Thursday, January 31, 2019

Wrapping Up 3 Years of Posting Daily Sketches Big Eye Angels Fairies Mermaids Goddesses, Flowers, Animals, & More...


January 24-31 Sketches, Conclusion of Posting Daily Sketches

I did the 29 faces challenge five times before I decided to embark on a longer challenge.  On February 1st of 2016 I decided to start sketching daily.  Each subsequent month I renewed that challenge to myself.  Today, January 31st of 2019 marks the three year mark of sketching daily and sharing a sketch for every day.  They have been primarily rough sketches.  I plan to continue to sketch daily, but I've decided that from this point forward, I will share only a selection of the sketches. 

I may change my mind on this if I find myself faltering in my resolve to sketch daily without the challenge of sharing them, but at this point, I feel like the time spent scanning and resizing each and every sketch could be better spent.  I hope you have enjoyed my daily sketches and will continue to enjoy my featured sketches moving onward.  You may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.


Here is a sketch of an daffodil.  This flower seems cheerful to me...  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 January.  This is from day 24.  

This is a rough sketch. 


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

This is a rough sketch


Here is a sketch of a petunia.  I love the flow of their 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 January.  This is from day 26.  

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 January. This is from day 27. 

This is a rough sketch. 


Here is a sketch of an amaryllis.  These flowers have such 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 January.  This is from day 28.  

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 January.  This is from day 29.  

This is a rough sketch. 


Here is a sketch of a poppy.  This flower is of the icelandic variation...  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 January.  This is from day 30.  

This is a rough sketch. 


Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a cautious 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 January. This is day 31.

This is a rough sketch.

8 comments:

Christine said...

Lovely sketches, congrats on meeting this long challenge, wow!

Mia said...

Lisa, keep up your great work. I love your sketches. They are really inspiring. Hugs, my friend.

Valerie-Jael said...

Your sketches are always wonderful, well done on keeping them going so long. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

Miss Val's Creations said...

Your work is so beautiful. I always love the eyes!

Lowcarb team member said...

Lovely sketches Lisa, I didn't realise you'd set yourself this very long challenge. It's certainly been enjoyable to see.

Happy February Wishes.

All the best Jan

Jennifer Rose said...

congrats on spending such a long time sketching daily! :D

Lisabella Russo said...

Thanks so much for your sweet words!

Magic Love Crow said...

3 years?? Wow Lisa, good for you! I love seeing your sketches! I understand the time it takes to put them on your blog. I'm just happy you will be sharing some with us! Big Hugs!