Painting Touch Ups + Sketch of a Fairy Angel, Daffodil Flowers, & Big Eye Goddess / May 30-June 1 / Art Sketches Daily...

Every so often, I try to get organized.  As I was sorting my paintings, I came across five that needed touch ups.  These four are the ones I worked on this week.  They're now retouched and I will be changing how I store my paintings.  I had them stacked upon each other and some sections of the paint stuck.  Due to a wonderful gift of a bookshelf, I now have them upright with parchment paper between them.  Touch ups can be challenging, but I'm pleased to say these ones went well and these are back to being available.

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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May 30-June 1 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has some ringlets cascading down...  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 May. This is from day 30. 

This is a rough sketch.  

Here is a sketch of a cluster of daffodil flowers.  They have such a sweetness to them...  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 May.  This is from day 31.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a quality of mystery.  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 June. This is day 1.

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of a Pink Saucer Magnolia Flowers at Huntington Gardens + Sketches of Little Red Riding Hood, Big Eye Mermaid, & Flowers/ February 24-28 / Art Sketch Daily...

I took this photograph of this pink saucer magnolia at Huntington Gardens during my most recent visit.  There was a tree with many blooms close to the ground, I was able to photograph from above.  Solo or with one of my maidens, this flower is very tempting for me to paint.  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 maiden.  She is inspired by the fairytale little red riding hood.  She is the first of three variations that I will sketch.  When I have completed them, I will decide which one I like the best and move forward towards refining the sketch to paint.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in February. This is from day 24. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of some daffodil flowers.  They have such a sweet allure...  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 February.  This is from day 25.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is gently swimming with her hair flowing in the water...  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 February. This is from day 26. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is inspired by the fairytale little red riding hood.  She is the second of three variations that I will sketch.  When I have completed them, I will decide which one I like the best and move forward towards refining the sketch to paint.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in February. This is from day 27. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a summer bouquet.  I was so wrapt in the details, that I neglected to give one a stem, easily remedied enough though...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in February.  This is day 28.  

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Kitty Cat Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketch of Daffodil Flowers & Big Eye Angel Fairy/ January 10 & 11 / Art Sketches Daily...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a cat I've been working on her fur.  I'm a couple of layers in.  She's a black kitty, but I feel her brown underpainting gives her more of a richness...  I'm going to finesse her details and her eyes next, but I'm not quite sure the order.  She'll also need some wiskers.  The panel that I'm painting on is 8"x10"

I usually work on more than one painting at a time, and I do have some others in the works, but this one has a deadline fast approaching...

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 a little early, but I'm going to try to join 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 daffodils.  Two of these sweet flowers are nestled together...  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 January.  This is from day 10.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a look of mild trepidation...  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 day 11. 

This is a rough sketch. 

WIP Big Eye Self Portrait Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketches, December 13, 14, & 15/ Big Eye Fairy, Daffodil, & Angel Daily Sketch...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of an idealized big eye version of myself, I've glazed some darks over the underpainting and worked in some subtle hightlights.  I intend to revisit shading in the face now that I've established the hair.  I've also enlarged the irises so I also have more work to do there.  I think this is the mermaid version of me...  I'm saving the highlights in the eyes until last.

This idealized big eyed self portrait is on a 16"x20" 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.

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 seems like she may be basking in the moonlight...  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 December. This is from day 13. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a daffodil.  I love the sweet nature of these flowers...  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 from day 14.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She seems to have a sweet curiousity...  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 December. This day 15.

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Big Eye Goddess Betta Fish Art Original Painting Work in Progress + August Sketches, Sketch 3 & 4, Daffodil & Calla Lily Flower...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a big eye goddess and a betta fish I've been working on his fins, I'm pleased with them at this point and will move on to his body soon...  I think I am going to save the highlights in her eyes until last again.  The panel that I'm painting on is 4"x4"...  

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 daffodil flower.  They seem like such a friendly flower to me...  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 August.  This is from day 3.

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a calla lily flower.  Calla lilies have such elegant lines...  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 August.  This is day 4.  

This is a rough sketch.  

Art Sketch of Some Spring Flowers, Potential Background for Lamb Painting, May 1 Daily Sketch...

Here is a sketch of some spring flowers.  The delicate daffodils and pansies may be the background / foreground for my lamb painting or I may go with something simpler.  I haven't made a decision yet.


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in May.  This is day 1.

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

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

http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

My Photograph of Daffodil Flowers at Descanso Gardens + April Sketches Art, Day 13, Angel Fairy...

I took this photograph of these daffodils at Descanso Gardens a past year, although the last time I visited there were a number of these beautiful narcissus blooming.  I'm not sure how long these flowers bloom though, I love the soft variations in color, these are a soft white accented with a gentle peach.  I don't think I've ever painted one, I think I'd like to add them to my painting wish list.  It's quite a long list, so for now, some of my archived beauties...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

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

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She seems to be giving a wary over the shoulder glance...  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 April.  This is day 13.  

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of Two Yellow Daffodils at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of a two yellow daffodils at Descanso Gardens a while back.  I love how they are nestled together...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

I will be attending and showing some of my Greek goddess art on Saturday, January 17 in Ontario California.  I'd love to see you there if you'll be in the area.  The show information is here! 

A Photograph of Some Spring Daffodil Flowers at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of some daffodils at Descanso Gardens.  They were in front towards the entrance, although there are now other plants growing there.  Spring comes and goes so quickly in Southern California!  There are still many beautiful flowers to see there now though.