Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Art Exhibition Cempasuchil Opening Saturday!

 

Alex and I have art in the Cempasuchil : Instruments of the Wind Exhibit at the Ontario Museum of art opening this Saturday from noon to three.  

This Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead  show runs from October 6th to November 27th.  Unfortunately we won't be able to make it to the opening, but if we do get to see the show I'll try to share some pictures from it.

Ontario Museum of History & Art

225 S Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA 91762

Gallery hours are Thursday, noon to 8 PM, and Friday through Sunday, noon to 4 PM.

For more information, please call (909)395-2510 or visit OntarioMuseum.org  to plan your upcoming visit.

Feliz Dia de los Muertos / Happy Day of the Dead! Mujeres Valientes Exhibit at the Ontario Museum of History & Art

 Feliz Dia de los Muertos / Happy Day  of the Dead! Mujeres Valientes Exhibit at the Ontario Museum of History & Art

Alex Ledante and I had the honor of exhibiting and attending this show.  Here are some of the pieces that most caught my eye, including ours!

Exhibit Closes November 7th 2021

225 S. Euclid Ave.

Ontario, CA. 91762

909-395-2504

ontariomuseum.org

Gallery Hours 12pm-4pm Thursday through Sunday

"Xochitl Study" by Lisabella Russo #withtheart #lisabellarusso

"Xochitl Study" by Lisabella Russo #lisabellarusso

"Mi 30-30 Canana y Mi Amor" by Saul Aguilera

"Gain of Thrones" by Christopher Wesley

"Madonna and Child" by Georgina Flores

"Fearless Woman of the Revolution" by Monica Thaller

"Madre de Dios" by Kathleen Reeves

"Who Rules This Roost" by Monica Thaller

"Be Free, My Heart" by Jessica Cruz

"Adelita" by Mario Gutierrez

"Woman of the Heart" by Monica Thaller

"Siete Huitzilopochitl" by Arhyen Ibanez

"Venganza" by Alex Ledante #withtheart #alexledante

"Perdón" by Alex Ledante #alexledante 

Just Me #LisabellaRusso

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:

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

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...

Original Big Eye Gothic Snow White Fairytale Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Jasmine Becket-Griffith Exhibit at the Corey Helford Gallery II...

"Sneewittchen" Original 8"x10" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Sneewittchen."  She is inspired by the Grimms' fairy tale Snow White.  "Sneewittchen" translates to Snow White from German as written back when it was published.  Her dark hair is adorned with water lilies, her skin is ever so pale, and her lips a brilliant red.  The art has a lowbrow surreal feel.  The original big eye gothic fairytale 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 maidens with big blue eyes, you may see them here.

Featured Image "Sneewittchen"

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/

Edit:  I'm not going to have a chance this week to do a separate post for Paint Party Friday, but this is my most recently completed fantasy painting.  To see more participants, please visit:

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

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Jasmine Becket-Griffith Magical Thinking Exhibit Part II

Jasmine Becket-Griffith

Magical Thinking Part II (CLOSED Show)

Corey Helford Gallery

Most of the pieces are sold, but please send inquiries for available work to sherri@coreyhelfordgallery.com.

Magical Thinking is Jasmine Becket-Griffith's solo show at the Corey Helford Gallery.  She is one of my favorite artists.  Her surrealist big eyed beauties are a source of inspiration to me.  I feel very fortunate when I get to see some of her works in person.  She did a number of small studies, some of which correspond to larger pieces, that I found very compelling.   These are some of the pieces that had floral components.  Her flowers are every bit as beautiful as her big eye maidens.

This is Part II of IV of the photos that I'm sharing from this show.  I'll link them together here as I go.  Part I is here.

Here are some links for Jasmine Becket-Griffith

https://www.facebook.com/strangeling/

https://www.patreon.com/jasminebecketgriffith/posts

http://www.strangeling.com/

MINI STUDY OF A MERMAID WITH ROSES by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

MERMAID WITH ROSES by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

Framed in 61" x 28" tall Rococo style "Trumeau" frame with dressing mirror

MERMAID WITH ROSES Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

Framed in 61" x 28" tall Rococo style "Trumeau" frame with dressing mirror

MINI STUDY OF A BOUQUET by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS IV: TULIPS by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

MINI STUDY OF BLACK ROSES by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS VI: BLACK ROSES by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS VI: BLACK ROSES Close Up  by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

NAUTILUS BOUQUET by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS V: TIGER LILY by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS V: TIGER LILY Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

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 the next time that I post.

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.

Original Big Eye Gothic Fairy Angel Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Jasmine Becket-Griffith Exhibit at the Corey Helford Gallery...

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 making some adjustments in pricing and content on my website, so now is an excellent time to take a look...

"Pandora" Original 8"x10" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Pandora."  She has a great sadness and yet has hope.  The art has a lowbrow surreal feel.  The original big eye gothic fairy angel 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.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

http://www.create-with-joy.com/

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Jasmine Becket-Griffith

Magical Thinking Part I

Corey Helford Gallery

Edit (CLOSED Show)

This show is open until September 1st 2018.  Most of the pieces are sold, but please send inquiries for available work to sherri@coreyhelfordgallery.com.

Magical Thinking is Jasmine Becket-Griffith's solo show at the Corey Helford Gallery.  She is one of my favorite artists.  Her surrealist big eyed beauties are a source of inspiration to me.  I feel very fortunate when I get to see some of her works in person.  

One of her themes for this show was Blue Willow Porcelain, they are the ones I am sharing in this grouping.  I love the sculpture she designed!  She did a number of small studies, some of which correspond to larger pieces, that I found very compelling.  One of my favorite pieces from the show is "Blue Willow Skull;" it's the last one I shared in this group.

This is Part I of the photos that I'm sharing from this show.  I'm not sure how many parts there will be as I'm still going through the images, but I'll link them together here as I go.

Edit:  This is Part I of IV.  Part II is here.

Here are some links for Jasmine Becket-Griffith

https://www.facebook.com/strangeling/

https://www.patreon.com/jasminebecketgriffith/posts

http://www.strangeling.com/

PORCELINA SCULPTURE Front by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

One of a kind, paint, composite foam, plaster, polyurethane & mixed media, 54" x 72"

PORCELINA SCULPTURE Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

One of a kind, paint, composite foam, plaster, polyurethane & mixed media, 54" x 72"

PORCELINA SCULPTURE Back by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

One of a kind, paint, composite foam, plaster, polyurethane & mixed media, 54" x 72"

MINI STUDY OF PORCELINA MERMAID by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

PORCELINA by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

PORCELINA Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

MINI STUDY OF A BLUE WILLOW DRAGONLING by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

MINI STUDY OF BLUE WILLOW DRAGONLINGS by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW DRAGONLINGS by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW DRAGONLINGS Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW FAIRY by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW FAIRY Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

MINI STUDY OF A BLUE WILLOW SKULL by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW SKULL by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW SKULL Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

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.