Sketch of a Seahorse & a Big Eye Fairy Angel, Art Sketches Daily, December 15 & 31 Sketchbook

Happy New Year's Eve!

Here is a sketch of a seahorse.  I actually sketched him initially on the 15th, but the sketch was very light, so I've gone over his lines, rescanned, and darkened it some more so he will hopefully be more visible...  It is in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.   I'm unsure if I'll paint him or not, but I did enjoy sketching him.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This was from day 15.   

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  Her hair is piled high upon her head, although some cascades down.  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a goddess or a mermaid.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.   She is in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 31.  The year is drawing to a close, since February 1st I have sketched every day, it has been a practice I've really enjoyed.  

This is a sketch in colored pencils.  You may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.  I'm not really a colored pencil artist but I am exploring something new for the sketchbook.  I will be juxtaposing my usual rough sketches with the colored pencil sketches at varying intervals.  I tend to sketch very lightly, so these and my usual pencil ones are darkened a bit in photoshop for online viewing.

WIP Big Eye Latina Angel Fairy Art Original Painting Work in Progress + December Sketches, Sketch 30, Orchid...

In this original work in progress WIP big eye maiden painting I've been working on her features and blouse, next will come her hair...  This Latina angel fairy has a sweetness to her, I am thinking of "Dulzura" as the title of the painting.  It is sweetness in Spanish.

This big eyed beauty is on an 8"x10" canvas in acrylics.  

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 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/

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Here is a sketch of an orchid.  This is a popular form of this flower of many forms, and yet its beauty shines in this variation.  I'm unsure if I'll paint it or not, but I did enjoy sketching it.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 30.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Sketch of a Big Eye Fairy Angel, December 29, Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  I think she has an air of mystery with her peek-a-boo hairstyle...  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a goddess or a mermaid.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 29.

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

My Photograph of an Iris After the Rain at Huntington Gardens + December Sketches Art, Day 28 Sketch, Big Eye Mermaid...

I took this photograph of a bearded iris at Huntington Gardens during my most recent visit.  It had just rained and the wine colored flower was glistening with rain drops...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo! 

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

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


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 28.

This is a rough sketch.

Original White Lily Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! December Sketches...

"White Lily" Original 8"x10" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "White Lily". The original flower painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  It is set against a soft blue sky...  The art has a realist impressionist feel.


Most of my art is also available on my website at lisarusso.com; however, on the first Tuesday of the month, I like to put some art prints and LE ACEO prints on ebay at a lower promotional rate for the duration of the auctions...  This month, my theme is angels, you may see them here.

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

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

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 27.  

This is a rough sketch.  

WIP Big Eye Latina Angel Fairy Art Original Painting Work in Progress + December Sketches, Sketch 26, Butterfly...

In this original work in progress WIP big eye maiden painting I've been working on her warm Latina skin tone.  Next I will work on this angel fairy's blouse and her features.  She has bangs that will fall across most of her forehead, so I've just blocked that in loosely...

This big eyed beauty is on an 8"x10" canvas in acrylics.  

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 lisarusso.com if you'd like.

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Here is a sketch of a butterfly.  It has paused to sup on a flower...  I'm unsure if I'll paint it or not, but I did enjoy sketching it.


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 26.

This is a rough sketch.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas if you Celebrate it!

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas if you celebrate it.  This blue angel and I and I send Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas wishes from http://www.lisarusso.com.

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Here is a sketch of a poinsettia.  I love how they go from green to red during this time of year, I think it's really beautiful.  I'm unsure if I'll paint it or not, but I did enjoy sketching it.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This was from day 25.  

This is a rough sketch.

Sketch of a Big Eye Angel Fairy, December 24, Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She a flower in her hair and a look of gentle concern, perhaps she knows how unprepared I feel for tomorrow...  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a goddess or a mermaid.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 24.  

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

WIP Big Eye Latina Maiden Art Original Painting Work in Progress + December Sketches, Sketch 22 + 23, Orchid + Penguin...

In this original work in progress WIP big eye maiden painting I've been working on her wings and eyes.  I'm going to try for a warm Latina skin tone for this angel fairy...

This big eyed beauty is on an 8"x10" canvas in acrylics.  

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 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/

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Here is a sketch of an orchid.  Their is such a wide variety of looks to this gorgeous type of  flower.  I'm unsure if I'll paint it or not, but I did enjoy sketching it.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This was from day 22.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a penguin.  I didn't quite plan well enough when I started the sketch and I'm missing this bird's adorable feet.  I may have to try this one again another time...  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 23.   

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of a Candy Cane Rose at Huntington Gardens + December Sketches Art, Day 21 Sketch, Big Eye Fairy...

I took this photograph of a rose at Huntington Gardens a while back.  It reminded me of Christmas and striped candies...  I think the actual name of the rose is "Rock and Roll."  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!  Also, happy winter solstice!

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

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She looks a bit like she might be up to something...  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a goddess or a mermaid.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 21.  

This is a rough sketch.  

Original Abstract Expressionist Brown Angel Fairy Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! December Sketches...

"Earthen" Original 9"x12" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Earthen". She is part of a series I did loosely inspired by Ted DeGrazia's art.  She has her hands at prayer and her wings outstretched behind her.  Unlike most of my paintings of angel fairies, the focus is not her eyes but has more of an expressionist feel.  This abstract original angel fairy painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  If you'd like to see more of the series, I have most of them on my website in the fantasy section grouped together at the end, some of the originals are sold, some are still available. 

Most of my art is also available on my website at lisarusso.com; however, on the first Tuesday of the month, I like to put some art prints and LE ACEO prints on ebay at a lower promotional rate for the duration of the auctions...  This month, my theme is angels, you may see them here.

Featured Image "Earthen"

8"x10" Open Edition print on Sale here

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

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

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Here is a sketch of a butterfly.  Butterflies have such a wonderful elegance, I love to watch them fly... I'm unsure if I'll paint it or not, but I did enjoy sketching it.


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 20.

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Mermaid + AngelFish Art Original Painting Work in Progress + December Sketches, Sketch 19, Tulip Flower...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a mermaid with her angelfish friends, I've started on the background, as usual I'm not quite happy with it, but this time I'm close...  It has taken a while for me to get from concept to starting the actual painting, but there were a lot of elements I wanted to balance.  I'd never painted an angelfish, so I did a preliminary piece of a solo angelfish titled "School's Out."  I think it will help me to paint the angelfish with a bit more confidence when I get there, but that's quite a way away...

This big eyed beauty is on a 16"x20" canvas in acrylics.

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 lisarusso.com if you'd like.

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Here is a sketch of a tulip.  I think the stems and leaves of these flowers are also beautiful.  I'm unsure if I'll paint it or not, but I did enjoy sketching it.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 16.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Art Sketch of a Big Eye Angel Fairy, December 18 Daily Sketches...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  Usually when my maidens have their eyes closed, I think they look peaceful, in this case I think she looks like she is concentrating deeply...  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a goddess or a mermaid.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 18.

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

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

The December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit at the Whittier Art Gallery + DEC Sketches, Sketch 17, Fairy Angel...

Lisa Isabella Russo with "Lisianthus Beauties" Painting

Here is my original lisianthus painting, framed and in the December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit at the Whittier Art Gallery.  Framed "Lisianthus Beauties" measures 5 1/4" x 4 3/4", unframed this tiny acrylic painting on vellum paper measures 4"x3.5".  There was a lot of wonderful art and artists at the exhibit and it's still open until December 24th!  I picked a handful of my favorites to share with you.

December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit

Whittier Art Gallery

8035 Painter Ave

Whittier, California 90602

(562) 698-8710

Show runs until Saturday December 24th

The gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 1-6

by Linda Della Zoppa

by Gwen McCants

by Iris Harris

"Santa's Snowy Ride" by Mary Ragan

by Pat Brown

"Selfie!" by Leah Schmaltz

by Yoshio C. Nakamura

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a look of sweet determination...  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a goddess or a mermaid.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 17.  

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

WIP Big Eye Latina Maiden Art Original Painting Work in Progress + December Sketches, Sketch 16, Camellia Flower...

In this original work in progress WIP big eye maiden painting I've completed her background; I love clouds.  I'm going to try for a warm Latina skin tone for this angel fairy, but I still have wings and eyes to go before I reach that point...

This big eyed beauty is on an 8"x10" canvas in acrylics.  

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 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/

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Here is a sketch of a camellia flower.  One of the beautiful qualities of camellias is that they bloom in the winter here in California...  I'm unsure if I'll paint it or not, but I did enjoy sketching it.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 16.  

This is a rough sketch.

Sketch of a Seahorse, Art Sketches Daily, December 15 Sketchbook...

Here is a sketch of a seahorse.  I love seahorses!  I'm not sure why it was hanging out upside down in my reference, but I decided to sketch it as shown...  It is in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.   I'm unsure if I'll paint it or not, but I did enjoy sketching it.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 15.  

This is a sketch in colored pencils.  You may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.  I will be juxtaposing my usual rough sketches with the colored pencil sketches at varying intervals.  I tend to sketch very lightly, so these and my usual pencil ones are darkened a bit in photoshop for online viewing.

My Photograph of a Bunny Rabbit at Descanso Gardens + December Sketches Art, Day 14 Sketch, Big Eye Goddess...

I took this photograph of a bunny rabbit at Descanso Gardens a while back.  He seemed like a very sweet and alert wild hare...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

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

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a thoughtful considerate quality...  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel or a mermaid.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 14.  

This is a rough sketch.

Original Winter Bunny Rabbit Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! December Sketches...

"Snowy Bunny" Original 8"x10" Painting on Canvas here

This week my featured painting is "Snowy Bunny," an original white winter hare painting.  I love bunnies and rabbits so much!  This is one of my favoritie paintings, it is perfect for a white Christmas even if you never see snow or actually anytime of year...  This original rabbit painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The art has a realist impressionist feel...


Most of my art is also available on my website at lisarusso.com; however, on the first Tuesday of the month, I like to put some art prints and LE ACEO prints on ebay at a lower promotional rate for the duration of the auctions...  This month, my theme is angels, you may see them here.  They are mostly fantasy angels, but an angelfish has slipped into the mix...

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

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Here is a sketch of an iris flower.  I usually am drawn to bearded irises, but this iris also pulled me in.  I'm unsure if I'll paint it or not, but I did enjoy sketching it.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is from day 12.  

This is a rough sketch.

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

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 13.  

This is a rough sketch.

Sketch of Big Eye Fairy Angel, Art Sketches Daily, December 11 Sketchbook

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  I think she has a kindness to her gaze.  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a goddess or a mermaid.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.   She is in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 11.

This is a sketch in colored pencils.  You may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.  I'm not really a colored pencil artist but I am exploring something new for the sketchbook.  I will be juxtaposing my usual rough sketches with the colored pencil sketches at varying intervals.  I tend to sketch very lightly, so these and my usual pencil ones are darkened a bit in photoshop for online viewing.  

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

Sketch of a Big Eye Angel Fairy, December 10, Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a goddess or a mermaid.  She is a redraw from the 8th in the vertical format with a bit of a tilt to her head.  I'm planning on painting her, but I still have some additional details to work out...


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 10.

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

WIP Gothic Big Eye Wednesday Addams Art Original Painting Work in Progress + December Sketches, Sketch 9, Cedar Waxwing Bird...

In this original work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I've come back to something I thought I had finished...  She had little spikey bangs that I painted to mask a bit of a problem with my gesso under coat.  I decided I wasn't pleased with that solution, so I went back in and sanded down the problems.  Now I've repainted her forehead and plan to do a little more shading and then I'll call her done.  Again...  I feel that as long as a painting isn't sold or committed to a show as originally shown, it's my prerogative to alter it if I think I can make a change for the better.  I'm not quite done with her yet, but I'm glad I decided to go in and make the change...

This big eyed gothic beauty is inspired by Wednesday Addams of The Addams Family on an 11"x14" canvas in acrylics.  

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 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/

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Here is a sketch of a cedar waxwing.  I love birds, as did my grandfather and as does my mother, I think it may be a family trait...  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 9.  

This is a rough sketch.

Sketch of a Big Eye Angel Fairy, December 8, Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a goddess or a mermaid.  I'm planning on painting her, but I may redraw her first.  She's close to what I want, but I think she needs a bit of a tilt.


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 8.

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

WIP Big Eye Gothic Maiden Art Original Painting Work in Progress + December Sketches, Sketch 7, Amaryllis Flower...

In this original work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I've finally mixed the color I've been hoping for for the background...  I'm a few layers into her eyes, they need a bit more finesse and then I'll paint the highlights.  Her hair will be one of the last things I paint, but it's so beautiful, I hope I can do it justice when I get there...

This big eyed gothic beauty is on an 8"x10" panel in acrylics and has a lovely oval frame waiting for her.  

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 lisarusso.com if you'd like.

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Here is a sketch of an amaryllis flower.  I dreamt of sketching an amaryllis flower, and so I did...  I'm unsure if I'll paint it or not, but I did enjoy sketching it.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 7.  

This is a rough sketch.  

Original Big Eye Gothic Blue Angel Fairy Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! December Sketches...

"Twilight Angel" Original 8"x10" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Twilight Angel". She has huge blue eyes, blue hair, and her wings are outstretched behind her.  She also is adorned with a flower in her hair and a blue heart necklace.  This original big eye gothic angel fairy painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  


Most of my art is also available on my website at lisarusso.com; however, on the first Tuesday of the month, I like to put some art prints and LE ACEO prints on ebay at a lower promotional rate for the duration of the auctions...  This month, my theme is angels, you may see them here.

Featured Image "Twilight Angel"
8"x10" Open Edition print on Sale here
ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 on Sale here

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

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Here is a sketch of a butterfly.  There is something so alluring in the beauty of butterflies...  It is in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.   I'm unsure if I'll paint it or not, but I did enjoy sketching it.


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 6.

This is a sketch in colored pencils.  I will be juxtaposing my usual rough sketches with the colored pencil sketches at varying intervals.  I tend to sketch very lightly, so these and my usual pencil ones are darkened a bit in photoshop for online viewing.