WIP Marigold Flower Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketches of Big Eye Angels Fairies Maidens & Flowers / August 25-31 / Art Sketch Daily...

For the month of August I will be offering a free random rough sketch included with any original art order on my website lisarusso.com!  I plan on making some adjustments in pricing and content on my website, so now is an excellent time to take a look...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a marigold I've completed the background.  I've spent some time painting the stems and I've done an underpainting of the flower itself.  I'm going to glaze some orange over the underpainting and go from there.  This is a very ornate flower and I find myself enjoying the details, which I'm very glad of as there will be two in the hair of my Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead maiden that I hope to begin painting soon...  

This lovely flower is on a 7"x5" panel 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.

I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

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August 25-31 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a very fashionable eye patch...  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 August.  This is from day 25.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a zinnea.  They are a charming flower...  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 August.  This is from day 26.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a gentleness in her gaze...  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 August. This is from day 27. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a deciduous azalea.  The flower has lovely curves...  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 August.  This is from day 28.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a very knowing expression.  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 August. This is from day 29. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of periwinkles.  These flowers have such sweetness...  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 August.  This is from day 30.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is perhaps a little wistful...  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 August. This is day 31. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Original Purple Anemone Flower Floral Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! In Persuit of Flora at Huntington Gardens Part I (Closed Show)...

For the month of August I will be offering a free random rough sketch included with any original art order on my website lisarusso.com!  I plan on starting to make some adjustments in pricing and content on my website in September, so now is an excellent time to take a look...

"Violet Windflower" Original 8"x10" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Violet Windflower."  Anemone flowers translate to windflower in Greek and in the myths were thought to have sprung from Athena's tears from the loss of Adonis.  The art has a soft realist impressionist feel.  The purple anemone 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 includes some of my Chinese Zodiac inspired animals, you may see them here.

Bonus Featured Image "Violet Windflower"

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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In Persuit of Flora Part I

Huntington Gardens (Closed Show)

Eighteenth-Century Botanical Drawings from The Huntington's Art Collections

Huntington Art Gallery – Works on Paper Room

The natural world is filled with many wonders and beauty.  In the 18th century, botanical illustrations were a way to describe and record very detailed depictions of fruits and flowers.  This show exhibited botanical drawings from Huntington Garden's Art Collections.  In addition to being delicate and lovely works of art, these pieces conveyed information about the plants that were painted.  These botanical illustrations from the "Age of Discovery" were a wonder to behold.  I hope that you will enjoy them.

This is part I of II.  I will link to part II here.   This is a closed show.

Climbing Lily by Georg Dionysius Ehert

Carolina Dogwood by Henrietta Conyers

Apocynum Canadense by Henrietta Conyers

Honeywort with a Butterfly by Matilda Conyers

Marvel of Peru by Matilda Conyers

Cistus Ladaniferus by Georg Dionysius Ehert

Aloe Africana, Erecta, Rotundo by Georg Dionysius Ehert

Greengages and Other Fruit by Georg Dionysius Ehert

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 Marigold Flower Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketches of Big Eye Angels Fairies Maidens & Flowers / August 18-24 / Art Sketch Daily...

For the month of August I will be offering a free random rough sketch included with any original art order on my website lisarusso.com!  I plan on making some adjustments in pricing and content on my website, so now is an excellent time to take a look...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a marigold I am working on the background.  I've done three or four layers and am about to start working on the stems.  I didn't initially sketch the stems as this was originally sketched as one of two hair accents for a Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead painting I hope to begin soon and it didn't need it for that.  However, I decided it might be good to paint a solo version of the flower as well.  This is my first time painting bokeh (the little orbs in the background) in a piece.  

This lovely flower is on a 7"x5" panel 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.

I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

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August 18-24 Sketches

Here is a sketch of an orchid.  They are amongst my favorite flowers...  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 August.  This is from day 18.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She looks as though something weighs heavily on her mind.  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 August. This is from day 19. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a marigold and two buds.  The flower has more simple petals that the one I'm currently attempting to paint, but still quite 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 August.  This is from day 20.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She looks ready to celebrate...  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 August. This is from day 21. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a rugosa rose.  These flowers have a fascinating allure...  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 August.  This is from day 22.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is a bit shy and hides behind her fan...  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 August.  This is from day 23.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of an iris.  This is a wild variation of this lovely flower...  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 August.  This is day 24.  

This is a rough sketch.

Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day & Sketches of Big Eye Angels Fairies Maidens & Flowers / August 11-17 / Art Sketch Daily...

For the month of August I will be offering a free random rough sketch included with any original art order on my website lisarusso.com!  I plan on making some adjustments in pricing and content on my website, so now is an excellent time to take a look...

"La Gata Negra" Original Painting Sold, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day from this kitty and I at lisarusso.com!  I usually share works in progress on Fridays, but I don't currently have any black cats in the works, so I thought I would share this one.  I also usually post at least one finished piece on Tuesdays if you'd like to come to visit! 

I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

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August 11-17 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has fox ears...  I think she is most likely a kitsune, although she could also be a mermaid, 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 August. This is from day 11. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a tulip.  I'm fond of the inside 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 August.  This is from day 12.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a serious expression...  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 August. This is from day 13. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a shrubby cinquefoil.  I'm not very familiar with these flowers, but they are pretty...  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 August.  This is from day 14.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She protects bunnies.  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 August. This is from day 15. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a tulip.  These flowers have a graceful quality...  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 August.  This is from day 16.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a fun little flower hat...  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 August.  This is day 17. 


This is a rough sketch.

Original Big Eye Gothic Fairy Angel Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Jasmine Becket-Griffith Exhibit at the Corey Helford Gallery...

For the month of August I will be offering a free random rough sketch included with any original art order on my website lisarusso.com!  I plan on making some adjustments in pricing and content on my website, so now is an excellent time to take a look...

"Pandora" Original 8"x10" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Pandora."  She has a great sadness and yet has hope.  The art has a lowbrow surreal feel.  The original big eye gothic fairy angel 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 includes some of my Chinese Zodiac inspired animals, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

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Jasmine Becket-Griffith

Magical Thinking Part I

Corey Helford Gallery

Edit (CLOSED Show)

This show is open until September 1st 2018.  Most of the pieces are sold, but please send inquiries for available work to sherri@coreyhelfordgallery.com.

Magical Thinking is Jasmine Becket-Griffith's solo show at the Corey Helford Gallery.  She is one of my favorite artists.  Her surrealist big eyed beauties are a source of inspiration to me.  I feel very fortunate when I get to see some of her works in person.  

One of her themes for this show was Blue Willow Porcelain, they are the ones I am sharing in this grouping.  I love the sculpture she designed!  She did a number of small studies, some of which correspond to larger pieces, that I found very compelling.  One of my favorite pieces from the show is "Blue Willow Skull;" it's the last one I shared in this group.

This is Part I of the photos that I'm sharing from this show.  I'm not sure how many parts there will be as I'm still going through the images, but I'll link them together here as I go.

Edit:  This is Part I of IV.  Part II is here.

Here are some links for Jasmine Becket-Griffith

https://www.facebook.com/strangeling/

https://www.patreon.com/jasminebecketgriffith/posts

http://www.strangeling.com/

PORCELINA SCULPTURE Front by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

One of a kind, paint, composite foam, plaster, polyurethane & mixed media, 54" x 72"

PORCELINA SCULPTURE Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

One of a kind, paint, composite foam, plaster, polyurethane & mixed media, 54" x 72"

PORCELINA SCULPTURE Back by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

One of a kind, paint, composite foam, plaster, polyurethane & mixed media, 54" x 72"

MINI STUDY OF PORCELINA MERMAID by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

PORCELINA by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

PORCELINA Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

MINI STUDY OF A BLUE WILLOW DRAGONLING by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

MINI STUDY OF BLUE WILLOW DRAGONLINGS by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW DRAGONLINGS by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW DRAGONLINGS Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW FAIRY by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW FAIRY Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

MINI STUDY OF A BLUE WILLOW SKULL by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW SKULL by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW SKULL Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

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 Peacock Bird Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketches of Big Eye Angels Fairies Maidens & Flowers / August 4-10 / Art Sketch Daily...

For the month of August I will be offering a free random rough sketch included with any original art order on my website lisarusso.com!  I plan on making some adjustments in pricing and content on my website, so now is an excellent time to take a look...

In this original acrylic painting of a peacock, I've been making solid progress on the feathers.  I've started to work on the crest and face, then I'll move on to the neck...  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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August 4-10 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has an expression of joy...  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 August. This is from day 4. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a pansy.  These flowers have a cheerful radiance...  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 August.  This is from day 5.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweetness to her demeanor...  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 August. This is from day 6. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a zinnia.  I love how they seem to have flowers within flowers...  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 August.  This is from day 7.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a serious 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 August. This is from day 8. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of an anthurium.  I find these flowers very fetching...  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 August.  This is from day 9.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a hibiscus.  There is a delicate charm to these flowers...  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 August.  This is day 10.  

This is a rough sketch.