WIP Peacock Bird Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketch of a Big Eye Angel Fairy, Sunflower, & Lily Flower / March 28-30 / Art Sketches Daily...

In this original acrylic painting of a peacock, I've started working on the feathers.  I think I will be painting my feathery friend for quite some time...  I think I'm going to use some gold acrylic paint as a base and then eventually do highlights with the gold leafing paint.  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:

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

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March 28-30 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has an inquisitive sweetness...  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 March. This is from day 28. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a sunflower.  These flowers have such charm...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is from day 29.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a lily and lily bud.  These flowers have a gentle grace...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is day 30.  

This is a rough sketch.

Original Lionhead Bunny Rabbit Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! March 14-27 Sketches Update...

"Maximillion" Original 8"x10" Painting on Panel here

This week my featured painting is "Maximillion," an original grey lionhead rabbit painting.  At this time of year, I think of bunnies a bit more thank usual, but not by much...  I love bunnies and rabbits so much!  This rabbit's photo reference is courtesy of his person David Reeves Payne.  This original rabbit painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The art has a realist impressionist feel...


Most of my art is also available on my website at lisarusso.com; however, on the first Tuesday of the month, I like to put some art prints and LE ACEO prints on ebay at a lower promotional rate for the duration of the auctions...  This month, my theme is maidens with flowers, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
http://www.create-with-joy.com/

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March 14-27 Update

I am returned from being out of town.  I did manage to sketch daily while I've been away, but this is a much larger group of sketches than I normally share at one time as a result of that, I hope that you will enjoy them...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a gentle charm...  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 March. This is from day 14. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of an African daisy.  They have a simple beauty...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is from day 15.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of some dogwood blossoms.  I'm not sure if I've quite captured them, I may try this one again...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is from day 16.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a cautiuous gaze...  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 March. This is from day 17. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a daylily.  I love lilies...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is from day 18.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is surrounded by veils...  I think she is most likely a goddess, 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 March. This is from day 19. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet joyfulness...  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 March. This is from day 20. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a zinnia flower in full bloom.  I was a bit intimidated by the multitude of petals, but once I started, I quite enjoyed sketching this blossom...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is from day 21.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has an expression of surprise...  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 March. This is from day 22. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of some flowering tobacco.  I found them quite charming...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

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

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a somewhat haunted quality...  I think she is most likely a goddess, 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 March. This is from day 24. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a quality of intensity...  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 March. This is from day 25. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a hibiscus.  I enjoyed the close up view...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is from day 26.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is wearing a dashing hat...  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 March. This is day 27. 

This is a rough sketch.

Original Sakura Cherry Blossoms Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! March Sketches...

****Edit 3/20/18 It looks like I'll be out of town for one more week.  Alex will be holding down the fort while I'm gone and I'll try to check in when possible, but there may be some delays due to my trip.  Ah the sketches to scan in upon my return are stacking up...  I hope you are having a beautiful first day of spring!****

"Sakura Ni" Original 5"x7" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Sakura Ni".  These cherry blossoms are pink and white.  These flowers have such a delicate beauty, seeing them brings me joy as does painting them...  It is the second in this series.  The art has a soft realist impressionist feel.  The original floral painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  

Most of my art is also available on my website at lisarusso.com; however, on the first Tuesday of the month, I like to put some art prints and LE ACEO prints on ebay at a lower promotional rate for the duration of the auctions...  This month, my theme is maidens with flowers; you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

http://www.create-with-joy.com/

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March 9-13 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She seems to be a little wary...  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 March. This is from day 9. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a dahlia flower and bud.  They have a simple beauty...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it.


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is from day 10.

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a gentle sweetness...  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 March. This is from day 11. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a black eyed susan flower.  I think it has a lovely charm...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is from day 12.  

This is a rough sketch.  

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a shy quality, gently peeking out at the world...  I think she is most likely a goddess, 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 March. This is day 13. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Happy International Women's Day + Sketch of Big Eye Fairy, Zinnia Flower, Angel, Goddess, Butterfly Bush + Nasturtium, & Mermaid/ March 3-8 / Art Sketches Daily...

"Blood of the Nile" Original Painting Sold, Giclee Prints & LE ACEO Prints Here

The original big eye Egyptian fairy angel goddess painting was sold a while back, but I thought she was perfect to wish you a Happy International Women's Day.  I hope this is a day filled with love.

This is a completed work, 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 a little early, but I'm going to try to join 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 seems to have a sweet curiousity...  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 March. This is from day 3. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of some zinnia flowers.  They have a delicate abundance in their petals...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is from day 4.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed deco maiden.  Her eyes are gently closed...  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 March. This is from day 5. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She seems to be gently concerned...  I think she is most likely a goddess, 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 March. This is fom day 6. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of butterfly bush flowers by a nasturtium.  Butterflies do indeed love the flowers of butterfly bushes, they seem very drawn to them...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is from day 7.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a mysterious quality...  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 March. This is day 8. 

This is a rough sketch.

Original Big Eye Gothic Fairy Waterlily Garden Guardian Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Stella Im Hultberg Hollow Resonance at the Thinkspace Gallery...

"Waterlily Enchantment" Original 16"x20" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Waterlily Enchantment". The original big eye gothic angel fairy garden guardian painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  I've picked up "Orchid Intrigue" from the show she was in at the Ontario Museum of Science and Art, it may be a little bit of a while before she is available online but I am looking forward to sharing her... 

Most of my art is also available on my website at lisarusso.com; however, on the first Tuesday of the month, I like to put some art prints and LE ACEO prints on ebay at a lower promotional rate for the duration of the auctions...  This month, my theme is maidens with flowers, you may see them here.

Featured Image "Waterlily Enchantment"

8"x10" Open Edition print on Sale here

ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 on Sale here

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

http://www.create-with-joy.com/

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Stella Im Hultberg

Hollow Resonance (Project Room) at the Thinkspace Gallery

Closed Show

When I went to "Hollow Resonance" at the Thinkspace Gallery in the Project Room, it was my first time seeing the art of artist Stella Im Hultberg.  The delicacy of her faces and flowers were extremely compelling.  I also loved the richness of her backgrounds.  She is self taught and worked with acrylics on wood for some pieces and mixed media composed of ink, watercolor, acrylic, and colored pencils on paper for this show.  The show is closed, but the gallery may have some pieces available.

Lisa Isabella Russo (me) with "Age of Blossoms" by Stella Im Hultberg

photo by Alex Ledante

"Age of Blossoms" by Stella Im Hultberg

"Age of Blossoms" Close Up by Stella Im Hultberg

“Vanished World” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Vagrant Dreams” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Regretfully Yours” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Once Upon a Blue Spring” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Incomplete Nothingness” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Wandering” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Reminiscence” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Taciturn Heart” by Stella Im Hultberg

Whilst I have continued to sketch daily, I spent my time getting this ready and haven't had a chance to prep my sketches yet.  I'll try to get caught up on posting my daily sketches on Friday.

WIP Chow Chow Puppy Dog Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketch of Little Red Riding Hood Version and a Big Eye Angel Fairy/ March 1 & 2 / Art Sketches Daily...

In this original acrylic painting of a chow chow puppy dog, I have completed the background.  Originally I'd intended to have this piece finished by the start of Chinese New Year as the zodiac animal this year is dog, however other factors delayed me.  In any case, it is year of the dog all year long, so while I'm late, I think it's still okay.  This little pup looks a bit peeved, I'm hoping to mitigate that as I proceed.  The panel that I'm painting on is 5"x7"

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:

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is inspired by the fairytale little red riding hood.  She is the third of three variations that I've sketched.  I have yet to decide which one I like the best to move forward towards refining the sketch to paint, but I am making progress.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March. This is from day 1. 

This is a rough sketch.  

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  Her eyes are gently closed...  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 March. This is day 2. 

This is a rough sketch.