbnails are just rough doodles to explore possibilities, I've based them off of various helmets on statues.  I'm leaning towards one of the top three, I think painting the mane will be fun...

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

"Corazon" Original Painting NFS

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

I painted this piece quite some time ago.  It is a red and burgundy rose in full bloom...  Corazon means heart in Spanish.  I painted it at a time when I wanted to transform how I was feeling and creating this was very much a reflection of that.  The piece has a bold realist 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!

Celestial Calm, My Original Big Eye Black Angel Fairy Art Painting, Now Up on My Website...

"Celestial Calm" Original 16"x20" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Celestial Calm" is a one of my large fantasy paintings.  She is a black angel fairy clad in teal with complements of purple in her hair and skin.  Her big eyes are dark brown.  This art has a lowbrow 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!

Sakura Cherry Blossoms Flowers Art Original Painting Work in Progress WIP + Sketch...

Here is a sketch of two cherry blossoms. I'm working on a small series of cherry blossom paintings and this is the sketch of the first one I have started painting...

Here is a work in progress view of my 5"x7" original cherry blossoms painting.  I have started work on the background in this wip.  The flowers will have soft pink and white petals...

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

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

Angel Fairy Mermaid Big Eye Gothic Sketch Art + Cat Kitten Website Update...

Here is a sketch of a gothic big eye maiden with a deeply thoughtful expression. I think I'd like to make her a fairy or angel; but it's also possible she may be an mermaid or possibly a goddess.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her...  

"Kawaii Neko" Original Painting Sold

Open Edition 7"x5" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Kawaii Neko" is of a sweet gray and white kitten gazing backwards.  This piece has a realist impressionist feel.  The title means cute cat in Japanese.  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 a Sunset Sunrise Rose at Descanso Gardens & Unicorn Art Website Update...

I took this photograph when I was visiting Descanso Gardens.  This rose seems to have a sunset or sunrise glow.  Flowers are so beautiful...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

"In This Moment" Original Painting Sold

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

"In This Moment" is of a white unicorn against a sunset sunrise sky.  This piece has an abstract expressionist feel.  There is a second piece painted in the same style, that update is upcoming.  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 Blue and Purple Dragon Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs! + Big Eye Mermaid Sketch

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

8"x10" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Dragonsrock," an original painting of a blue and purple dragon set against a stormy sky with his favorite rock outside of his den.  It 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 dragons; one unicorn has also sneaked in.  

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, "Dragonsrock" will be available on my website here.

Here is a sketch of a gothic big eye maiden who has hair cascading in a peekaboo style. I think I'd like to make her a mermaid, I have mermaids on the mind; but it's also possible she may be an angel, fairy, or possibly a goddess.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her...

Heart's Wish, My Original Orchid Flower Art Painting, Now Up on My Website...

"Heart's Wish" Original 24"x18" Painting, Open Edition 10"x8" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Heart's Wish" is a one of my large floral paintings.  I love orchids, they have a wonderful elegance to them and the flowers have so much variety.  With a realist feel, the petals are light yellow with accents of a crimson red in the heart.  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!

I find flowers very inspiring.  I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

http://www.create-with-joy.com/

Happy Mother's Day! Mermaid Angel Fairy Big Eye Gothic Sketch Art + Duck & Ducklings...

I took this photograph when I was visiting Huntington Gardens.  This momma duck was leading her ducklings through the lily pads.  I wonder if I'd ever have the patience to turn it into a painting, so many little ducklings and so many lily pads...  Happy Mother's Day from me to you!  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

Here is a sketch of a gothic big eye maiden who would like to wish you a happy Mother's Day. I think she would like to be a mermaid; but it's also possible she may be an angel, fairy, or possibly a goddess.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her...  

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

http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

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

Here is a work in progress view of my 11"x14" original big eye angel fairy painting.  I'm not quite done with the wings, they need a bit more shading, but they are almost done.  Her large green eyes are also almost completely done, although I think I may need to start a fresh palette before I start her skin tones...

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

Here is a sketch of a gothic big eye maiden who is looking upwards. I am not sure if she would like to be a mermaid, angel, fairy, or possibly a goddess; or some combination thereof.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her...  

"Earthen" Original 9"x12" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Earthen" is a one of my abstract angel paintings.  She is part of a series loosely inspired by Ted DeGrazia.  The piece has an abstract expressionist feel and gentle earth tones accented with blue.  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!

My Photograph of a Spotted Squirrel & Calla Lily at Descanso Gardens & Angel Fairy Big Eye Gothic Sketch Art...

I took this photograph when I was visiting Descanso Gardens.  I spotted this spotted squirrel and thought he was adorable.  I also thought his tail was different than most squirrel tails.  My focus was on the squirrel, but there is also a calla lily in the foreground...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

Here is a sketch of a gothic big eye maiden who I am not sure if she will be a mermaid, angel, fairy, or possibly a goddess; or some combination thereof.  She has huge eyes and long flowing hair.  I think I'd like to paint her, but I'm not sure yet of so many potential details...  

My Sunflower Flower Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Summer Sun" Original 9"x12" Painting here

8"x10" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Summer Sun," an original painting of two sunflowers with a soft impressionist realist  feel.  I rarely paint oil paintings due to my allergies, but this is painted with oils!  Usually my favorite colors are blue, purple, and black; but when it comes to flowers, I am not immune to the beauty of a broader spectrum...  

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of sunflowers; one hummingbird has also sneaked in on an image that also has sunflowers.   

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.

Angel Fairy Holding a Baby Nigerian Dwarf Goat, Big Eye Gothic Sketch Art...

Here is a sketch of an angel fairy gothic big eye maiden holding a baby Nigerian dwarf goat.  I was inspired in this sketch by Gingi who has a wonderful website here with many photographs of her beautiful pets that she is in peril of losing.  Please visit her site for more information, she has a petition here which she would appreciate if you would sign even if you're not local for support...

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

http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

I am also linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
http://www.create-with-joy.com/

Eternal Bird of Paradise, My Original Flower Art Painting, Now Up on My Website...

"Eternal Bird of Paradise" Original 18"x24" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Eternal Bird of Paradise" is a one of my floral paintings.  Birds of paradise are such amazing flowers, their blooms are so vibrant and lovely.  This one will remain forever in bloom.  The piece has a 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!