In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a big eye ghost. I've adjusted her lips a little, added in some drips with her eye makeup, and pulled in her hair a bit with the background color, so that some of the background behind the less thick areas of hair will shine through. Soon I'll do some experiments on my test canvas for her hair. "Moonrise" is inspired by an African American folktale "I Know Moonrise" as retold by S.E. Schlosser. She drowned in the marsh and longs for her family.
This big eyed beauty is on a 16"x20" canvas in acrylics.
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 an alert innocence... I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a mermaid 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 November. This from day 9.
I would like to try to reach a goal of 100 faces sketched on consecutive days, I started this effort on September 1st, 2017... This is face 70.
This is a rough sketch.
Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden. This shy fae is in disguise in a black mask... I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a mermaid 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 November. This is day 10.
I would like to try to reach a goal of 100 faces sketched on consecutive days, I started this effort on September 1st, 2017... This is face 71.
This is a rough sketch.
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13 comments:
the eye make up works well with the story for your painting and very mysterious masked maiden :)
The wip is coming along nicely and your maidens are so pretty today!
She is fantastical..I love her spirit, and her running makeup is so magical adding to her gorgeous eyes...brilliant!Love the picture of you and your art on the side, fabulous! So wonderful to see all your art each week...I always look forward to it. Stunning works, looking forward to more of your creative world!
I love your wonderful ghost lady, and it's great to see the progress. Great sketches, too, and well done for keeping up with your consecutive ones. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie
your ghost girl is looking more and more beautiful and refined. Love those lips. Happy PPF!
Your WIP is coming along very well, and I particularly liked your masked maiden.
All the best Jan
Big expressive eyes. Lovely.
Thanks so very much Jennifer, Christine, Victoria, Valerie, Linda, Jan, and Lux for your kind and thoughtful words.
Your ghost girl is amazing! The two sketches are precious! Love them! Big Hugs Lisa!
Awww, thanks so much Stacy!
It's always fun to see your wips, I love your beauty today and her big eyes, lovely.
WOW I admire your grit and determination. I love your big eyed girls. Blessings, Janet
Thank you most kindly shedreamsofthesea and Janet!
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