Happy Black History Month! Big Eye Original Garden Guardian Fairy Painting...

 

This big eyed garden guardian and I at lisabellarusso.com would like to wish you a Happy Black History Month.  

Original 16"x20" Garden Guardian Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Coming Soon to...

http://lisarusso.com/fantasyart/fantasy.htm

It's the very tail end of Black History Month, but I'd still like to share this lovely maiden with you.  I painted her for the Diversity and Inclusion: The Influence of African-American Art in Southern California at the Ontario Museum of Art Exhibit.  When I did a little research, I found that it was traditional in Black History to put blue bottles in the garden to protect it.  I decided I wanted to paint one of my garden guardians for the show with a blue orchid as a connection to the protection of the blue bottles.

I haven't added her to my website yet, but when I do I will share the link. 

Original Big Eye Gothic Fairy Waterlily Garden Guardian Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Stella Im Hultberg Hollow Resonance at the Thinkspace Gallery...

"Waterlily Enchantment" Original 16"x20" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Waterlily Enchantment". The original big eye gothic angel fairy garden guardian painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  I've picked up "Orchid Intrigue" from the show she was in at the Ontario Museum of Science and Art, it may be a little bit of a while before she is available online but I am looking forward to sharing her... 

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 is maidens with flowers, you may see them here.

Featured Image "Waterlily Enchantment"

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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Stella Im Hultberg

Hollow Resonance (Project Room) at the Thinkspace Gallery

Closed Show

When I went to "Hollow Resonance" at the Thinkspace Gallery in the Project Room, it was my first time seeing the art of artist Stella Im Hultberg.  The delicacy of her faces and flowers were extremely compelling.  I also loved the richness of her backgrounds.  She is self taught and worked with acrylics on wood for some pieces and mixed media composed of ink, watercolor, acrylic, and colored pencils on paper for this show.  The show is closed, but the gallery may have some pieces available.

Lisa Isabella Russo (me) with "Age of Blossoms" by Stella Im Hultberg

photo by Alex Ledante

"Age of Blossoms" by Stella Im Hultberg

"Age of Blossoms" Close Up by Stella Im Hultberg

“Vanished World” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Vagrant Dreams” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Regretfully Yours” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Once Upon a Blue Spring” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Incomplete Nothingness” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Wandering” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Reminiscence” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Taciturn Heart” by Stella Im Hultberg

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.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Influence of African-American Art in Southern California at the Ontario Museum of Art Show + Original Big Eye Gothic Angel Fairy Iris Garden Guardian Painting...

Diversity and Inclusion: The Influence of African-American Art in Southern California at the Ontario Museum of Art Exhibit

Lisa Isabella Russo with her (my) art

Orchid Intrigue by Lisa Isabella Russo

photo by Alex Ledante

Here are my two framed pieces "Orchid Intrigue" and "Moonrise" from the Diversity and Inclusion: The Influence of African-American Art in Southern California Exhibit at the Ontario Museum of Art as well as some of my favorites from the show.  These are only a small sampling of the art that was there, there were many rooms filled to the brim with some impressive and inspiring art.  The show will run until Sunday February 25th 2018.

Location: 225 S Euclid Ave  

                Ontario, CA 91762

Phone: (909) 395-2510

Hours:  Noon to 4 pm  Thursday through Sunday

http://www.ontarioca.gov/museum

Orchid Intrigue by Lisa Isabella Russo

Moonrise by Lisa Isabella Russo

Lives Matter by Virginia Vilchis

Ballerina by Katherine Taylor

Fruits of Hispaniola by Sarah Stone

Harriet Tubman Glow by Vanessa Cobarrubias

Will Work for Free by Cat Chiu Phillips

Buffalo Soldier by Cynthia Wierschen

Manaka Thoughts by Pache Pace

Queen Califia by Allyson Allen

Generations by Riea Owens

Fight the Power by Alex Ledante

Alex Ledante with his art

Fight the Power by Alex Ledante

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 Thursday.

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"Iris Dream" Original 16"x20" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Iris Dream."  She and "Orchid Intrigue" are part of the same series.  The original big eye gothic angel fairy garden guardian painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  "Orchid Intrigue" and "Moonrise" will join her on my website at some point after I get them back from the museum.


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 is hearts; you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
http://www.create-with-joy.com/

Original Big Eye Gothic Fairy Rose Garden Guardian Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! 'Interlude' Exhibit by Audrey Kawasaki at the Thinkspace Gallery (Closed Show) Part II...

"Rose Immersion" Original 16"x20" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Rose Immersion". The original big eye gothic angel fairy garden guardian painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The original painting has some texture in the background and has a lowbrow surreal feel.

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 is angels, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

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'Interlude' Exhibit by Audrey Kawasaki at the Thinkspace Gallery (Closed Show) Part II

Audrey Kawasaki is one of my favorite artists, her faces and hands are exquisite.  She works predominately in oils on wood.  These pieces are from her solo show 'Interlude' at the Thinkspace Gallery.  There's some very tasteful artistic nudity in some of her pieces, for my post I've chosen to crop those paintings to feature her faces.  The show is closed.  This is Part II, Part I is here.

Me (Lisa Isabella Russo) with Lacuna by Audrey Kawasaki, photo by Alex Ledante (Alex had me pose like the painting...)

Reverie by Audrey Kawasaki

Memento by Audrey Kawasaki

Drawing 03 by Audrey Kawasaki

Drawing 04 by Audrey Kawasaki

Drawing 01 by Audrey Kawasaki

Drawing 02 Close Up by Audrey Kawasaki

Lacuna by Audrey Kawasaki

Vixen Close Up by Audrey Kawasaki

Charmer Close Up by Audrey Kawasaki

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 tomorrow.

Happy New Year Wishes from a Garden Guardian Angel Fairy! December Sketches...

I hope this coming year brings you much joy and beauty.  This garden guardian angel fairy and I send Happy New Year wishes from lisarusso.com.

This painting is the last one I will have completed this year, she actually looks a bit different now that I've varnished her, I'll share the final version of her another day; but I liked this version of her with this gold leafing look to usher in the new year!   

This big eyed beauty is on a 16"x20" canvas in acrylics.  This piece and "Moonrise" have been accepted by the Ontario Museum of History & Art "Diversity and Inclusion:  The Influence of African American Art in Southern California Exhibit."  I've yet to frame them, but they are both complete!

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Here is a sketch of a bearded iris.  These flowers are amongst my favorites...  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 29.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a hibiscus.  I see a lot of these flowers and they are wonderful to behold...  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 30.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  I love hats and I think she does too...  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 day 31.

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Big Eye Orchid Angel Fairy Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketches, December 16 & 17/ Big Eye Goddess & Nasturtium Flower Daily Sketch...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a big eye orchid angel fairy, I've continued to work on her orchid.  I've done some more shading and paint the flower's core, it is now complete.  Next I will proceed to wispies and eye details.  There is some gold leaf in the background and there will be a little gold leaf in her eyes.  She is part of my garden guardian series.  She is titled "Orchid Intrigue."

This big eyed beauty is on a 16"x20" canvas in acrylics.  This piece and "Moonrise" have been accepted by the Ontario Museum of History & Art "Diversity and Inclusion:  The Influence of African American Art in Southern California Exhibit."  They accepted them as works in progress, so I'm a busy bee trying to get them finished hopefully well before the deadline...

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 big eyed maiden.  She seems deep in contemplation...  I think she is most likely a goddess, 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 December. This is from day 16. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a nasturtium.  It is a side view of this 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 from day 17.  

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Big Eye Orchid Angel Fairy Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketches December 10 & 11/ Cat & Orchid Daily Sketch...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a big eye orchid angel fairy, I've continued to work on her orchid.  I still need to do some more shading and paint the flower's core.  After which I will proceed to wispies and eye details.  There is some gold leaf in the background.  She is part of my garden guardian series.  She is titled "Orchid Intrigue."

This big eyed beauty is on a 16"x20" canvas in acrylics.  This piece and "Moonrise" have been accepted by the Ontario Museum of History & Art "Diversity and Inclusion:  The Influence of African American Art in Southern California Exhibit."  They accepted them as works in progress, so I'm a busy bee trying to get them finished hopefully well before the deadline...

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 kitty cat.  I'm intending to paint this one, but it definitely needs a great deal of refining first.  This is for someone very special, I hope I will finish it in time...

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is from day 10.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of part of a group of orchids.  Orchids are such elegant 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 day 11.  

This is a rough sketch. 

WIP Big Eye Orchid Angel Fairy Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketch of a Big Eye Goddess & Fairy/ NOV 30 & DEC 1/ Sketches Daily...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a big eye orchid angel fairy, I've been working on her orchid.  This is just loosely blocked in, I still need to refine the colors, do some shading, and paint the flower's core.  There is some gold leaf in the background.  She is part of my garden guardian series.  She is titled "Orchid Intrigue."

This big eyed beauty is on a 16"x20" canvas in acrylics.  This piece and "Moonrise" have been accepted by the Ontario Museum of History & Art "Diversity and Inclusion:  The Influence of African American Art in Southern California Exhibit."  They accepted them as works in progress, so I'm a busy bee trying to get them finished hopefully well before the deadline...

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 has an aura of strength...  I think she is most likely a goddess, 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 November. This is from day 30. 

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 91. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She looks like she's planning something...  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 day 1. 

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 92. 

This is a rough sketch.