WIP Peacock Bird Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketches of Big Eye Angels Fairies Mermaids Goddesses & Flowers / June 20-29 / Art Sketch Daily...

In this original acrylic painting of a peacock, I've been working on the feathers.  I've been doing some details as well as blocking in the portion that will have more mermaid feather details as I go forwards.  I may do a blue wash on the green later, but I want to put in more details before I decide...  I'll eventually do highlights with the gold leafing paint near the very end of the painting.  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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June 20-29 Sketches

This is a bit of a large group, sometimes I fall behind in scanning them in, but so far I have been consistent in sketching daily.  It's something I really enjoy, these are just rough sketches, but I hope that you will enjoy them.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is gazing upwards...  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 June. This is from day 20. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a rose.  Roses are a favorite flower of mine...  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 June.  This is from day 21.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of an anthurium.  They have such lovely lines...  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 June.  This is from day 22.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a whimsical expression...  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 June. This is from day 23. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a saucer magnolia.  This one is starting to bloom...  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 June.  This is from day 24.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a saucer magnolia bud.  It is soon to unfurl its 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 June.  This is from day 25.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a cautious quality...  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 June. This is from day 26. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of an orchid.  This flowers have such a wide range of forms...  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 June.  This is from day 27.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of an orchid.  This is a more common form of this flower than yesterday's sketch, but still such a delicate 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 June.  This is from day 28.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She seems to have access to a deep well of wisdom.  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel or a mermaid.  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 June. This is day 29. 

This is a rough sketch.

Original Seahorse Friend Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! June 13-19 Sketches...

"Seahorse Friend" Original 5"x7" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Seahorse Friend."  This little seahorse friend is focused on meeting with his other seahorse and mermaid friends...  He has big eyes for a seahorse and is inspired by two different kinds of seahorses, one with willowy spiney extrusions and the other with incandescent hues. The style has a fantasy surrealism feel.  The original seahorse 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 a selection of my purple 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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June 13-19 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She seems to have a contemplative quality.  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel or a mermaid.  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 June. This is from day 13. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a tiger lily.  These lilies have such 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 June.  This is from day 14.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a gypsy charm to her...  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 June. This is from day 15. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of an impatiens flower.  I'm not very familiar with these flowers, but I enjoy trying new blooms when I sketch...  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 June.  This is from day 16.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet 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 June. This is from day 17. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of some redbud blossoms.  I love these flowers, I'm considering getting a western redbud tree for the front yard...  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 June.  This is from day 18.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a powerful feeling...  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 June. This is from day 19. 

This is a rough sketch.

Original Purple Lupine Wildflowers Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! June 2-12 Sketches...

"Wildflowers" Original 9"x12" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Wildflowers".  The blossoms are purple touched with yellow and white.  I believe these flowers are lupines, they captivated me and I hope they will you as well...  The art has a soft realist impressionist feel.  The original floral painting is available 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 a selection of my purple flowers, you may see them here.

I apologize for missing last Tuesday, we were having some technical difficulties.

Featured Image "Wildflowers"

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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June 2-12 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  Her hair floats gently 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 June. This is from day 2. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a rugosa rose.  I'm not very familiar with these flowers, but I think they're lovely...  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 June.  This is from day 3.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of an anthurium.  These flowers are a favorite of mine...  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 June.  This is from day 4.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a calla lily.  I think these flowers have such grace and elegance...  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 June.  This is from day 5.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has seems to have a wild quality with feathers streaming through her hair...  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 June. This is from day 6. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a calla lily.  I enjoyed this angle...  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 June.  This is from day 7.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has gentle strength.  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel or a mermaid.  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 June. This is from day 8. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She a quiet intelligence...  I think she is most likely an elf, although she could also be a fairy angel, a goddess, or a mermaid.  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 June. This is day 9. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a quality of wonder...  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 June. This is from day 10. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She seems to have a cautious nature...  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 June. This is from day 11. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a gentle quality...  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 June. This is day 12.

This is a rough sketch.

Painting Touch Ups + Sketch of a Fairy Angel, Daffodil Flowers, & Big Eye Goddess / May 30-June 1 / Art Sketches Daily...

Every so often, I try to get organized.  As I was sorting my paintings, I came across five that needed touch ups.  These four are the ones I worked on this week.  They're now retouched and I will be changing how I store my paintings.  I had them stacked upon each other and some sections of the paint stuck.  Due to a wonderful gift of a bookshelf, I now have them upright with parchment paper between them.  Touch ups can be challenging, but I'm pleased to say these ones went well and these are back to being available.

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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May 30-June 1 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has some ringlets cascading down...  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 May. This is from day 30. 

This is a rough sketch.  

Here is a sketch of a cluster of daffodil flowers.  They have such a sweetness to them...  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 May.  This is from day 31.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a quality of mystery.  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel or a mermaid.  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 June. This is day 1.

This is a rough sketch.