Friday, June 29, 2018

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.

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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.

10 comments:

Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

Your peacock is going to be glorious when you finish it, so I can't wait to see it. I always enjoy looking at your gorgeous fairies. Thanks for your visit to my blog and blessings!

Linda Kunsman said...

fabulous sketches and it really is fascinating to see all the steps and layers in creating the peacock-it is going to be gorgeous for sure! Happy PPF!

Jennifer Rose said...

nice collection of sketches :)

your peacock is looking great :) cant wait to see the gold :)

Christine said...

Gorgeous sketches, your peacock is coming along so nicely Lisa.

A Colorful World said...

Your peacock is wonderful! Can' wait to see it finished. And I love the sketches as well.

Valerie-Jael said...

Your peacock is progressing wonderfully. Love all the sketches, too. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

Lowcarb team member said...

Such a good selection of sketches in your post today Lisa, they look good.
I think your peacock is progressing well.

Enjoy the last day of June and my good wishes for July.

All the best Jan

Magic Love Crow said...

Wow Lisa, your peacock painting is turning out gorgeous!
Loving all the sketches! The last goddess is Victorian to me! Beautiful!
Big Hugs!

Lisabella Russo said...

Thanks so very much for your sweet and encouraging words!

Nordljus said...

Wonderful drawings, and your peacock is going to look wonderful! The feathers are already beautiful. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished!