Friday, March 10, 2017

WIP Mermaid & AngelFish Art Original Painting Work in Progress + March Sketches, Sketch 10, Tulip



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.

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 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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16 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelMarch 10, 2017 at 12:56:00 PM PST

    I love how you add detail for detail until the painting is perfectly done. Lovely tulip, too, the are always so pretty. Hugs, Valerie

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  2. JFMMarch 10, 2017 at 1:01:00 PM PST

    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~

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  3. Gillena CoxMarch 10, 2017 at 1:02:00 PM PST

    luv your mermaid; beautiful work Lisa

    Happy PPF

    much love...

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  4. AnonymousMarch 10, 2017 at 2:35:00 PM PST

    Stunning! I love everything about this.

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  5. Jennifer RoseMarch 10, 2017 at 4:43:00 PM PST

    really like seeing this painting in progress, its a lovely piece of work :)

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  6. Lux G.March 10, 2017 at 5:28:00 PM PST

    This is awesome work, dear. Good job. Love the eye details.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 10, 2017 at 5:30:00 PM PST

    What a lovely dream

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  8. GigglesMarch 10, 2017 at 9:52:00 PM PST

    Stunning mermaid and love your wild flower on the side too!!
    Wonderful work...love her hair colour and glisten!

    Hugs Giggles

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  9. LorraineMarch 11, 2017 at 2:39:00 AM PST

    mesmerising eyes so pretty

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  10. artbyjuneMarch 11, 2017 at 5:02:00 AM PST

    Beautiful mermaid! The fish are exquisite!

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  11. LaneyMarch 11, 2017 at 6:02:00 AM PST

    I love seeing how your mermaid and fish are progressing! She is beautiful!

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  12. Linda KunsmanMarch 11, 2017 at 6:06:00 AM PST

    this is beautiful, and I love seeing your attention to all the details and additions. Happy PPF!

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  13. DVArtistMarch 11, 2017 at 8:34:00 AM PST

    OMGOSH! she is beautiful. Can't wait to see the flower finished. Have a great weekend.

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  14. Lowcarb team memberMarch 12, 2017 at 12:35:00 PM PDT

    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

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  15. Magic Love CrowMarch 12, 2017 at 7:25:00 PM PDT

    This larger painting of yours is magnificent Lisa! Truly beautiful! I love the fish! Beautiful sketch of the tulip! Hugs!

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  16. Lisabella RussoMarch 13, 2017 at 1:46:00 PM PDT

    Thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful words!

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