WIP Work in Progress Sugar Skull with Monarch Butterfly for DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: JOURNEY OF THE BUTTERFLIES Day of the Dead Show at the Ontario Museum of Art

 

In this original wip work in progress acrylic painting of a sugar skull with a monarch butterfly.  I have finished the background and the skull.  I have yet to complete the butterfly, although I have started.  The panel that I'm painting on is 5"x7" and my intention was for it to be a study for the larger piece I did for the show.  However, I didn't quite make it to all of the skull details on the larger piece, I will probably add them in at a later time.  

This is a work in progress, but I also post finished pieces here as well if you'd like to come to visit!  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 Halloween and Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead art plus some more; you may see them here.

WIP Work in Progress Calavera Big Eye Maiden with Skulls & Monarch Butterflies for DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: JOURNEY OF THE BUTTERFLIES Day of the Dead Show at the Ontario Museum of Art

 

In this original wip work in progress acrylic painting of a big eyed calavera maiden with a crown of skull and monarch butterflies I have finished her background and most of her.  I have yet to complete the skulls, the butterflies, or the highlights in her eyes.  The panel that I'm painting on is 16"x20"  

This is a work in progress, but I also post finished pieces here as well if you'd like to come to visit!  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 Halloween and Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead art plus some more; you may see them here.

Rough Sketches of Monarch Butterflies Butterfly for Big Eye Dia de los Muertos Day of the Dead Maiden/ Art Sketches Daily #dailysketch #draweveryday...

 

This is one page of three pages of rough sketches that I did of monarch butterflies.  The theme this year for the Ontario Museum of Art show is Journey of the Butterflies.  I may have gone a little overboard with the butterfly sketches, but I really love butterflies... 

It has been a while since you've heard from me as I have been almost entirely focused on meeting the deadline for the show.  There will be two paintings, one maiden will have a crown of skulls with monarch butterflies hovering around the skulls and a smaller piece with just a skull and a butterfly.  I look forward to sharing with you some of my progress pictures of the pieces as well as the pieces submitted to the show when it opens.  Due to COVID, it will be an online show.  Alex Ledante also has some splendid pieces in the show and I look forward to you seeing them as well.  

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 zodiac animals art plus more; you may see them here.

Sketch of a Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly, March 4, Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly on a flower.  Butterflies are so beautiful to me; they are here but briefly and to catch a glimpse of one lights up my day...  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 March.  This is day 4.

This is a rough sketch.  You may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.

My Photograph of a Painted Lady Butterfly on White Lilac Flowers at Descanso Gardens + March Sketches Art, Day 1 Sketch, Angel Fairy...

I took this photograph of this Painted Lady butterfly on white lilac flowers at Descanso Gardens a while back.  When they are in bloom, the fragrance of these flowers attracts many butterflies...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo! 

I love to paint flowers and 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 gothic maiden.  She has a feeling of strength and her eyes are accented.  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 March.  This is day 1.  

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Big Eye Latina Angel Fairy Art Original Painting Work in Progress + December Sketches, Sketch 26, Butterfly...

In this original work in progress WIP big eye maiden painting I've been working on her warm Latina skin tone.  Next I will work on this angel fairy's blouse and her features.  She has bangs that will fall across most of her forehead, so I've just blocked that in loosely...

This big eyed beauty is on an 8"x10" canvas in acrylics.  

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 butterfly.  It has paused to sup on a flower...  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 December.  This is day 26.

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Big Eye Gothic Maiden Art Original Painting Work in Progress + November Sketches, Sketch 30, Butterfly...

In this original work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I'm still working on the background.  I liked the lighter purple but it was too light for what I have in mind, this purple is perhaps a smidge too dark, it's a lot closer to what I want though.  I haven't decided yet if I'm going to try for a smidge lighter or not though.  Sometimes it takes me a while to reach my objectives or decide to try something different from my original intentions.  There won't be much of the background showing in the framed version at all since it will have an oval frame, but I still want it to look right for potential prints.  I found a way to make the line art a little darker so that it's easier to see where I'm going with her...

This big eyed gothic beauty is on an 8"x10" panel in acrylics and has a lovely oval frame waiting for her.  

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 butterfly.  He is ready to dine on flower nectar.  Butterflies have such elegance in their wings.  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 November.  This is day 30.

This is a rough sketch.

Colored Pencil Sketch of a Butterfly, November 17, Art Sketches Daily

Here is a sketch of a butterfly in flight.  There are so many beautiful butterflies!  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 17.  

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 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.

WIP Gothic Big Eye Wednesday Addams Art Original Painting Work in Progress + October Sketches, Sketch 10, Butterfly...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I've started on her skin tones.  I still have many layers to go before her face is done, but this is where she is right now.  I also need to paint her features and finish her blouse and then it's hair, but I will be working on her face for quite a while before then...

This big eyed gothic beauty is inspired by Wednesday Addams of the Addams Family and she is set in a cemetery.  This is an 11"x14" painting on gallery wrapped canvas.  

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 www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

Here is a sketch of a butterfly.  It is happily engulfed in a flower.  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 October.  This is day 10.   

This is a rough sketch.  

My Photograph of a Monarch Butterfly at Huntington Gardens + October Sketches Art, Day 5 Sketch, Big Eye Fairy...

I took this photograph of this monarch butterfly at Huntington Gardens.  I'm not sure what type of flower this is, but butterflies love them.  It is such a joy to see such beauty.  I am not primarily a photographer, but every once in a while I capture a butterfly in my lens.  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.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a soft glance and hair that caresses her face...  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 October.  This is day 5.  

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of a Monarch Butterfly at Descanso Gardens + September Sketches Art, Day 28 Sketch, Big Eye Fairy...

I took this photograph of this monarch butterfly at Descanso Gardens.  It had landed on a beautiful flower, I'm not certain what type of flower it is.  I love to see butterflies and flowers together in the gardens!  We've planted milkweed in our yard because monarchs love them.  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.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a sweet little mischevious smile and atop her head is a hat...  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 September.  This is day 28.   She is also face 28 for the 29 faces challenge in September.

This is a rough sketch.

Original Monarch Butterfly Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! September Sketches...

"Mariposa" Original 5"x7" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Mariposa".  I love butterflies and monarch butterflies are amongst my favorites.  Mariposa is Spanish for butterfly and to some they have the significance of ancestors returning.  The original butterfly painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  

On the 1st Tuesday of the month I am listing some prints at a sale rate for 30 days  The theme this month is blue maidens...  Some of my fantasy art pieces are available as open edition giclee art and LE ACEO prints here.

Most of my art is also available on my website at www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to put some art on ebay at a lower promotional rate for the duration of the auctions... I have been updating my website. It's an ongoing project, but there is now an excellent selection of art available!

I will try to make this image available as a sale print with next week's 1st Tuesday of the month's prints...

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a lanquid quality and diamonds under one eye...  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 September.  This is from day 26.   She is also face 26 for the 29 faces challenge in September. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a little hat with a veil cascading over her curly hair...  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 September.  This is day 27.   She is also face 27 for the 29 faces challenge in September. 

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Angel Fairy Art Original Painting Work in Progress + August Sketches, Sketch 5, Butterflies...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye maiden painting I've worked on her attire and features.  Her hair is coming next.  I'm always excited to paint hair, it's one of my favorite parts of the painting.  This angel fairy is a little 4"x4" acrylic painting. 

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 www.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/

Here is a sketch of two butterflies on flowers.  Their wings are very close together as each butterfly partakes of the flowers' nectar.  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 August.  This is day 5.  

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Gothic Fairy Angel Big Eye Art Original Painting Work in Progress + April Sketches, Sketch 23, Butterfly...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I've painted her eyes...  Next I'll be moving on to her skin tone in her neck and shoulders and then her face.  I don't always know the title in advance, but she will be titled "Pandora," as I see in her sadness mixed with hope.  She is likely a fairy angel.  This is an 8"x10" painting on gallery wrapped canvas.  

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 www.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/

Here is a sketch of a butterfly happy ensconced in a flower's core.  I'm so happy when I see butterflies, they're so delicate and beautiful and sometimes they take my breath away.  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 April.  This is day 29.   

This is a rough sketch.

Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Big Eye Art Original Painting Work in Progress WIP + March Sketches, Sketch 18, Butterfly...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos fantasy painting, I've started to work on her makeup.  I still have a lot of makeup to go...  My hands were a little too unsteady yesterday to make much progress, but hopefully today will be a better day!  This is an 8"x10" painting on panel.

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 www.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/

Here is a sketch of a butterfly on some small flowers.  I love butterflies.  When I see them I am entranced by their delicate beauty.  Mainly I sketch them as practice for fairy wings, but they are wonderous creatures!


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is day 18.  

This is a rough sketch.

Art Sketch of a Butterfly + Gothic Latina Fairy Angel Original Painting Website Update...

Here is a sketch of a butterfly.  I believe this yellow and black beauty is a Swallowtail, but I'm not sure.  It has paused to drink the nectar of a flower.  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 March.  This is sketch 3.   

This is a rough sketch.  

New Art on my website in the fantasy art section here!

"Estrella" Original 6"x6.5" Framed Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Estrella" is my newest addition to my website.  The original acrylic painting on acid free vellum paper is framed.  This big eye Gothic Latina fairy angel has purple streaks running through her hair and big brown eyes.  The art has a surreal fantasy lowbrow feel.


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!

My Photograph of a Yellow and Black Butterfly on a Pink Flower at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of a yellow and black butterfly on a pink flower at Descanso Gardens a while back.  Butterflies move so quickly most of the time, I often only get to appreciate their beauty in the moment.  I was actually able to get a few shots of this beauty, this is one of my favorites of them.  I'm not sure the name of flower, but I believe the butterfly may be a Western Tiger Swallowtail.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

Art Sketches of Monarch Butterfly Butterflies...

Here are some of my sketches of monarch butterflies.  I'm planning on incorporating some into a Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead painting that I am in the drawing stages of.  The monarch butterly has some interesting symbolism in Mexico, their migration symbolizes the return of loved ones.  I thought they would be very fitting in DOTD art.  I doubt I'll finish it in time for that holiday this year, but it's a project I feel like working on right now, so I'm going with that feeling...

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

http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

My Photograph of a Painted Lady Butterfly on a Lilac at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of a Painted Lady butterfly at Descanso Gardens.  Here is she is on a white lilac flower in their lilac garden, I love Painted Lady butterflies!  I'm not sure if the lilacs are currently in bloom, but when they are, they are incredible.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

My Photograph of a Painted Lady Butterfly at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of a butterfly flitting from purple flower to purple flower at Descanso Gardens.  I'm not certain, but I believe it is a Painted Lady butterfly... The Painted Lady Vanessa cardui butterfly is one of my favorites.  I'm not sure what the lilac flowers it is feasting on are called, but it definitely loved them.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!