CatCon! CatCon! Catcon! Traditional Fine Artists Jasmine Becket Griffith & Michael Banks Sugar Fueled Collaboration

 

This weekend I went to Catcon for the second year in a row to see traditional fine artists Jasmine Becket Griffith and Michael Banks of Sugar Fueled's art.  They did a new collaboration art piece that's simply gorgeous and a pin that I love as well. 

Jasmine was an absolute doll and signed so many things for my mother and I, she was amazing and so incredibly sweet.  I loved her cat apron, I think I may have one very much like it; good thing I went with tokidoki for the day!  

Artist David Van Gough didn't have art there but arrived with Jasmine and Lani.  I didn't catch Michael Bank's wife's name, but she was so incredibly sweet as well.  I didn't explore much of CatCon but there was cuteness everywhere!  One of my favorites was the giant kawaii white kitty.

All in all an excellent adventure!  I hope you will enjoy some of my photos from the event.

Original Big Eye Gothic Latina Mermaid & Flapjack Octopus Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Artist Spotlight...

"Octina" Original 4"x4" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Octina."  This big eye gothic Latina mermaid has a little reddish orange flapjack octopus friend. I am so smitten with my little cephalopod umbrella octopus friend that he shows up solo in another piece, I've linked them in the link above...  They are some of my smallest paintings.  The art has a lowbrow fantasy surrealism feel to the style.  The original mermaid and octopus 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 is angels, you may see them here.

Bonus Featured Image "Octina"

5"x7" Open Edition print on Sale here

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

I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

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Artist Spotlight

Jasmine Becket-Griffith

As an artist, I find the works of other artists inspiring.  There's a lot going on in the art world, some of it online and some of it out in the world.  I love art so much and I hope you will enjoy reading features on some of the artists that I love...

Jasmine Becket-Griffith is one of my favorite artists and I was fortunate to win this 78 Tarot deck on twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/jasminebecketgriffith.  She'll be painting live again on Sunday January 20th 2019.  This Mythical Tarot of the Legendary was written by Trish Sullivan and Illustrated by 81 artists.  It is part of a global art collaboration.  Jasmine's card was the Moon and she drew in part on Alphonse Mucha for inspiration.  It is a gorgeous card and she very kindly signed the card and the case.

I've been bouncing from deadline to deadline so I've been sharing less works in progress than I usually do, but I have been inspired by Jasmine Becket Griffith and Annie Stegg Gerard (who I'll include in a future Artist Spotlight) to include underpaintings as part of my process.  I feel it has had a positive impact on my art.  I also feel as though being able to watch as Jasmine creates her incredible works of art is a gift in and of itself, but she also holds raffles throughout her broadcasts as well...  If you miss the live broadcast, you may watch them archived on her twitch page.  The older ones are also uploaded to youtube.

Here as some additional links for Jasmine Becket-Griffith

https://strangeling.com

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

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

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 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.

Original Big Eye Gothic Wednesday Addams Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Allusions and Allegories Exhibit by Jasmine Becket-Griffith Part II at the Corey Helford Gallery...

"Full of Woe" Original 11"x14" Acrylic Painting on a Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Full of Woe," an original fantasy painting.  This gothic Wednesday Addams inspired piece is set in a cemetery.  Wednesday has big brown eyes and her signature braids.  The original has some texture on the tombstones.  The art has a soft 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 Halloween and Dia de los Muertos, with a bit of Wednesday thrown in; you may see them here.

Featured Image "Full of Woe"

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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Allusions and Allegories by Jasmine Becket-Griffith at the Corey Helford Gallery Part II

I went to see the Allusions and Allegories Exhibit by Jasmine Becket-Griffith at the Corey Helford Gallery some time ago.   She is one of my favorite artists and has a wonderful facebook page here.   I don't always go to openings, but this artist is enormously sweet, she even took a photo with me that I shared in Part I here!  The show was filled with so many beautiful pieces, I really want to share them all.  This is Part II of what will eventually be a three part series, I'll link them as I go.  The Allusions and Allegories Exhibition is CLOSED, but the gallery may have some of this artist's works available.

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS II: PANSIES by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

UNSEELIE COURT: WRATH by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

UNSEELIE COURT:  SLOTH by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

ALLEGORY OF INFINITY by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

ALLEGORY OF LOSS by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

STUDY FOR GREEN GODDESS by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

GREEN GODDESS 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 tomorrow.

Original Big Eye Gothic Mermaid Painting! Allusions and Allegories Exhibit by Jasmine Becket-Griffith Part I at the Corey Helford Gallery! September Sketches... Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

"Underwater Prayer" Original 11"x14" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Underwater Prayer," an original painting of a big eye Gothic mermaid near an undersea cathedral. She has huge blue eyes and lips of lilac. The piece has a surreal lowbrow fantasy feel. I love mermaids so...  The original 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 is sunflowers with a couple of hummingbirds midflight by some sunflowers, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

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Allusions and Allegories by JASMINE BECKET-GRIFFITH at the Corey Helford Gallery Part I

I went to see the Allusions and Allegories Exhibit by Jasmine Becket-Griffith at the Corey Helford Gallery some time ago.   She is one of my favorite artists and has a wonderful facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/strangeling/.  I don't always go to openings, but this artist is enormously sweet, she even took a photo with me!  The show was filled with so many beautiful pieces, I really want to share them all.  This is Part I of what will eventually be a three part series, I'll link them as I go.  The Allusions and Allegories Exhibition is CLOSED, but the gallery may have some of this artist's works available.

Edit:  Part II is here.

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS I: FORGET-ME-NOTS by Jasmine Becket-Griffith (me Lisa Isabella Russo in the middle between Jasmine and her painting)

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS I: FORGET-ME-NOTS by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

STUDY WITH SPHINX WINGS by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

TABLEAUX VIVANTS III:  SALOME AND SPHINX by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

PAPILLONS STUDY by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

ÉTREINTE DE PAPILLONS by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

ALLEGORY OF DECAY by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

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Art Sketch of a Big Eye Angel Fairy & Pirate, September 18 & 19 Daily Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet sideways 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'm hoping to paint her at some point.

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

I am also participating in the September 29 Faces Challenge! The goal is to share 29 faces in the month of September.  I think I will try to extend it out to a goal of 100 faces sketched on consecutive days...

This is a rough sketch. 

Ahoy mateys!  Here be a sketch 'o a big eyed maiden. In honor o' International Talk Like a Pirate Day I have sketched this bonnie pirate lass...  I be unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did heartily enjoy sketchin' her.

Bin decided to give a go' 'n do a sketch a day in SeptembARrrrr. 'tis be day 19. She be also face 19 fer th' 29 faces challenge in SeptembARrrrr.  I reckon I shall try t' extend it out t' a goal o' 100 faces sketched on consecutive days...

'tis be a rough sketch. ye may spy wit' ye eye some 'o me finished paintin's at lisarusso.com if ye'd like.