WIP Iris Flower Floral Art Original Painting Work in Progress + March Sketches, Sketch 2 & 3, Waterlily & Angel Fairy...

In this original 8"x10" work in progress WIP oil painting of an iris, I've began working on the flower itself.  This isn't an optimal image as I took a quick photo of it rather than a scan as it wasn't dry enough to put on the scanner.  This is a quick block in as the paints didn't want to adhere to the panel.  I'll be going over the flower with additional layers.  I was close to abandoning the painting as the background took a while to cooperate, but I've decided to move forward with this piece.

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 water lily flower.  It will likely adorn the hair of one of my big eyed maidens, I am hoping this one will work for her.  They are such lovely flowers, I am often drawn to paint them.

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

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a sweet expression and her hair is whimsical.  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.  

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is day 3.  

This is a rough sketch.