Monday, May 29, 2017

My Photograph of the War Memorial Flagpole in Pasadena + May Sketches Art, Day 29 Sketch, Flapjack Octopus...



I am sharing these photographs of the war memorial flagpole in Pasadena in honor of Memorial Day.  It's on the corner of Colorado and Orange Grove next to the Norton Simon Museum.  I am very grateful to those that choose to serve.  I hope that you will enjoy these photos! 

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Here is a sketch of a flapjack octopus.  He is the one I've selected to be a mini solo painting, I feel he still needs a bit more reworking at this point, but he is getting closer.  Trying to get the sketches just right can sometimes take me a while, but I end up being much happier with the finished pieces if the sketches are as good as they can be...


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

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

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12 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelMay 29, 2017 at 12:14:00 PM PDT

    Those who served really deserve our gratitude. Love your little flapjack octopus. Hugs, Valerie

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  2. ChristineMay 29, 2017 at 12:56:00 PM PDT

    Happy Memorial Day and cute octopus!

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  3. Jennifer RoseMay 29, 2017 at 3:20:00 PM PDT

    better to take your time with the groundwork before painting so you know things are the right way that you want them to be :)

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  4. JFMMay 29, 2017 at 4:23:00 PM PDT

    Beautiful photo and flapjack is so adorable Lisa 💮

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  5. AnonymousMay 29, 2017 at 5:52:00 PM PDT

    Thank you for the reminder of this day, this life...

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  6. SHONMay 30, 2017 at 4:30:00 AM PDT

    Yes, we have to commemorate those who chose to serve. Thanks for sharing a photo of the war memorial flagpole in Pasadena.

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  7. Lisabella RussoMay 30, 2017 at 2:52:00 PM PDT

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  8. Lisabella RussoMay 30, 2017 at 2:52:00 PM PDT

    Thank you most kindly Valerie, Christine, Jennifer, Jan, Martin, and SHON!

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  9. Lowcarb team memberJune 1, 2017 at 4:51:00 AM PDT

    Nice to see your photograph...

    All the best Jan

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  10. Lisabella RussoJune 1, 2017 at 12:33:00 PM PDT

    Thanks Jan!

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  11. Magic Love CrowJune 3, 2017 at 4:49:00 PM PDT

    Beautiful image and tribute!
    Your little painting with the octopus is going to be adorable Big Hugs!

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  12. Lisabella RussoJune 6, 2017 at 3:57:00 PM PDT

    Thanks very much Stacy!

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