My Photograph of a Scarab Beetle on a Flower at Huntington Gardens + Sketch of a Big Eye Fairy Angel & Mermaid/ October 3 & 4 Art Sketches Daily...

I took this photograph of a scarab beetle on a flower at Huntington Gardens.  I've seen June bugs before, I've even painted one; but never one supping the nectar of a flower before.  I think the flower is a daisy, but I am not certain.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

I love to paint animals, 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 maiden.  She has sweet pigtails and a slight smile.  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 October. This is from day 3. 

I would like to try to reach a goal of 100 faces sketched on consecutive days, I started this effort on September 1st, 2017...  This is face 33. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has gentle waves to her hair and a classical look...  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 October. This is day 4. 

I would like to try to reach a goal of 100 faces sketched on consecutive days, I started this effort on September 1st, 2017...  This is face 34. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Angel Fairy Big Eye Art Original Painting Work in Progress WIP + Beetle Website Update...

Here is a work in progress view of my 11"x14" original big eye angel fairy painting.  In this wip I think I'm finally done with the clouds!  I've started on her wings, to the right there's a base coat and to the left there's another layer that will be covered with who knows how many layers.  I've just started to assess around where I'd like some of the more prominent feathers.  I thought this was an interesting wip shot since it shows layers that will be almost if not completely covered by the time that I am finished...


I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:
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"Found" Original 5"x7" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Found" is a bit different then most of my pieces, it is of an insect found in a friend's car.  I wish it still had life, that I could have set it free.  Although its life was gone, I still found beauty in it and decided to pay homage to what was once there with a painting.  I thought it looked a bit like an Egyptian scarab beetle, but I don't think that isn't what it actually is.  This piece has a realist surreal feel.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs! 

Every week on Tuesday, I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here to see what I have available this week!