In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a big eye mermaid with her angelfish friends, I've added some shading to the fishies. I've also painted in the start of the fins, I have one more fish to go before I glaze over them. The strokes of the fins require a very steady hand, so I've needed to do them over more than one day...
This big eyed beauty is on a 16"x20" canvas in acrylics. I've been mainly focused on smaller works, this is my first large painting in quite some time.
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. Tulips bloom for such a short season, I love the transient beauty of these flowers. 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 March. This is day 10.
This is a rough sketch.
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I love how you add detail for detail until the painting is perfectly done. Lovely tulip, too, the are always so pretty. Hugs, Valerie
She looks more lovely than the last time I saw her and the fish, I thought they were pretty even then!
Tulips are beautiful flowers. A bunch sitting in a vase on the table brighten a room the minute you walk in~
Hugs Lisa~
luv your mermaid; beautiful work Lisa
Happy PPF
much love...
Stunning! I love everything about this.
really like seeing this painting in progress, its a lovely piece of work :)
This is awesome work, dear. Good job. Love the eye details.
What a lovely dream
Stunning mermaid and love your wild flower on the side too!!
Wonderful work...love her hair colour and glisten!
Hugs Giggles
mesmerising eyes so pretty
Beautiful mermaid! The fish are exquisite!
I love seeing how your mermaid and fish are progressing! She is beautiful!
this is beautiful, and I love seeing your attention to all the details and additions. Happy PPF!
OMGOSH! she is beautiful. Can't wait to see the flower finished. Have a great weekend.
Bit by bit this has been developing wonderfully ... time, work and patience rewarded.
I do like your tulip sketch - it is true tulips bloom for a short while and so it is nice to capture them by sketch or photo image.
All the best Jan
This larger painting of yours is magnificent Lisa! Truly beautiful! I love the fish! Beautiful sketch of the tulip! Hugs!
Thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful words!
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