In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a betta fish I've been working on his eyes and blocking in his form. The white on his finlet won't be there when it's complete, there was just a smidge too much blue and the red I was using needed a little bit brighter of a base... The panel that I'm painting on is 4"x4"...
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 big eyed maiden. She has a look of gentle intensity. I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be an angel fairy or a mermaid. 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 July. This is day 7.
This is a rough sketch.
Beautiful fish ~ so well illustrated and your lovely big eyed maiden is wonderful ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteBig eye maiden looks like she has lots of secrets hidden away. Great work indeed. Greetings to you!
ReplyDeleteyour beta is so beautiful-those delicate fins floating about...and your maidens have such a mystical quality. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteLovely little fishy...love the colours....I think your sketch looks like a fairy...her eyes are big but they look kind...xx
ReplyDeletereally like your maidens hair buns :)
ReplyDeleteyour fish is looking really good too :)
The betta fish is coming along so nicely. Your maiden is lovely today.
ReplyDeleteYou like blue beta? Mine were red. Thank you for the wonderful you know what.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the painting, and the sketch is beautiful, too. Have a lovely weekend, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteLove the beta fish!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful fish with large eyes!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, I had a blue betta, I think they're wonderful little fish...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful WIP already. Betta are such beautiful fish. Too bad they have to be kept by themselves. A couple of office co-workers have one each - they are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks Claudia, they are beautiful fish, but they definitely need to be kept by themselves.
ReplyDeleteI adore fish. I think they are more intelligent that people think. Haha...your artwork is lovely, my dear.
ReplyDeleteThat little fish is so cute! Love your Goddess Lisa! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteFantastic looking fish. . .love the bright eyed gal. Blessings, Janet
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Beth, Stacy, and JKW! I also think fish can be smarter than some people give them credit for...
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