Sunday, November 5, 2017

WIP Big Eye Self Portrait Art Original Painting Work in Progress + November Sketches, Sketch 4 & 5, Fairy & Angel...



In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of an idealized big eye version of myself, I've been working on the features and the blouse.  I'm going to move on to hair, but I intend to revisit shading in the face once I've established the hair.  I think this is the mermaid version of me, MerMe, tee hee...  I'm saving the highlights in the eyes until last.

This idealized (or perhaps eye-dealized, I may be in a bit of a silly mood today) big eyed self portrait 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 intense elegance...  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 from day 4. 

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 65. 

This is a rough sketch. 


Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has an inquisitive nature...  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 day 5. 

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 66. 

This is a rough sketch.

9 comments:

Christine said...

Your idealized self portrait is coming along nicely, love the idea. Pretty maidens today as well.

Valerie-Jael said...

Your MerMe portrait is coming along well. The sketches are great. Have a good start in the new week, hugs, Valerie

SHON said...

No, it is not an idealized big eye version of you, it is a TRUE version of you! I love this painting of your so march! really, you are very gifted!

SHON said...

Very good!

Jennifer Rose said...

more great hair styles on your maidens :) and your self portrait is looking great, looks like you in the photos you have posted :)

Lowcarb team member said...

Love the hair styles.

All the best Jan

Lisabella Russo said...

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

Magic Love Crow said...

I love this mermaid version of you! LOL! And, I love both your maidens! You are so creative Lisa! Big Hugs!

Lisabella Russo said...

Awww, thanks so much Stacy!