New Year Musings and My Big Eye Gothic Fairy with a Rose...

I'm always hesitant to make new year resolutions, because making them is easy and keeping them less so...  I have a lot of ongoing goals that I hope I will continue to strive towards.  "Rose Immersion" is part of my big eye fairy garden guardian series I'd like to do more with.  That pink rose is one of our winter roses from our garden, I brought it inside to join some other flowers I'd bought for Christmas and when I put it in the vase realized it looked just right with that painting...

I hope you have a safe and happy new years!

"Rose Immersion" Original 16"x20" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints, & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints are available on my website Here

My Photograph of Meerkats at the Los Angeles Zoo...

I took this photograph of these meerkats at the Los Angeles Zoo at around this time of year last year.  It was a brisk day for us, and the meerkats certainly agreed.  Most of them stayed by the heating lamps, but these two braved our Los Angeles winter weather for a little while...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!


I love to paint animals, you may see some of my finished paintings at http://www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

Marigolds Flowers Original Floral Art Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints!

This Week "Encantadoras" Original 8"x8" Painting here

8"x10" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Encantadoras," an original floral painting.  This painting of golden orange marigolds will probably be the last painting I complete this year.  Marigolds are a flower loved in Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos festivities.  I think they are enchanting and lovely.  The art has a soft realist impressionist feel...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of flowers, they are some of my favorites...  


Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to put some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have been updating my website.  It's an ongoing project, but there is now an excellent selection of art available!

Portrait Art of Me by the Wonderous Rose Adare

When artist Rose Adare had her campaign to fund her west coast tour, I jumped at the chance to buy a portrait by her.  Rose did this art based on a photograph of me that I have in my auctions near the bottom here.  It is drawn in pastels.  I gave this portrait as one of my Christmas gifts to my mother, she was thrilled!  To see more of Rose's extraordinary art, please visit her on facebook here and her webpage is here.  She is an amazing and inspiring artist!


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

Art Sketch of a Sultry Big Eye Gothic Fairy Angel...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  I think she has a subtle, sultry quality...  I've given her the suggestion of wings as I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a mermaid or goddess.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.    


This is a rough sketch.  You may see some of my finished paintings at http://www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

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

Art Sketch of a Joyous Big Eye Gothic Fairy Angel...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  My what big eyes she has!  Her eyes are large even for one of my big eyed girls, but they seem to be filled with joy and wonder...  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a mermaid or goddess.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.    


This is a rough sketch.  You may see some of my finished paintings at http://www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas if you Celebrate it!

The holiday season seems to have come so quickly this year!  I hope it is filled with joy, love, and hope for you.  I hope you have a wonderful Christmas if you celebrate it.  This angel fairy and her cat and I send Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas wishes from http://www.lisarusso.com.

Edit, Now Up on My Website! 

"All Creatures Great and Small" Original 11"x14" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

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

I'm also participating in Show Your Face this week.

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

I am continuing to work on the wings of this big eye fairy angel.  In this work in progress, I've blocked in the bottom portion of her wings.  Next I will be refining her wings a bit and then I'm on to her eyes.  I love painting eyes!  In this wip photo in addition to the original painting, you can see the photo that I took of a Painted Lady butterfly peeking out that I'm using as inspiration for her wings...  I'm not sure if I'll do any work on her today though, I still have quite a list that remains to get ready for Christmas...  I hope the holiday season is treating you well!


This is a work in progress, but I also usually post at least one finished piece on Tuesdays if you'd like to come to visit!  You also may see some of my finished paintings at http://www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

My Photograph of a Reindeer at the Los Angeles Zoo...

I took this photograph of this reindeer at the Los Angeles Zoo at around this time of year last year at their Reindeer Romp.  It was a brisk day for us, but I think the reindeer thought we were having a heat wave...  Tune in next Wednesday for how the meerkats feel about our Los Angeles winter weather...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!


I love to paint animals, you may see some of my finished paintings at http://www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

Gothic Big Eye Angel Fairy Original Fantasy Art Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints!

This Week "Twilight Angel" 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 "Twilight Angel," an original fantasy painting.  This big eye gothic beauty has bright blue eyes and soft blue hair.  The art has a surreal lowbrow feel...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of winter.  Christmas is just around the corner and winter has just begun...  


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

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to put some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have been updating my website.  It's an ongoing project, but there is now an excellent selection of art available!

WIP Marigold Flowers Art Original Painting Work in Progress ...

I am working on the petals of this 8"x8" marigold painting.  In this work in progress, I've come close to completing the petals.  My next step in this wip is to complete the petals on the second flower, then I will work on their cores.  After that I will probably touch up details on the already painted petals and most likely the core again.  I thought I might finish for tomorrow, but it's my birthday and my mum and I will be going to Huntington Gardens I think, so it's most likely I will finish for next Tuesday...


Flowers are a great source of inspiration to me.  I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
http://www.create-with-joy.com/

Art Sketch of a Big Eye Belle Fairy Tale Fairytale...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  I think she looks a little like Belle of Beauty and the Beast.  A girl with her nose in a book is very relateable to me...  I think she is most likely a fairytale fairy tale femme; although she could also be a fairy angel, mermaid, or goddess.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.


This is a rough sketch.  You may see some of my finished paintings at http://www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

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

Girl with a Teddy Bear Drawing by Christopharo...

This sweet drawing is by artist Christopharo.  It was a gift from him to my mother.  She loves this darling image of a girl with a teddy bear.  More of his exemplary art may be found on his website http://www.christopharo.com/ as well as on facebook here.

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

I am working on the wings of this big eye fairy angel.  In this work in progress, I've blocked in the top part of the wings.  My next step will be to work on the lower portion of her wings and then I'll refine both parts of the wings before moving on.  In this wip photo in addition to the original painting, you can see the photo that I took of a Painted Lady butterfly peeking out that I'm using as inspiration for her wings...


I usually post works in progress on Fridays, but I also usually post at least one finished piece on Tuesdays if you'd like to come to visit!  You also may see some of my finished paintings at http://www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

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

Curious and Curiouser... Art Sketch of a Big Eye Gothic Fairy Angel...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  I think she is curious yet shy in nature, we see her unobstructed; but if I were to paint her, she'd be gazing at us whilst partially hidden.  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a mermaid or goddess.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.  


This is a rough sketch.  You may see some of my finished paintings at http://www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

My Photograph of Peach Water Lily Flowers at the Norton Simon...

In addition to having a wonderful art collection, the Norton Simon Museum of Art has a beautiful pond that you may walk around.  I took this photograph of this peach water lily a while back.  I love to paint water lilies, so whenever I get the opportunity to photograph them, I try to do so.  These flowers are not in season here right now, but one of the lovely things about photographs is that they can be enjoyed at any time.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!


You may see some of my finished paintings at http://www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

Gothic Big Eye Mermaid Original Fantasy Art Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints!

This Week "Midnight Kiss" Original 5"x7" Painting here

8"x10" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Midnight Kiss," an original fantasy painting.  This big eye gothic beauty has violet eyes, burgundy hair, and midnight blue lips.  Her tail is inspired by a fancy betta fish.  The art has an surreal lowbrow feel...

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

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

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to put some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have been updating my website.  It's an ongoing project, but there is now an excellent selection of art available!

Tender Heart Big Eye Blonde Angel Fairy Art Website Update...

"Tender Heart" Original Painting Sold

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

"Tender Heart" is one of my fantasy pieces.  This angel fairy has big grey eyes and strawberry blonde hair.  She has a sweet and caring heart.  The art has a lowbrow surreal feel.  The original just sold, thanks M, but I do have it available as prints and ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including additional big eye fairy angels in the fantasy art section!

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

Art Sketch of a Big Eye Gothic Angel Fairy...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a deep sadness in her.  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a mermaid or goddess.  I think I'd like to paint her, but I probably won't take her any further until I make more progress on some of my other projects.


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

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

I have transferred my sketch to the plank for my big eye fairy angel.  I did many sketches before I felt ready to take that step.  Some drawings work well right away, others take a bit more time...  I made the image a little darker so that the sketch of my gothic Latina fae would show more clearly, but it will be easier to see as I start to add paint to this work in progress.  I'm very excited to be at this stage of the wip, soon I will be starting on the wings of this original painting!

WIP Marigold Flowers Art Original Painting Work in Progress...

I've done a bit of work on my marigolds flower painting.  I've started on the petals, they are so bright and vibrant!  As I progress on this work in progress, I will block in all of the petals and then I may give them some darker darks and lighter lights later in the wip.  I'm not certain at which point I'll paint the cores, but I think I'd like to get all of the petals of both flowers in this floral piece before I continue on.  Marigolds have so many lovely petals!


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

Art Sketch of a Big Eye Gothic Fairy Elf...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has her hair partially up, with some of it flowing down...  I think she is most likely an elf fairy, although she could also be an angel, mermaid, or goddess.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.    

My Photograph of Purple Anemone Flowers at Huntington Gardens...

I took this macro photograph of these purple flowers at Huntington Gardens a while back.  I'm not certain, but I think they are some kind of poppy.  I love purple flowers and these really caught my eye.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

Edit:  It looks like these beautiful blooms are actually anemone flowers, thank you Georgie!

Gothic Garden Purple Rose Original Flower Floral Art Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints!

This Week "Purple Rose" 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 "Purple Rose," an original flower painting.  This floral painting is usually not for sale, but I am making it available this week!  It is part of my Gothic Garden series.  The art has an impressionist expressionist feel...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of purple flowers.  In addition to another purple rose, there is a tiger lily and some wildflowers!  

After the auction the original painting "Purple Rose" will revert to be being not for sale, but it will be available as prints and LE ACEO prints on my website here.

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to put some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have been updating my website.  It's an ongoing project, but there is now an excellent selection of art available!

Photograph of Me with "Estrella," My Gothic Latina Fairy Angel at the Whittier Art Gallery...

Here is a photograph Alex Ledante took of me at the Whittier Art Gallery with "Estrella," my original tiny framed Latina gothic big eye fairy angel painting.  It is part of the Miniatures and Small Works show.  The challenge was to use one of their frames to do a painting for.  If I get a chance, I'd like to go back to the show and spend more time looking at other artist's pieces, I wasn't feeling well, so we didn't stay that long.

The show is at:
The Whittier Art Gallery
8035 Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA 90602 -2508
562-698-8710
info@whittierartgallery.com

The show runs until January 2nd and they're open Wednesday to Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm.


It was inspiring using their frame as a springboard for my painting.  I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
http://www.create-with-joy.com/

Art Sketch of a Big Eye Gothic Mermaid...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a soft smile and long flowing hair...  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be an angel fairy or goddess.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.  

I went to the Miniatures and Small Works Show that I have a piece in at the Whittier Art Gallery yesterday.  Alex took a couple of pictures of me with my piece, but I haven't checked to see yet if any came out.  I'd like to go again before it closes and take a closer look at more of the paintings by other artists; I didn't stay long because I wasn't feeling well, but it looked like a very nice show.


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

Art Sketch of a Big Eye Angel Fairy...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She is perhaps a little sad or pensive...  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a mermaid or goddess.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.

Gothic Latina Fairy Angel Big Eye Art Original Painting Work in Progress WIP for a Tiny Frame + Show Info...

This is the last work in progress view that I scanned of this big eye fairy angel maiden for the tiny frame before I completed her.  This gothic Latina beauty measures 6 1/2"x 6" framed, the art is approximately 3 1/2"x 4" with an image area of 3 3/8"x3" and is currently hanging at the "Miniature and Small Works Show" at the Whittier Gallery.

The reception is tomorrow from 3 pm to 6 pm and I'll be there at around 4.  I've been a bit under the weather so I won't be there long, but I'll be there for a little while.  I'm looking forward to seeing what other artists painted for their tiny frames!  I'll try to take some pictures, but if it's too hectic, I'll go back another day.  I'll be wearing a blue cameo necklace and I'd love to see you if you're close enough to make it to the show...

The show is at:
The Whittier Art Gallery
8035 Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA   90602 -2508
562-698-8710
info@whittierartgallery.com

The show runs until January 2nd and they're open Wednesday to Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm.  

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

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

I'm also participating in Show Your Face this week.

Ceramics Project From Some Time Ago...

So this is a ceramics project I did in High School.  I used to love ceramics.  I no longer have access to a kiln and I seriously miss it!  There are definitely things I would do differently with this throwback Thursday piece if I were to do another version of it, but there's a lot I like about it too.  I hope you will enjoy seeing one of my earlier works.  I think it shows my deep and abiding love of nature...

My Photograph of Tiny Wildflower Flowers at Descanso Gardens...

I took this macro photograph of these wildflowers at Descanso Gardens during my most recent visit.  They were extremely tiny and oh so delicate.  I can see a simpler version of them as a garland for one of my fairy angel paintings.  I don't know what these flowers are called, but they were so lovely.  They're replanting the flower beds though, so I'm not sure if they're still there.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

Gothic Big Eye Angel with Black Cat Original Art Painting + Blue Winter Angel! Art Prints & ACEO Prints!

This Week "All Creatures Great and Small" 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 "All Creatures Great and Small," an original angel fairy painting.  This big eye gothic beauty has green eyes that match the eyes of the black cat she is holding protectively in her arms.  The art has an surreal lowbrow fantasy feel...  

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of Winter and Christmas.  In addition to another original angel, I also have prints of my cardinal bird and a poinsettia flower!  

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

This Week "Winter Belle" 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 also listing "Winter Belle," an original angel fairy painting.  This big eye beauty has her eyes softly closed and is composed almost entirely in shades of blue. There are snowflakes drifting gently by.  The art has an surreal lowbrow fantasy feel...  

After the auction, "Winter Belle" will be available on my website here

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to put some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have been updating my website.  It's an ongoing project, but there is now an excellent selection of art available!