Art Sketch of an English Springer Spaniel Dog...

Here is a sketch of an English springer spaniel.  Dogs are such sweet animals!  My reference for this dog was a very small image and while I might try this kind of dog again at some point, I'm unlikely to paint this specific one.  I did enjoy sketching him though.  I chose him because the 29 faces challenge starts again tomorrow, so since I'll be sketching lots of faces soon, I decided for today to sketch this pup.  


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/

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

In this original acrylic work in progress gothic Latina fairy angel painting, I've worked some more on the shading of her neck and shoulders, although most of that will be covered by her hair.  I've also started on her face in this wip.  I need to refine the shading in her face, then I'll paint her eyebrows, eyelashes, and lips.  I'm really looking forward to painting her dark teal hair, but I have a ways to go before I get there...


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.

WIP Snub Nosed Monkey Animal Art Original Painting Work in Progress...

In this original acrylic work in progress golden snub nosed monkey painting, I've worked some more on his face.  I've also started on his golden orange fur in his body in this wip.  These monkeys are amazing, they actually have these colors in their faces and fur!  Animals can be so incredible.  I'm hoping to have this little guy done for Tuesday.  According to my calendar, Chinese New Year starts on February 8th and this will be the year of the monkey...  It is celebrated for weeks also, which I think is wonderful!


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.

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 Angel Fairy...

Here is a sketch of a big eye gothic maiden.  She has a feathered corset necklace and is looking to the side, I wonder what she sees...  I think she is most likely an angel fairy.  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 Purple and White Delphinium Flowers Surrounded by Fuchsia Pink Tulips at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of a purple and white flowers surround by fuchsia pink tulips at Descanso Gardens quite some time ago.  I believe these purple blossoms are delphiniums, but I am not entirely certain.  I do think they are quite lovely.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!


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

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

This Week "Gossamer Moon" 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 "Gossamer Moon," an original fairy angel painting.  This big eye gothic fae has violet purple eyes and lovely blue hair.  She has wings with crescent moons and her wings weep softly blue.  The art has a lowbrow surreal feel...  I did not manage to finish up my monkey painting for Chinese New Year for today, but I am hopeful I will for next Tuesday.

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of winged friends, including a fairy pup and a fairy kitten...  


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!

After the auction, "Gossamer Moon" will be available at full price on my website here.

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

Here is a sketch of a big eye gothic maiden.  I think she has a dark yet sweet look, I tried to imply the streaks in her hair, but some things are more easily done with color...  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a mermaid or a 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 linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
http://www.create-with-joy.com/

WIP Snub Nosed Monkey Animal Art Original Painting Work in Progress...

In this original acrylic work in progress golden snub nosed monkey painting, I've blocked in the eyes.  So much further to go on this wip!  I'd hoped to do more yesterday, but it turned into more of an errands day than an art day...  Hopefully today will be better.  These monkeys have the most amazing colors in their faces and fur, I love painting animals!


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.

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

In this original acrylic work in progress cherry blossoms painting, I've blocked in all of the petals.  These wip flowers will need a bit of light glazing for shadows and then their cores painted.  Cherry blossoms are such a lovely and delicate flower and I am greatly enjoying working on them.  Today though, I think I'm working on my monkey painting!


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.

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 Steampunk Angel Fairy...

Here is a sketch of a big eye maiden.  I think I'd like to paint a steampunk angel fairy at some point in the future, but at this point I'm still doing sketches to try and determine what direction I'd like to go in...  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a mermaid (with a safe above ground cove to keep her hat safe) or a 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 a Yellow and Red Tulip at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of a vibrant red and yellow tulip at Descanso Gardens quite some time ago.  I think I love all tulips, they are such delicate and lovely flowers, but I especially love the ones that are composed of more than one color.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!


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

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

This Week "Paned Wings" Original 5"x7" Painting here

5"x7" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Paned Wings," an original fairy angel painting.  This big eye gothic fae has golden eyes and lovely purple hair.  She has one elf ear peeking out and her wings have an art deco feel.  The art 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 fairies and angels...  


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!

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

Art Sketch of a Clematis Flower...

Here is a sketch of a clematis flower.  I saw this gorgeous floral photograph and I was smitten...  I don't think I've seen one in person before, but Shawn Parker let me use his amazing photo as reference!  Check out his wonderful photographs at Shawn Parker Photography  if you get a chance.  I'm unsure if I'll paint this or not, but I did very much enjoy sketching it.


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

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

Art Sketch of a Big Eye Gothic Wednesday Addams...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She is inspired by Wednesday Addams, she's such a wonderful character.  I still have some aspects of this sketch that I am not too sure about, but I'd definitely like to paint her.  I am moving towards a more final sketch...  I'm not fast enough to paint all of the paintings I would like to paint, so I try to make sure the sketch is the best I can do and that the subject really speaks to me.    


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/

Part of the Process...

You may have noted that I've been incorporating more glazing into my art.  This is my sacrificial 11"x14" canvas.  I use it to to test the strength of glazes against the colors I have on my substrate.  It's difficult to tell just by looking at it on the palette.  This canvas is pretty full though, so one of the things I hope to do today is cover it with gesso so that I may resume using it for tests...


This is sometimes part of my process towards completing a piece, you may see some of my finished paintings at http://www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

WIP Snub Nosed Monkey Animal Art Original Painting Work in Progress...

In this original acrylic work in progress monkey painting, I've done some work on the background.  This golden snub nosed monkey wip is being painted in honor of Chinese New Year, this year it is year of the monkey.  Although it really doesn't take much to inspire me to paint an animal, I think animals are wonderful!


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.

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 Mermaid...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  Her hair is long and flowing and she wears a sweet heart.  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be a fairy angel 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 a Crow High Atop a Fountain at Huntington Gardens...

I took this photograph of this crow high atop a fountain at my most recent visit to Huntington Gardens.  I thought this bird looked lovely and majestic...  This fountain with sculptured horses and more is by the Science building, a part of Huntington Gardens that I have yet to explore.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

Here is a close up

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

Seahorses Original Hippocampus Sea Art Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints!

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 seahorses painting.  These seahorses are linked together with love.  The art 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 water and life, all with a little bit of magic...  


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!

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

The Sweeter Side of Artist Alex Ledante...

Here is a custom piece by artist Alex Ledante, it was made as a gift.  There is a beautiful fairy lass touching the nose of a bear; what a sweet fairytale Alex has composed...  She has lovely violet accents against a gorgeous forest and the bear is filled with wonder.  This is a scan of the print, actual colors are even more rich and beautiful.  His website is here and his facebook page is here.  He also runs weekly auctions here.  This is the sweeter side of The Darker Side of Passion...

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

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

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She is posing for us so sweetly with her pretty hat...  Although I haven't painted many of them, I love hats!  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a mermaid or goddess (although if she is a mermaid she must have some above ground secret cove to keep her hats safely dry!).  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/

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

In this work in progress, I've been working on her neck, shoulders, and top.  In this original wip big eye Latina gothic fairy angel painting, I'm going to paint another layer of skin tone on her neck and shoulders, although most of it will be covered with hair when I'm done, .  There's a bit of a glare on one of the petals of her dress as it was still wet when I photographed it, but I also need to do some over painting there as well...  One of the wonderful things about acrylics is that they really lend themselves to painting in layers.


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.

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

In this work in progress, I've been working on the petals of the flowers.  In this original 8"x10" wip cherry blossoms flower painting, I still have many petals to go before I move on to the next step.  It is part of my Sakura series, I love cherry blossoms...


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.

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 Steampunk Fairy Angel...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed steampunk maiden.  She has her goggles atop her hair and she is considering departing for parts unknown...  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.    


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 a Peach and White Iris at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of this peach and white bearded iris at Descanso Gardens a while back.  I think the colors are very beautiful and subtle.  Today it's raining, which is wonderful for us in California with the drought, but I often like to look at pictures from brighter days when the weather is dark...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!


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

Gothic Latina Original Fantasy Fairy Angel Art Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints!

This Week "Estrella" Original Framed 6"x6.5" Painting here

5"x7" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Estrella," an original fantasy painting.  This gothic Latina fairy angel has large brown eyes and purple streaks in her hair.  The original is framed!  The colors are a little washed out in the framed photograph, I have a scan of the art that's more true to actual colors on my monitor in the auction itself.  The art 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 purple and purple hair accented maidens...  


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!

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

In this work in progress, I've added some more subtle blue layers to the background and painted in the supporting branches.  In this original cherry blossoms flower painting, I am inspired by a photograph I took, I believe the name of those specific cherry blossoms is pink clouds.  I am looking forward to starting at blocking in the petals...


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.

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

Golden Snub Nosed Monkey Sketch Art...

Here is a sketch of a golden snub nosed monkey.  They are native to China.  In honor of Chinese New Year, I like to paint the zodiac animal of the year.  This year it will be the monkey.  As usual I'm getting a bit of a late start, but I am hoping to finish on time!    


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/

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

In this work in progress, I've done some work on the wings of this big eye fairy angel.  Although I've also painted her lovely big dark brown eyes, in this wip photo of the original painting I think the wings may still need a little bit more attention.  I'm going to block in her neck and shoulders soon, although most of that will eventually be covered with hair, this gothic Latina fae will have lovely, full hair!  Although I am a long ways away from painting her hair...


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.

Happy New Year Wishes from a Big Eye Mermaid and Clownfish Friends!

I hope this coming year brings you much joy and beauty.  This mermaid and her clownfish friends and I send Happy New Year wishes from http://www.lisarusso.com.

I think I'm working on my fairy on a wooden plank today, what a wonderful way to start the new year!

"Three Friends" Original 16"x20" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints, & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints are available on my website 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.