Happy Valentine's Day! Art Sketch of a Big Eye Angel Fairy, February 14 Daily Sketches...

I hope you have a beautiful day today.  I think we should honor those we love every day, but I love the idea of having a special day for it as well.  I painted this at a time I felt a little lost, but still with hope.  There is love in our lives and hope as well.  Happy Valentine's Day wishes...

"Heart on the Horizon" Original Painting Not For Sale, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has arranged her hair as hearts...  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 February. This is day 14. 

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

Original Valentine's Heart Paintings + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Pip & Pop at the Corey Helford Gallery...

"Amidst the Sky" Original 5"x5" Painting here

"Dark Matters of the Heart" Original 5"x5" Painting here

"Heart of Darkness" Original 5"x5" Painting here

"Pink on Pink" Original 5"x5" Painting here

This week I am featuring four original heart paintings. I love Valentine's Day, while I think we should celebrate the love we share for others all year long, I do think it's wonderful that we have a special day to honor those we love in our life... These heart paintings look great together or apart. The originals all have elements of texture.  The art has a lowbrow contemporary pop abstract feel.

In honor of Valentine's day, I will offer the originals with free shipping if you purchase one of these original hearts by February 14th 2018.  Just message me with the title of the heart you want for you or a loved one and I'll send you a paypal invoice with the adjusted rate or I'll refund you the cost of shipping after purchase...

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.

A fun feature with these hearts is that there are some variations between the originals and the prints, please click to see them amongst my monthly auctions or at the links to my website above if you'd like to see the variations plus a couple more heart options...

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

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Pip & Pop "Here Comes Sunshine" Installation at the Corey Helford Gallery

Open until Februrary 17, 2018

Part I

I found this art installation absolutely adorable.  "Here Comes Sunshine" is the debut U.S. Installation of artist Pip & Pop.  I was at the Corey Helford Gallery to see another show, but found the installation as well as the available pieces of "The Rainbow Gang" utterly charming.  They also had a video of Australian artist Tanya Schultz discussing and creating some of her fascinating works.  With sugar and assorted materials, she aims to create an earthly utopia.

This is part I of II of the Pip & Pop art focused on the "Here Comes Sunshine" Installation.  

Edit, Pip & Pop "The Rainbow Gang" part II is here.

In Progress View of "Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

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 Valentine's Heart Paintings + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! February Sketches...

"Amidst the Sky" Original 5"x5" Painting here

"Dark Matters of the Heart" Original 5"x5" Painting here

"Heart of Darkness" Original 5"x5" Painting here

"Pink on Pink" Original 5"x5" Painting here

This week I am featuring four original heart paintings.  I love Valentine's Day, while I think we should celebrate the love we share for others all year long, I do think it's wonderful that we have a special day to honor those we love in our life...  These heart paintings look great together or apart.  The originals all have elements of texture.


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; some of my hearts are abstract, some are connected to fairy angels, you may see them here.

A fun feature with these hearts is that there are some variations between the originals and the prints...

Featured Image "Amidst the Sky"
5"x7" Open Edition print on Sale here
ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 on Sale here

Featured Image "Dark Matters of the Heart"
5"x7" Open Edition print on Sale here
ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 on Sale here

Featured Image "Heart of Darkness"
5"x7" Open Edition print on Sale here
ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 on Sale here

Featured Image "Pink on Pink"
5"x7" 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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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet smile and her hair is blooming with flowers...  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 February.  This is day 7.  

This is a rough sketch.  I am also participating in the February 29 Faces Challenge, this is face 7.

Original Big Eye Goddess Athena Minerva Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! June Sketches...

"Watchful Eyes" Original 16"x20" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Watchful Eyes". The original surreal lowbrow goddess painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  Athena (also known to the Romans as Minerva) is the Greek goddess of wisdom and is part of my goddess series.


Most of my art is also available on my website at www.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 pink flowers, you may see them here.

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

Here is a sketch of a heart shaped jewelry box.  For some reason I seem to collect heart shaped boxes, I don't set out to, I just like them...  I don't have jewelry in it though, just mainly some business cards I don't want to lose.  I doubt I'll paint it, but I did enjoy sketching it.


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

This is a rough sketch.

Valentine Heart Koi Fish Original Art Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! May Sketches...

This Week "Aiko Koi" Original 5"x7" Painting here

5"x7" Open Edition print here

ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here

I am listing "Aiko Koi," an original koi fish painting. This fish has a sweet heart pattern.  The art has a lowbrow realist feel.  There is some texture in the background of the original painting.

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of some of my favorite paintings with hearts in them...  I think it can be Valentine's any time of the year!


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 start 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!

After the auction, "Aiko Koi" will be available on my website here if unsold.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She is wearing a wonderful tiny top hat and I think she has a gaze of contemplation...  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 May.  This is day 17.  

This is a rough sketch.

29 Faces in February, Face 8 Big Eye Mermaid + Gothic Heart Original Painting...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  I think she has a quality of soft mystery in her eyes...  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.  

She is face 8 for 29 faces in February.  The goal is to share 29 faces in the month of February.


This is a rough sketch.  You may see some of my finished paintings at www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.  Happy Year of the Monkey to you!  I have an original monkey painting inspired by Chinese New Year and the Zodiac here until tomorrow after which I will add it to my website...

This challenge is so inspiring!  I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
http://www.create-with-joy.com/

Valentine's Day is coming soon.  I love hearts and expressions of love any time of the year.  "Heart of Darkness" is a 5"x5" textured acrylic painting with a gothic romantic feel, it's one of my favorites of this series.  The original painting and the print versions are available here.

29 Faces in February, Face 7 Big Eye Fairy Angel + Pink Heart Original Painting...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has an intensity to her and an antler crown with a heart accent...  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.   

She is face 7 for 29 faces in February.  The goal is to share 29 faces in the month of February.


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

I am also participating in Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:
http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

Valentine's Day is coming soon.  I love hearts and expressions of love any time of the year.  "Pink on Pink" is a 5"x5" textured acrylic painting with a soft romantic feel.  The original painting and the print versions are available here.

29 Faces in February, Face 4 Big Eye Elven Fairy Angel + Blue Heart Original Painting...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a heart surrounded by a snowflake on her forehead.  I think I'm feeling both winter and Valentine's at once...  I think she is most likely an elven 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.

She is face 6 for 29 faces in February.  The goal is to share 29 faces in the month of February.


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

Valentine's Day is coming soon.  I love hearts and expressions of love any time of the year.  "Amidst the Sky" is a 5"x5" textured acrylic painting with a blue romantic feel.  The original painting and the print versions are available here.

29 Faces in February, Face 4 Big Eye Steampunk Mermaid + Gothic Heart Original Painting...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed steampunk maiden.  Her goggles are atop her head and her hair flows wildly surrounding her.  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.  

She is face 4 for 29 faces in February.  The goal is to share 29 faces in the month of February.


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

Valentine's Day is coming soon.  I love hearts and expressions of love any time of the year.  Dark Matters of the Heart" is a 5"x5" textured acrylic painting with a gothic romantic feel.  The original painting and the print versions are available here.

Abstract Pop Contemporary Romantic Gothic Black Heart Original Painting + Prints & LE ACEO Prints Website Update...

Now Up on My Website!

"Heart of Darkness" Original 5"x5" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Heart of Darkness" is one of my heart paintings. It part of my series of 5"x5" textured heart paintings. I love hearts, I think they're wonderful and romantic any time of year. This one has a black textured heart that comes up off of the canvas with a border, it is a lovely gothic expression of love. Due to the square format of the original, I did a digital variation to fit the 5"x7" print format which you may see on my website. The art has an abstract pop contemporary feel. This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com/ has more art available, including additional hearts in the assorted art section!

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!

Abstract Pop Contemporary Romantic Purple Heart Original Painting + Prints & LE ACEO Prints Website Update...

Now Up on My Website!

"Dark Matters of the Heart" Original 5"x5" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Dark Matters of the Heart" is one of my heart paintings.  It part of my series of 5"x5" textured heart paintings.  I love hearts, I think they're wonderful and romantic any time of year.  This one has texture throughout and is a deep purple surrounded by black, it is a lovely gothic expression of love.  Due to the square format of the original, I did a digital variation to fit the 5"x7" print format which you may see on my website.  The art has an abstract pop contemporary feel.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including additional hearts in the assorted art section!

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!

Abstract Pop Contemporary Romantic Pink Heart Original Painting + Prints & LE ACEO Prints Website Update...

Now Up on My Website!

"Pink on Pink" Original 5"x5" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Pink on Pink" is one of my heart paintings.  It part of my series of 5"x5" textured heart paintings.  I love hearts, I think they're wonderful and romantic any time of year.  This one is a soft pink with a textured heart in the middle.  Due to the square format of the original, I did a digital variation that has layered hearts of darker pinks to fit the 5"x7" print format which you may see on my website.  The art has an abstract pop contemporary feel.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including additional hearts in the assorted art section!

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!


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

Abstract Pop Contemporary Romantic Blue Heart Original Painting + Prints & LE ACEO Prints Website Update...

Now Up on My Website!

"Amidst the Sky" Original 5"x5" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Amidst the Sky" is one of my heart paintings.  It part of my series of 5"x5" textured heart paintings.  I love hearts, I think they're wonderful and romantic any time of year.  Due to the square format of the original, I did a digital variation that has two hearts as one to fit the 5"x7" print format which you may see on my website.  The art has an abstract pop contemporary feel.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including additional hearts in the assorted art section!

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!

Mermaid Angel Fairy Big Eye Gothic Sketch Art + Heart Landscape Website Update...

Here is a sketch of a mermaid angel fairy gothic big eye maiden.  She has huge eyes and long flowing mermaid hair, I've also given her a little seashell necklace.  I have an idea for another mermaid painting, but I'm not sure if she's the one I want to use for it; so, back to the drawing board...

"Heart on the Horizon" Original Painting NFS

Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

I painted this piece quite some time ago.  The heart rising up from the purple mountains represents hope to me.  Hope that there is love on some level that will be a part of our lives; be it a romantic love, a friendship love, the love of pets, a familial love, and so on...  The piece has a soft surreal dreamlike impressionist feel.  The original is not for sale, but I do have this piece available as prints and 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!

Happy Valentine's Day! 29 Faces, Big Eye Fairy Angel Face 14 + Pink Heart Website Update...

Here is a rough sketch that I did of a big eye fairy angel.  In honor of Valentine's Day I gave her a couple of hearts on her shoulder.  They could be tattoos or henna or magical markings, I do not know for certain...  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.  She is face 14 for the 29 faces challenge in February.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces in the month of February. 

Happy Valentine's Day!

"Cloud Nine" Original Painting Sold

Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Cloud Nine" is of a white heart upon a pink background. The piece has a romantic abstract pop art feel.  I love the symbolism of hearts, near Valentine's Day or at any time of the year...  The original is sold, but I do have it available as prints and 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!

29 Faces, Big Eye Fairy Elf Face 7 + Blue Hearts Website Update...

Here is a rough sketch that I did of a big eye fairy elf.  I think she has a very forthright gaze.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.  She is face 7 for the 29 faces challenge in February.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces in the month of February.

"Blue on Blue" Original Painting Sold

Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Blue on Blue" is of blue hearts entwined together. The piece has a romantic abstract pop art feel.  I love the symbolism of hearts, near Valentine's Day or at any time of the year...  The original is sold, but I do have it available as prints and 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!

My Valentine's Heart Art Original Paintings! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Amidst the Sky" Original 5"x5" Painting here

"Dark Matters of the Heart" Original 5"x5" Painting here

"Heart of Darkness" Original 5"x5" Painting here

"Pink on Pink" Original 5"x5" Painting here

This week I am listing four original heart paintings.  I love Valentine's Day, although I think we should celebrate the love we share for others all year long, I think it's wonderful that we have a special day to honor those we love in our life...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here with variations on my heart inspired art.  Some are dark and gothic, some are soft and sweet; I think they all have a romantic feel.  

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to offer some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I hope to focus on.