Friday, September 15, 2017

WIP Peacock Feather Study Art Original Painting + September Sketches, Sketch 15, Big Eye Mermaid...



In this original acrylic painting of a peacock feather study, the core is gold leaf and the lighter feathers are painted against a dark background.  I think I should be able to use this technique with a more delicate touch for a peacock painting I am working on as well as the peacock with the Greek goddess Hera that I am working on the drawings for.  The canvas that I painted this rough study on is 5"x7"...  


This is a rough study, 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.  She has long hair that cascades around her...  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be a fairy angel or a goddess.  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 September. This is day 15. 

I am also participating in the September 29 Faces Challenge! The goal is to share 29 faces in the month of September.  I think I will try to extend it out to a goal of 100 faces sketched on consecutive days...

This is a rough sketch. 

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16 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelSeptember 15, 2017 at 12:02:00 PM PDT

    The feather is fantastic, and the sketch wonderful. Hugs, Valerie

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  2. ChristineSeptember 15, 2017 at 12:11:00 PM PDT

    Love the gold leaf touch in your beautiful feather! This is a pretty long haired maiden as well.

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  3. Clare LloydSeptember 15, 2017 at 12:51:00 PM PDT

    Your feather looks great

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  4. Linda KunsmanSeptember 15, 2017 at 1:56:00 PM PDT

    that feather may be a rough study but it is beautiful-and I love the touch of gold leaf. I just finished a card using feathers and some gold leaf-I'll be posting it soon:) Happy PPF!

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  5. dentheSeptember 15, 2017 at 2:28:00 PM PDT

    I like how you used the gold leaf for the core. Looks very pretty ...

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  6. BlogorattiSeptember 15, 2017 at 4:09:00 PM PDT

    Great technique and the end result is fascinating.

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  7. SHONSeptember 15, 2017 at 4:10:00 PM PDT

    Great post. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. carol l mckennaSeptember 15, 2017 at 4:55:00 PM PDT

    Oooh ~ love the 'feather study' and your big eyed girl is wonderful ^_^

    (A ShutterBug Explores) ~ Happy Weekend to you.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2017 at 5:32:00 PM PDT

    It is amazing to daily witness your creativity and beauty.

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  10. Irene RafaelSeptember 16, 2017 at 6:37:00 AM PDT

    There are peacocks that live in my neighborhood so I see them frequently. You'd think their feathers would be lying around by they are not. Your painting is beautiful as is your sketch.
    ~~ Irene

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  11. Jennifer RoseSeptember 16, 2017 at 3:14:00 PM PDT

    the colour against the black works really well :)

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  12. Lowcarb team memberSeptember 16, 2017 at 4:38:00 PM PDT

    I think your feather looks great and the colours you've used are very effective against the black background.

    All the best Jan

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  13. DVArtistSeptember 17, 2017 at 7:46:00 AM PDT

    Lisa this is a fabulous feather. Great on the colors and the shape.

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  14. Lisabella RussoSeptember 17, 2017 at 1:05:00 PM PDT

    Thanks so very much for your kind and thoughtful words!

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  15. GigglesSeptember 17, 2017 at 1:51:00 PM PDT

    Pretty Lisa!!

    Peace Giggles

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  16. Magic Love CrowSeptember 18, 2017 at 6:56:00 PM PDT

    Your feather turned out so pretty Lisa!! Love your sketch too! Big Hugs!

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