Happy New Year!
In honor of Chinese New Year, I have painted this tiger. We wish you a happy and prosperous lunar year.
Showing posts with label Animals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Animals. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Rough Tiger Sketch Refined a Bit... Chinese Lunar New Year Animal Art
I'm pretty behind this year on my Chinese Lunar New Year Animal for the upcoming year. Here is my rough sketch of the tiger refined a bit. The paws have grown a bit since you have seen him last...
Next comes transferring to the panel and working on the background.
Friday, February 12, 2021
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year! Happy Year of the Ox & Lunar New Year! Original Muskox Musk Painting...
Gung hay fat choy! Happy Lunar New Year! It's the Year of the Ox this zodiac year and this fluffy muskox and I at lisabellarusso.com would like to wish you a wonderful year.
I am not quite done with this painting of a musk ox, it needs a little bit more love, so it isn't available quite yet (I'll do another post when it is). I like to paint the zodiac animal of the year in honor of Chinese New Year. I also love painting animals, so these are always a joy to paint. I haven't come up with a title yet for this cutey, so if you have any ideas, I'd love to hear them.
Original 8"x10" Muskox Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Coming Soon to...
http://lisarusso.com/assortedart/assorted.htm
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Year of the Muskox Chinese New Year Musk Ox WIP Work in Progress Rough Sketch / Art Sketch Daily #dailysketch #draweveryday...
Every year, I try to paint the Zodiac animal of the year for Chinese New Year... February 12th will be the start of year of the ox. Right now I've started with a rough sketch of a muskox. It is a work in progress at this point. I love to paint fluffy fur and this musk ox has plenty of that! I am looking forward to taking this further.
Most of my art is also available on my website at lisabellarusso.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 a selection of some of my Chinese New inspired animal art (I hope to finish this piece by next month and share some additional Zodiac animals on the 1st Tuesday of February) and others; you may see them here.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Original Big Eye Black Gothic Mermaid with Clownfish Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! ART COLLECTOR STARTER KIT VI (Closed Show) at the Corey Helford Gallery...
"Three Friends" Original 11"x14" Painting on Canvas Here
This week my featured painting is "Three Friends," an original big eye painting of a black gothic mermaid with her clownfish friends. She has huge brown eyes and the clown fish seem to be very fond of her. The piece has a surreal lowbrow fantasy feel. I love mermaids so... The original painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!
I am working on my Dia de los Muertos pieces, I'm still in the sketch phase though; so many monarch butterflies and tiny skulls...
Most of my art is also available on my website at lisabellarusso.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 mermaids plus more; you may see them here.
Featured Image "Three Friends"
8"x10" Open Edition print on Sale here
ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 on Sale here
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ART COLLECTOR STARTER KIT VI (Closed Show)
Corey Helford Gallery
Group Show
DECEMBER 14 - JANUARY 18, 2020
The Corey Helford ART COLLECTOR STARTER KIT VI (Closed Show) features art by their artists generally sized at 12"x12" and priced to entice new collectors into taking the plunge. Oh how I wish I could! I went to see HOW DEEP IS THE OCEAN by Jasmine Becket-Griffith and I'd so love to be able purchase her and take her home, but alas no, I could only look at and photograph the art. Which was a privilege in and of itself... Here are some that I very much enjoyed! I will definitely be sharing more from this show as time progresses.
To see more paintings from the show, please visit here.
Lisabella Russo (me) with ABODE by Jon Ching #withtheart
I so love hedgehogs and this one has something in common with my mermaid; clownfish love him!
ABODE by Jon Ching
UNFROZEN HEART by aica
I HATE MYSELF FOR LOVING YOU by Marc Scheff
THAT’S NO MOON by The London Police
STORM WARNING by Josie Morway
PENNY PRAYERS by Matt Dangler
THE NEIGHBOR'S WINDOW by Jang Koal
THE INVASION OF US by Caia Koopman
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Chocolate Brown Labrador Lab Puppy Dog! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Alex Ledante on Youtube...
"Man's Best Friend" 8"x10" Prints and LE ACEO Prints here
This week my featured image is "Man's Best Friend," the original painting has already found its forever home but this canine art is available as art prints and LE ACEO prints! The dog is inspired by a chocalate brown labrador lab dog with great love in its eyes. The art has a painterly realist impressionist feel...
Most of my art is also available on my website at lisabellarusso.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 mermaids, but there are more than just mermaids to see. If you would like to take a look; you may see them here.
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Alex Ledante on Youtube
Alex Ledante is one of my favorite artists. He has started a new endeavor that I am happy to be sharing with you. He is creating videos that showcase the makings of some of his art pieces. Like most things he does, these videos are works of art in and of themselves. Please take a look at his channel here.
I love watching his videos, they are a welcome respite; even though there's just a like button, I hope you'll love them too and hit the like and subscribe buttons as well!
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Original Sanguine Rat Rodent Painting! Happy Lunar Chinese New Year Zodiac Art Prints & ACEO Prints! ART COLLECTOR STARTER KIT VI (Closed Show) Corey Helford Gallery...
"Sanguine Rat" Original 5"x7" Painting on Panel here
Edit: The original has sold, open edition prints & LE ACEO prints are still available.
This week my featured painting is "Sanguine Rat," an original rat set against sakura cherry blossoms painting. I painted it in honor of Chinese New Year... Year of the rat is soon to start! This original rodent painting is available as are art prints and LE ACEO prints! The art has a painterly realist impressionist feel...
Most of my art is also available on my website at lisabellarusso.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 Chinese Zodiac animals, I have delayed my usual launch until recently as I just completed the painting of the rat this week. If you would like to take a look; you may see them here.
Featured Image "Sanguine Rat"
5"x7" Open Edition print on Sale here
ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 on Sale here
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ART COLLECTOR STARTER KIT VI (Closed Show)
Corey Helford Gallery
Group Show
DECEMBER 14 - JANUARY 18, 2020
The Corey Helford ART COLLECTOR STARTER KIT VI (Closed Show) features art by their artists generally sized at 12"x12" and priced to entice new collectors into taking the plunge. Oh how I wish I could! I went to see HOW DEEP IS THE OCEAN by Jasmine Becket-Griffith and I'd so love to be able purchase her and take her home, but alas no, I could only look at and photograph the art. Which was a privilege in and of itself... There were a number of rodent inspired pieces and I've decided to open with sharing them as it felt fitting as this year is year of the rat! I will definitely be sharing more from this show as time progresses.
Lisabella Russo (me) with HERA´S RAT 1 by Hera of Herakut #withtheart
HERA´S RAT 1 by Hera of Herakut
HERA´S RAT 2 by Hera of Herakut
LIGHT WHERE YOU NEED IT (MOUSE) by Sean O'Meallie
"FAMILIAR by Sarah Dolby
Saturday, January 18, 2020
WIP Year of the Rat Art Original Painting Work in Progress / AUSTRALIA WILDFIRES FUNDRAISER! - Camilla d’Errico - Koala Postcard Set - Signed...
In this original wip work in progress acrylic painting of a rat, I have finished the background, I went with a loose impressionistic style of some cherry blossoms. Next I will be the underpainting and then the foreground and final details. The panel that I'm painting on is 5"x7" and I'm hoping to release this on Tuesday but I have a lot of painting to do! I'm painting Rattie (this is just a working title, I'm hoping to come up with something better, but if not, well...) in honor of the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Rat.
This is a work in progress, but I also post finished pieces here as well if you'd like to come to visit! You also may see some of my finished paintings at lisabellarusso.com if you'd like.
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AUSTRALIA WILDFIRES FUNDRAISER! - Camilla d’Errico - Koala Postcard Set - Signed
This auction is by welcometo_ourden on ebay, it is to benefit the WIRES Australian Wildlife Rescue @wireswildliferescue. I love animals and my heart broke seeing the devastation there. This seems like a beautiful way to help. I have bought from this seller and they are fantastic.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Original Happy Little Piglet Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Celebrating the New Lunar Year of the Earth Pig/Boar Exhibition (Closed Show)...
"Fortune Smiles" Original 5"x7" Painting on Panel here
This week my featured painting is "Fortune Smiles," an original piglet painting. I painted it in honor of Chinese New Year... Year of the pig is winding to an end and I realized I had yet to add my happy piglet to my website! This original boar painting is available as are art prints and LE ACEO prints! The art has a painterly realist impressionist feel...
Most of my art is also available on my website at lisabellarusso.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 will be Chinese Zodiac animals, however I am still working on my rat painting, so I have delayed my usual launch until after the completion of the painting. There are still some of my favorites listed, mermaids, and winter and Christmas themed art if you would like to take a look; you may see them here.
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Celebrating the New Lunar Year of the Earth Pig/Boar Exhibition (Closed Show)
The Realm/Ministry of Culture Art Salon Chinatown
February 2nd through March 17th 2019
Upon reflection, I also realized that I had yet to share my pictures from the show "Celebrating the New Lunar Year of the Earth Pig/Boar" I participated in! Since year of the pig is fast changing to year of the rat, I decided to remedy that situation! I think last year I managed an earlier start to my Chinese Zodiac inspired painting than I have to my rat. Although I greatly enjoyed the exhibit and the art at The Realm/Ministry of Culture Art Salon Chinatown's exhibition, I think I'm a bit too far behind to see if they're having a show this year, but I hope that you will enjoy these boars from some of the artists who participated last year as well as my happy little piglet.
Artist Lisabella Russo (me :)) with my painting Fortune Smiles to left and Year of the Boar by Niki Solina to right #withtheart
Fortune Smiles by Lisabella Russo
Fortune of Pigs by Martha Fernandez
Boaring Chores by Edmund Arevalo
Year of the Pig by Jose Angel Hernandez
Taking on the Year of the Pig by Eileen Hsu
I Am Not Your Profit by Dina Farris Appel
Year of the Boar by Sandra Low
II Cinghiale Italiano by Debbi Green
Year of the Wild Pig by Yuri Shimojo
Fashionista by Terri Berman
Fragile by Chris MacDonald
Friday, December 20, 2019
Happy Winter Solstice! Big Eye Blue Snowflake Angel Original Painting & Rough Sketches of Rats...
Happy Winter Solstice wishes from me and from this angel at lisabellarusso.com...
"Winter Belle" Original 8"x10" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints, & Limited Edition LE Giclee ACEO Prints are available on my website Here
"Winter Belle" Original 8"x10" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints, & Limited Edition LE Giclee ACEO Prints are available on my website Here:
http://www.lisarusso.com/fantasyart/winterbelle.htm
I live in a land without snow, but when I think of winter, I think of snowflakes. This angel's eyes are gently closed as she ushers in the new season. I hope you have a wonderful first day of winter and that the season is a beautiful one for you.
I'm a little early in posting this as the first day of winter also falls on my birthday so I'll be away from the computer more than usual on the 21st, but I did want to wish you a joyeux day.
Most of my art is also available on my website at lisabellarusso.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 wintry Christmas; you may see them here.
Featured Image "Winter Belle"
8"x10" Open Edition print on Sale here
ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 on Sale here
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Year of the Rat Sketches
Rats!
Yes, really, rats... I don't often sketch rats, in fact this is my first time doing so. However every year I like to do a Chinese New Year piece inspired by the animal of the year. Although I knew in advance which rat I wanted to focus on, I decided to sketch a number of them to get the feel for them. These are rough sketches. The one I will be developing further is the last one. The paws and feet need a bit more work before I move forward.
Rough Sketch, Rat 1
Rough Sketch, Rat 2
Rough Sketch, Rat 3
Rough Sketch, Rat 4 The Chosen Rat
Friday, December 13, 2019
Original Winter Bunny Rabbit Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! WIP Chocolate Labrador Lab Puppy Dog Work in Progress...
"Snowy Bunny" Original 8"x10" Painting on Canvas here
This week my featured painting is "Snowy Bunny," an original white winter hare painting. I love bunnies and rabbits so much! This is one of my favorite paintings, it is perfect for a white Christmas even if you never see snow or actually anytime of year... This original rabbit painting is available on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints! The art has a painterly realist impressionist feel...
Most of my art is also available on my website at lisabellarusso.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 winter and Christmas, you may see them here.
Featured Image "Snowy Bunny"
8"x10" Open Edition print on Sale here
ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 on Sale here
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WIP Chocolate Labrador Lab Puppy Dog Art Original Painting Work in Progress...
In this original wip work in progress acrylic painting of a chocolate labrador, I have finished the underpainting of the dog. In the bottom portion, I have started to work up the final colors a bit. The panel that I'm painting on is 8"x10" although the original is spoken for. I will release prints at some point in the future.
This is a work in progress, but I also post finished pieces here as well if you'd like to come to visit! You also may see some of my finished paintings at lisabellarusso.com if you'd like.
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Happy Easter Wishes and Hopes for a Beautiful Day...
Happy Easter Wishes from this big eyed lamb and from me at lisabellarusso.com if you celebrate Easter; regardless I hope you have a beautiful day today...
"Found Lamb" Original Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints, & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
You Are Invited To The Exhibition Celebrating the New Lunar Year of the Earth Pig/Boar at The Realm/Ministry of Culture Art Salon Chinatown
My little pig painting "Fortune Smiles" has been accepted in the Realm/Ministry of Culture Zodiac: Year of the Boar Exhibit at the Art Salon Chinatown.
The opening reception is Saturday February 2nd, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Alex and I will be there at some point, but I'm not sure exactly when, please contact us if you'd like to coordinate. As you enter, it is the building pictured on the right hand side.
The exhibit runs Saturday February 2nd through Sunday March 17th 2019.
Happy New Year of The Pig!
"Art Salon Chinatown is pleased to invite you to an exhibition celebrating the New Lunar Year of the Earth Pig/Boar. Over 20 artists have created celebratory interpretations of the Boar or Pig in various mediums. Join us as we welcome the start of this year, filled with the promise of harmony, success, peace, and prosperity!"
Opening Reception: Saturday February 2, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, February 2 through Sunday, March 17, 2019
moc (@) theministryofculture.com
Realm is located in Los Angeles Chinatown’s historic Central Plaza
425 Gin Ling Way, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open Wednesday through Monday 12-6:00 PM, Closed Tuesday
Edit 2/2/19: Due to car troubles, I'm going to postpone my visit to the show until a later date. I will try to take photos to share when I am able to go.
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WIP Work in Progress View of "Fortune Smiles"
In this original wip work in progress acrylic painting of a piglet, I have finished the underpainting. This is not the completed version, but one of the steps along the way, the original completed painting is available at the Realm/Ministry of Culture Zodiac: Year of the Boar Exhibit at the Art Salon Chinatown until March 17th... The panel that I'm painted on is 7"x5" and I intend to release the prints and an image of the framed original next week. Please contact me if you'd like a preview of the finished piece, my little piggy gets more pink and nuanced in the pig's state of completion.
This is a work in progress, but I also post finished pieces here as well 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 a little early, but I'm going to try to join in this week with Paint Party Friday. To see more participants, please visit:
I've still been sketching daily, but I haven't had the opportunity yet to have a scanning party, so I'll try to share them when I next post...
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
WIP Piglet Pig Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketches of Big Eye Fantasy Maidens, Flowers, & Lovebirds / January 10-23 / Art Sketch Daily...
In this original wip work in progress acrylic painting of a piglet, I have laid in the background. I am painting this pig in honor of Chinese New Year, this year it is Year of the Boar... The panel that I'm painting on is 7"x5"
This is a work in progress, but I also post finished pieces here as well 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 a little early, but I'm going to try to join in this week with Paint Party Friday. To see more participants, please visit:
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January 10-23 Sketches
I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in January. 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 10: Here is a sketch of an orchid. There are so many lovely variations of this flower...
Day 11: Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden. I think she has seen much of the world... I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a mermaid or a goddess.
Day 12: Here is a sketch of a geranium. They are so vibrant and lovely...
Day 13: Here is a sketch of an anthurium. They are a joy to sketch...
Day 14: Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden. She has a moodiness to her demeanor... 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 calla lily. There is a purity and grace to these flowers...
Day 16: Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden. She has an expression of wonder. I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel or a mermaid.
Day 17: Here is a sketch of a tulip. I love tulips...
Day 18: Here is a sketch of gloxinia flower. I'm not sure if I've seen one of these in person...
Day 19: Here is a sketch of a hibiscus. I love the flower's joyful quality...
Day 20: Here is a sketch of a daisy. Daisies are such sweet flowers...
Day 21: Here is a sketch of a lovebird. This is lovebird one of three potential lovebirds that I will decide amongst to paint. Here I am exploring standard proportions, but I may redraw them to explore a more chibi look.
Day 22: Here is a sketch of a lovebird. This is lovebird one of three potential lovebirds that I will decide amongst to paint. Here I am exploring standard proportions, but I may redraw them to explore a more chibi look.
Day 23: Here is a sketch of a lovebird. This is lovebird one of three potential lovebirds that I will decide amongst to paint. Here I am exploring standard proportions, but I may redraw them to explore a more chibi look.
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