WIP Anemone Flowers Floral Art Original Painting Work in Progress + June Sketches / Daily Sketch 15 & 16 / Mermaid & Giraffe...

In this original 8"x10" work in progress WIP oil painting of two anemone flowers, I've painted the stems and blocked in the flowers.  My next step will be refining the lights and darks of the petals.  I photographed my reference for these beauties at Huntington Gardens...

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 maiden.  Her full hair is flowing wildly 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 June.  This is from day 15.

This is a rough sketch.  

Here is a sketch of a young giraffe.  I love how his little tongue was peeking out.  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 June.  This is day 16.  

This is a rough sketch.