Original Big Eye Gothic Purple Angel Fairy Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! January Sketches, 365 Days of Consecutive Sketches...

"Cleo" Original 16"x20" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Cleo". She has big lilac eyes, dark purple hair hair, and her wings are outstretched behind her.  She has a sweet expression.  This original big eye gothic angel fairy painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The art has a lowbrow 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 Chinese New Year Zodiac animals, 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 some cherry blossoms.  I love their soft and delicate beauty...  I'm unsure if I'll paint them or not, but I did enjoy sketching them.

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

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a monarch butterfly on a flower.  I believe the flower it has landed on is an allium, I just think of them as Dr. Seuss flowers...  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 January.  This is day 31.  This is my 365th day of consecutive sketching!

This is a rough sketch.

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

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She seems deep in thought and her eyes are softly closed.  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 January.  This is day 29.  

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/

Happy Chinese New Year, Year of the Rooster! Sketch of a Fairy Angel, January 28, Art Sketches Daily

Happy Chinese New Year from me and my little rooster friend at lisarusso.com...

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet smile and a crown of leaves.  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 January.  This is day 28.

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Mermaid + AngelFish Art Original Painting Work in Progress + January Sketches, Sketch 27, Camellia Flower

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a big eye mermaid with her angelfish friends, I have been working on her skin tones.  I think I'm happy with the skin tones in her face at this point, I've also painted in some more skin below her neck, I think I almost gave her a little too much hair...  I need to paint in her eyebrows, eyelashes, and lips; then I'll be on to her hair. 

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.

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.  This flower has a range of forms, this one has lovely full petals...  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 January.  This is day 22.  

This is a rough sketch.

Art Sketch of a Big Eye Mermaid, January 26 Daily Sketches...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  Her eyes are gently closed and she dreams as her hair is pulled upwards by the current.  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be a goddess or a fairy angel.  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 January.  This is day 26.  

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

My Photograph an Orange Rose at Descanso Gardens + January Sketch Art, Day 25 Sketches, Starfish...

I took this photograph of this orange rose at Descanso Gardens a while back.  I've been searching through my photographs for roses for an angel fairy I am working on the details of and while this one isn't quite what I was looking for, I think the colors in this sunset sunrise rose are so beautiful...  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 are some sketches of starfish.  I don't think I've sketched a starfish before, they are fun to draw.  One of these may be an addition to a mermaid painting that I am reworking...  

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in January.  This is day 25.  

These are rough sketches.

Original Bantam Rooster Chicken Chinese Zodiac Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! January Sketches...

"Cocky Rooster" Original 5"x7" Painting on Panel here

This week my featured painting is "Cocky Rooster," an original bantam rooster chicken painting.  The year of the rooster is starting on January 28th...  This is this year's painting inspired by the Chinese New Year Zodiac animals.  This original animal painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The art has a realist impressionist feel and the original painting has some texture on the crest... 

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 Chinese New Year Zodiac animals, you may see them here.

I haven't yet painted every animal of the Zodiac and one of my Western dragons has snuck in, but it is a project I am working on slowly...  Some of these animals I've painted more of than are indicated in this grouping, they may be found on my website; with some available as originals and prints, with some only as prints...

The Featured Image "Cocky Rooster" is a new release and is available as bonus print auctions...

5"x7" 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 big eyed maiden.  She gazes upwards, her elegant hair adorned with flowers.  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 January.  This is from day 23.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a columbine.  These flowers are so delicate and pretty...  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 January.  This is day 22.  

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Angel Fairy Art Original Painting Work in Progress + January Sketches, Sketch 22, Hibiscus Flower...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I've started work on her hair, I still have a ways to go and then I'm considering repainting her eyes...  Usually I post a work in progress on Monday, but I  think  I will be away from my computer for most of tomorrow.  I am excited to share my completed rooster on Tuesday though!  

This fairy angel is an 8"x10" acrylic 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 lisarusso.com if you'd like.

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Here is a sketch of a hibiscus.  These flowers are so vibrant and lovely, I think to see them with only pencil is a different way of experiencing them...  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 January.  This is day 22.

This is a rough sketch.

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

Art Sketch of a Big Eye Goddess, January 21 Daily Sketches...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  Her hair is swept wildly by the wind and she has a fiercely determined gaze.  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 January.  This is day 21.  

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

WIP Bantam Rooster Art Original Painting Work in Progress + January Sketches, Sketch 20, Fairy Angel...

In this original 5"x7" work in progress WIP oil painting of a bantam rooster, I've painted his eye and I've worked on his feathers.  I've put some texture medium on his crest and I will shade over that.  I may also need some more feathery accents to his wings before I'm done.  I'm hoping to have him completed for Tuesday before the start of Chinese New Year and Year of the Rooster...

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 big eyed gothic maiden.  She wears a darling hat and has a cautious 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.

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

This is a rough sketch.

Sketch of a Seahorse Hippocampus, January 19, Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a seahorse.  He is swimming very determinately; seahorses aren't very strong swimmers, but this one is doing just fine.  I'm considering adding him to a mermaid painting that I am reworking...  

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in January.  This is day 19.

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

My Photograph of Yellow Roses at Descanso Gardens + January Sketches Art, Day 18 Sketch, Big Eye Goddess...

I took this photograph of these yellow roses at Descanso Gardens a while back.  I have a particular fondness for roses and these just grabbed me...  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.  I think she has a depth to her gaze although one eye is hidden.  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel or 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 January.  This is day 18.

This is a rough sketch.

Original Purple Clematis Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! January Sketches...

"Clematis" Original 5"x7" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Clematis".  This purple flower was inspired by a photo by Shawn Parker Photography.   The art has a realist impressionist feel.  The original floral painting has some texture in the background and 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 Chinese Zodiac animals (although a Western dragon has sneaked in), 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 fantastic bow in her hair and a bit of a questioning gaze.  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a goddess or 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 January.  This is day 17.  

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Big Eye Fairy Angel Art Original Painting Work in Progress + January Sketches, Sketch 16 Sketchbook, Mountain Bluebird Bird...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I've mostly completed her skin tones.  I've also painted her features, I am looking forward to painting her hair...  

This fairy angel is an 8"x10" acrylic 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 lisarusso.com if you'd like.

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Here is a sketch of a mountain bluebird.  It is such a joy to draw birds...  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 January.  This is day 16.   

This is a sketch in colored pencils.  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. 

Art Sketch of a Big Eye Mermaid + Calla Lily, January 14 + 15 Daily Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet smile and her hair is flowing around her.  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be a goddess or a fairy angel.  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 January.  This is day 15.  

This is a rough sketch.  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 calla lily.  I chose an unusual angle for this sketch, I think these flowers have an elegant beauty no matter how they're looked at..  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 January.  This is from day 14.  

This is a rough sketch.

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

WIP Bantam Rooster Art Original Painting Work in Progress + January Sketches, Sketch 13, Angel Fairy...

In this original 5"x7" work in progress WIP oil painting of a bantam rooster, I've been working on the background and beak.  I've also started on his crest and eye, but I'm not done painting them, as yet they're just blocked in.  I'm planning on using a texture medium with some overpainting for the crest when I get there, but I may or may not save that for last...  I hope to have him done for Tuesday, but we'll see..

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 big eyed gothic maiden.  She has some seriously long and luxurious eye lashes!  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 January.  This is day 12.

This is a rough sketch.

Sketch of a Big Eye Fairy Angel, January 12, Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  I wonder what she is looking up at so intently.  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 January.  This is day 12.

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

My Photograph of California Poppies at Descanso Gardens + January Sketches Art, Day 11 Sketch, Big Eye Angel Fairy...

I took this photograph of these orange flowers at Descanso Gardens in the summer.  They are California poppies; also known as the golden poppy, these are the state flower of my state California...  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 maiden.  Her eyes are closed and she has a very gentle quality.  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 January.  This is day 11.

This is a rough sketch.

Original Big Eye Gothic Latina Fairy Angel Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! January Sketches...

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

This week my featured painting is "Estrella".  This Latina fairy angel has large brown eyes and purple streaks in her hair, her name means star. 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 in the link. The art has a lowbrow surreal feel The 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 Chinese Zodiac animals (although a Western dragon has sneaked in), 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 snapdragon.  They are the sweetest little flowers, as a child I was quite enraptured by them.  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 January.  This is day 10.

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Mermaid + AngelFish Art Original Painting Work in Progress + January Sketches, Sketch 9, Chipping Sparrow

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a big eye mermaid with her angelfish friends, I've added the highlights to her eyes and have been working on her skin tones.  At this point I'm a couple of layers in and she is roughly blocked in, I think she needs a couple more layers of skin tones before I move on to her hair... 

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 chipping sparrow.  He is set against some lovely flowers.  It is very tempting to me to add this sweet round bird to my list of paintings I'd like to do...  I finally have my rooster sketch as I'd like him and I think I will begin painting him today...  

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

This is a rough sketch.

Sketch of a Rose Flower, January 8 Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a rosebud.  Roses are a flower very dear to my heart.  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 January.  This is day 8.

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

Sketch of a Big Eye Angel Fairy, January 7, Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She is glancing quixotically upwards.  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 January.  This is day 7.  

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

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye maiden painting I've mostly completed her eyes and I've been working on her skin tones.  I'm probably around 4 layers in, I don't have a specific amount of layers I need, it just tends to depend on the piece.  I want her to have a very pale gothic look and she's not quite there yet...  

This fairy angel is an 8"x10" acrylic 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 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 tigerlily flowers.  Lilies have such beautiful form and movement.  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 January.  This is day 6.

This is a rough sketch.

Sketch of a Big Eye Angel Fairy, January 5, Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has very full, fluffy hair.  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 January.  This is day 5.

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

My Photograph of White Japanese Chrysanthemums at Descanso Gardens + January Sketches Art, Day 4 Sketch, Big Eye Fairy Angel...

I took this photograph of these white flowers at Descanso Gardens.  I believe they are a Japanese chrysanthemum variation, I thought they were gorgeous.  I think they would make a lovely hat for one of my maidens, but I think the details of these beautiful flowers would drive me a bit nuts...  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.  It was my warm up sketch before I worked on an improved sketch of the rooster; it's not quite there yet, but it is getting closer...  The maiden is looking upwards and has some flowers in her hair.  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 January.  This is day 4.

This is a rough sketch.

Original Golden Snub Nosed Monkey Chinese Zodiac Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! January Sketches...

"Clever Monkey" Original 5"x7" Painting on Panel here

This week my featured painting is "Clever Monkey," an original golden snub nosed monkey painting.  The year of the monkey is drawing to a close, soon it will be the year of the rooster...  This is last year's painting inspired by the Chinese New Year Zodiac animals.  I will try to finish a small rooster painting for this year.  This original animal 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 Chinese New Year Zodiac animals, you may see them here.

I haven't yet painted every animal of the Zodiac and one of my Western dragons has snuck in, but it is a project I am working on slowly...  Some of these animals I've painted more of than are indicated in this grouping, they may be found on my website; with some available as originals and prints, with some only as prints...

Featured Image "Clever Monkey"
5"x7" 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 big eyed gothic maiden.  She is drifting in sweet repose with her little hat atop her head; in retrospect, I think I should have given her a pillow to soften her rest...  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 January.  This is day 3.  

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Mermaid + AngelFish Art Original Painting Work in Progress + January Sketches, Sketch 2, Petunia Flowers

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a big eye mermaid with her angelfish friends, I've been working on her eyes.  She still needs the highlights, but I'm getting closer.  Sometimes it takes me more than one session to get the eyes right, they're so important to me...  There's a minor change I might also want to make to the background before I move forward as well, but I haven't decided for certain about that. 

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 petunia flowers.  I like that some of the petals almost look heart shaped.  I'm unsure if I'll paint them or not, but I did enjoy sketching them.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in January.  This is day 2.  

This is a rough sketch.  

Happy New Year! Sketch of a Bantam Rooster, January 1, Art Sketches Daily

I hope you have a wonderful new year.  This fairy angel and I send Happy New Year wishes from lisarusso.com.

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Here is a sketch of a bantam rooster.  I didn't quite fit all of this bird once again; however in this case my focus is mainly his face, I'm planning on attempting a small portrait of him for Chinese New Year...  

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in January.  This is day 1.  I believe it is my 335th day of consecutive sketching since February 1st, I hope to continue to challenge myself to sketch often this year...  Some days are better than others, but I very much enjoy the process. 

This is a rough sketch.

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