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 Anemone Flowers Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketches of Big Eye Fantasy Maidens & Flowers / July 7-13 / Art Sketch Daily...

In this original 8"x10" work in progress WIP oil painting of two anemone flowers, I've done some glazing as well as the flower's cores.  I still need to do a bit more glazing in the background, but I am close to completion on this painting.  I photographed my reference for these beauties at Huntington Gardens...

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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July 7-July 13 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a dogwood blossom.  They have such a delicate appeal...  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 July.  This is from day 7.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a feeling of 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 July. This is from day 8. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a camellia.  I don't feel I quite captured this flower, I may try this one again...  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 July.  This is from day 9.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is inspired by the fairytale little red riding hood.  This is a bonus variation.  I didn't chose this one to refine to paint, but I have chosen one and I am making progress.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in July. This is from day 16. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of some rue anemones.  They are such sweet and pretty 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 July.  This is from day 11.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has long flowing hair...  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 July. This is from day 12. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a carnation and bud.  I love how long these flowers last...  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 July.  This is day 13. 

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Anemone Flowers Floral Art Original Painting Work in Progress + August Sketches / Daily Sketch 7 / Big Eye Fairy Angel...

In this original 8"x10" work in progress WIP oil painting of two anemone flowers, I've finessed some details and also added some darks to the petals.  I still need to work on the flower's cores and possibly add a bit more glazing.  I photographed my reference for these beauties at Huntington Gardens...

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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Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a little bit of a lost look to her, but I am sure she will find her way.  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 7.

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Anemone Flowers Floral Art Original Painting Work in Progress + June Sketches / Daily Sketch 29 & 30 / Big Eye Goddess Hera Juno & Horse Foal...

In this original 8"x10" work in progress WIP oil painting of two anemone flowers, I've been refining the lights of the paintings.  My next step will be to finesse some details and also add some darks of the petals.  I also need to work on the flower's cores, but I'm a ways off from that.  I photographed my reference for these beauties at Huntington Gardens...

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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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is the Greek goddess Hera, Juno to the Romans.  I'm hoping to paint her, but the sketch will need some refining and I need to work on some peacock friends...

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in June.  This is from day 29.

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a foal.  This young horse has a sweet expression...  I'm unsure if I'll paint him or not, but I did enjoy sketching him. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in June.  This is day 30.  

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Anemone Flowers Floral Art Original Painting Work in Progress + June Sketches / Daily Sketch 15 & 16 / Mermaid & Giraffe...

In this original 8"x10" work in progress WIP oil painting of two anemone flowers, I've painted the stems and blocked in the flowers.  My next step will be refining the lights and darks of the petals.  I photographed my reference for these beauties at Huntington Gardens...

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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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  Her full hair is flowing wildly around her.  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be a goddess or a fairy angel.  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 a young giraffe.  I love how his little tongue was peeking out.  I'm unsure if I'll paint him or not, but I did enjoy sketching him. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in June.  This is day 16.  

This is a rough sketch.  

WIP Anemone Flowers Floral Art Original Painting Work in Progress + June Sketches / Daily Sketch 2 / Angel Fairy...

In this original 8"x10" work in progress WIP oil painting of two anemone flowers, I'm a couple of layers into the background.  I need to do a couple of minor touch ups before I begin on the flowers.  I photographed my reference for these beauties at Huntington Gardens...

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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Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She also has roses in her hair, I think I just have roses on the mind.  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be 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 2.

This is a rough sketch. 

My Photograph of an Anemone Flower at Huntington Gardens + December Sketches Art, Day 5 Sketch, Big Eye Fairy Angel...

I took this photograph of an anemone flower at Huntington Gardens a while back.  The colors are so amazing in this flower, I was so moved by it...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

I love to paint flowers, you may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She looks perhaps a little miffed...  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be 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 December.  This is day 5.

This is a rough sketch.

November Sketches, Sketch Art 12 + 13, Anemone Flowers + Seashells...

***I am pleased to report that my left hand continues to heal.  Hand permitting, I will most likely post again on Tuesday, after that I hope to resume my usual posting schedule.***

Here is a sketch of anemone flowers.  It is in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.   I'm unsure if I'll paint them or not, but I did enjoy sketching them.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in November.  This is from day 12.  

This is a sketch in colored pencils.  You may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.  I'm not really a colored pencil artist but I am exploring something new for the sketchbook, I was going to try inking in October, but the pages of this Moleskine sketchbook are far too thin for that.  I will be juxtaposing my usual rough sketches with the colored pencil sketches at varying intervals.  I tend to sketch very lightly, so these and my usual pencil ones are darkened a bit in photoshop for online viewing. 

Here is a sketch of a seashell.  It is in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.   I'm unsure if I'll paint it or not, but I did enjoy sketching it.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in November.  This is day 13.  

This is a sketch in colored pencils.  

I am also participating in Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:

http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/