Friday, February 23, 2018

WIP Peacock Bird Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketch of a Chow Chow Puppy Dog/ February 23 / Art Sketches Daily...



In this original acrylic painting of a peacock, I've started blocking in the stems of the feathers.  I put it aside for a while to work on some other deadlines, but I have resumed painting my feathery friend...  I had planned on laying in gold leaf, the type that comes in pages, but instead I think I will use a paint.  It isn't acrylic though, so it will likely be the last part of the feathers that I do.  The canvas that I'm painting on is 11"x14" 


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:

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Here is a sketch of a chow chow puppy dog.  I like to paint an animal in honor of Chinese New Year annually, this year it's year of the dog.  I'm intending to paint this puppy, the sketch isn't quite right yet, but it's getting there...


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in February.  This is day 23.  

This is a rough sketch.

15 comments:

DVArtist said...

Wow Lisa you are really doing well with the animal art. Love it.

Victoria said...

Beautiful...love the peacock, so majestic.. and totally adore your sweet dog..truly wonderful!
Looking forward to seeing more!
have a beautiful wkd
Victoria

Linda Kunsman said...

lovely drawings as usual. That peacock is going to be magnificent- I just know it! Happy PPF!

Faye said...

Such a darling puppy dog. I had a chow chow as a child. Very sweet to the family and very protective.

Mandy said...

I am looking forward to seeing your peacock finished Lisa....and your puppy is very sweet...happy ppf (#35)...x

Jennifer Rose said...

nice to see the peacock again and you hasven't given up on it :)

Valerie-Jael said...

I am looking forward to seeing more of your peacock, and the chow chow looks so soulful! Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

Rike said...

The peacock will be a great picture when finished - I can imagine yet!
Your puppy is sweet, although a rough sketch the eyes are gorgeous!

Christine said...

Can't wait to see this peacock come to life. Beautiful dog sketch too.

Laila said...

Lovely, I especially like the dog sketch and perhaps we'll see it finished as well.

Giggles said...

The puppy is adorable...love his expression!! Can't wait to see what happens with that peacock!!

Peace Giggles

Lux G. said...

Awesome as always.

Magic Love Crow said...

The peacock is looking great Lisa! Can't wait to see more! The puppy is so cute! Big Hugs!

Gloria j Zucaro said...

I love your Chow Chow! The peacock WIP is impressive and sounds like it will be beautiful.

Lisabella Russo said...

Thanks so very much for your kind and thoughtful words, the peacock will definitely be a challenge...