Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Original Big Eye Gothic Black Angel Fairy Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! November Sketches...



"Orchid" Original 4"x4" Painting on Panel Here


This week my featured painting is "Orchid."  She is black with huge brown eyes, red streaked hair, and her wings are inspired by hummingbird wings.  It is one of my smallest paintings.  The painting has a lowbrow surreal fantasy feel.  This original big eye gothic angel fairy 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 angels, you may see them here.

Featured Image "Orchid"
5"x7" 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

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November 25-27 Sketches


Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet and gentle charm...  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 November.  This is from day 25.  

This is a rough sketch. 


Here is a sketch of some flowering tobacco blossoms.  The flower of this plant is so 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 November.  This is from day 26.  

This is a rough sketch.


Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a gentle calm...  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 November. This is day 27. 

This is a rough sketch.

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Closing Original Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Framed Paintings at the San Juan Capistrano Library Exhibit + November Sketches


I hope that if you celebrate it you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I feel very blessed and thankful for so much.

There's still a few more days to catch the Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead show at the San Juan Capistrano Library before it closes.  I'm sharing some of my pictures from the show, but there's so much more art, including some of mine own, there than is shown here.  I'd intended to go again and get more photographs, but my schedule precluded that.  I hope you will enjoy these snippets of some of my favorite pieces art from the exhibit.


"Amongst the Ancestors (Entre Los Antepasados)" & "Mariposa (Butterfly)" with and by Lisa Isabella Russo (Alex Ledante had me pose in his favorite Memento style...)

"Adrift (Flotando)" with and by Lisa Isabella Russo (This is one of two big eyed self portraits I had in the show)

"Bride" by artist and curator Skye Amber Sweet

Two pieces by artist and curator Skye Amber Sweet

"Muerte Sentada" by Christina Ramos

"La Catrina" by Robert Rossenblum

"Amina and Bunny Ears" by Donna Bates

Three pieces with and by Alex Ledante in his favorite Memento style pose...)

"Fatal Promise" and "Pueste de Sol" by Alex Ledante

Here is the show info:
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Library 949-493-1752

The festival exhibit dates are officially Sun. 10/1 - Thurs. 11/28; however, it looks like there will be art drop offs on 10/1 and pick ups on 11/28, so I'd suggest any of the dates between the two.
Gallery / Library hours to view art outside reception date is as follows:
Monday-Thursday 10:00a - 7:00p
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a - 5:00p
Fridays- CLOSED

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November 8-24 Sketches

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in November. They are all rough sketches.  I'm quite a bit behind in sharing my daily sketches, so I've grouped the images in groups so it isn't quite so overwhelming.  You may see them individually on facebook here.  You may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.


Day 8:  Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a look of compassion...  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a mermaid or a goddess.
Day 9:  Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She seems a bit surprised...  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a mermaid or a goddess
Day 10:  Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a depth to her.  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel or a mermaid.
Day 11:  Here is a sketch of an alpine forget me not.  They are such charming flowers...
Day 12:  Here is a sketch of an alpine forget me not.  I enjoyed the curve of these flowers... 


Day 13:  Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has an intensity to her...  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be a fairy angel or a goddess.
Day 14:  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. 
Day 15:  Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She might be up to something...  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a mermaid or a goddess.
Day 16:  Here is a sketch of an alpine forget me not.  They have a sweet allure... 
Day 17:  Here is a sketch of a rose.  Roses are a favorite flower of mine... 


Day 18:  Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has an expression of soft concern.  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel or a mermaid.
Day 19:  Here is a sketch of two pansies.  I've yet to paint a pansy, but I think they are lovely...
Day 20:  Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a quixotic expression...  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a mermaid or a goddess.
Day 21:  Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She looks a wee bit suspicious...  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a mermaid or a goddess.
Day 22:  Here is a sketch of a daffodil.  They are such lovely flowers... 


Day 23:  Here is a sketch of a ladyslipper.  I love the form and lines of this flower...
Day 24:  Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She looks like she might be contemplating her siren song...  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be a fairy angel or a goddess.


Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Original Big Eye Redhead Angel Fairy Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! October 31-November 7 Sketches...



"Oncoming Storm" Original 11"x14" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Oncoming Storm". She has huge green eyes, red hair, and her wings are outstretched behind her.  I think she offers protection for the storm that is building.  The painting has a lowbrow surreal fantasy feel.  This original big eye gothic angel fairy 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 angels, you may see them here.

Featured Image "Oncoming Storm"
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

Edit 11/9: I've ran out of time to do a separate post for PPF today, so I am sharing this completed painting.
Happy Paint Party Friday!  To see more participants, please visit:

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October 31-November 7 Sketches

I decided to do a sketch a day in October and have decided to continue this challenge through November. They will be primarily rough sketches.


Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a look of gentle concern.  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 October. This is from day 31. 

This is a rough sketch. 


Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has an inquisitive 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 November.  This is from day 1.  

This is a rough sketch.


Here is a sketch of a zinnia flower.  They are so 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 November.  This is from day 2.  

This is a rough sketch.


Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet curiousity...  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 November. This is from day 3. 

This is a rough sketch. 


Here is a sketch of a daffodil.  This flower seems a little bashful as it tilts downwards...  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 November.  This is from day 4.  

This is a rough sketch. 


Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a mischievous appeal...  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 November.  This is from day 5.  

This is a rough sketch. 


Here is a sketch of a camellia.  It has a cheerful 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 November.  This is from day 6.  

This is a rough sketch.


Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a delicate winsomeness.  I think she is most likely an elf 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 November. This is day 7. 

This is a rough sketch.