Happy Mother's Day! Original Big Eye Gothic Fairy Mermaid with Flapjack Octopus Friend Painting...

 

Octina and her flapjack octopus friend and I are celebrating mother's day today!  We hope you have a wonderful one.  I remember reading somewhere that "mother" is a special word for "love" and it really stuck with me.  I cherish the wonder that is the good fortune I have in my beautiful mother and the amazing moms all around...

Happy World Art Day from this Original Big Eye Latina Fairy Girl Painting...

 

Happy World Art Day from me and from this original big eye Latina fairy girl painting.  She is 10"14" on a wooden plank and is painted in acrylics.  I'm celebrating by hopefully working on some art!

Happy LatinX Hispanic National Heritage Month! Big Eye Fantasy Angel Fairy Painting...

 

Dulzura and I would like to wish you a happy LatinX Hispanic National Heritage Month!

Original Big Eye Latina Angel Fairy Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints!

"Dulzura" Original 8"x10" Painting here

I apologize for my long absence.  This month is Women's Month and I decided to take some time to contemplate matters.  I've decided to change my art name from Lisa Isabella Russo to Lisabella Russo.  It's shorter and I think it will be simpler for doing shows.  I've also decided to make my assorted art section on my website purely animal art as that is mainly what's there.  Some of my assorted art will make its way to Art Studies, some will be removed.  Art Studies is my new title for what was Master Art Studies, and will include some of my toned drawings at some point.  I will also be going through all of my sections and removing some of the art.  For now, everything except the titles are as it was, so if you have your eye on something, I suggest taking action or writing down the title of the art as I may be able to accomodate you if you know what you're looking for...

This week my featured painting is "Dulzura".  This Latina angel fairy has large brown eyes and her name means sweetness in Spanish.  I think it embodies her essence.  The art has a lowbrow surreal feel.  The original big eye angel fairy 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 and includes a selection of some of my big eyed fantasy winged fae; you may see them here.

Featured Image "Dulzura"

8"x10" 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/

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 Latina Fairy Angel Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! July Sketches...

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...

"Estrella" Original Framed 6"x6.5" Painting here

This week my featured painting is "Estrella".  This Latina fairy angel has large brown eyes and purple streaks in her hair, her name means star. The original is framed! The colors are a little washed out in the framed photograph, I have a scan of the art that's more true to actual colors in the link. The art has a lowbrow surreal feel.  The original big eye gothic angel fairy painting is available 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 myths and fairytales, you may see them here.  However, this time the auctions will go dark before the next 1st Tuesday, so I'm listing this one as a sale print and LE ACEO as a bridge...  There will be additional art available at the promo rate next 1st Tuesday.

Featured Image "Estrella (Star)" 

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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July 25-31 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a daffodil.  They are a sweet and charming flower...  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 July.  This is from day 25.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of some weigeia flowers.  They have a delicate charm...  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 July.  This is from day 26.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a mischevous expression...  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 July. This is from day 27. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  Her hair is adrift 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 July. This is from day 28. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a bearded iris.  They are amongst my favorite flowers...  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 July.  This is from day 29.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a marigold.  It is my second attempt at this flower, I think this more true to the feeling of the flower.  It is one of two that will go into the hair of my dia de los muertos maiden this year.  I'll also do a small study of one of the flowers but I think it will be the next one.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in July.  This is from day 30.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a marigold.   It is one of two that will go into the hair of my dia de los muertos maiden this year.  I think I'll do a small study of this flower, or possibly the one before, but I'm leaning towards this one.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in July.  This is from day 31.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Original Big Eye Gothic Latina Black Fairy Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! May 12-15 Sketches...

"Paned Wings" Original 5"x7" Acrylic Painting on Canvas Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Paned Wings," an original fantasy painting.  This gothic fairy angel has big golden brown eyes, purple hair, and wings with a deco nouveau feeling.  I can not say for certain if she is Latina or black, but I very much enjoyed painting her warm brown skin, she is one of my favorites.  The original painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  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 #mermay month, my theme is mermaids and mermaid friends, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

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May 12-15 Sketches

Here is a sketch of some apple blossom flowers.  They have a delicate quality...  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 12.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweetness to her...  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 from day 13. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a cluster of tulips.  Tulips are one of my favorite flowers...  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 May.  This is day 14.  

This is a rough sketch.   

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has short hair and a charming expression...  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 day 15. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Original Big Eye Latina Angel Fairy Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Okuda San Miguel Art at the Corey Helford Gallery...

"Dulzura" Original 8"x10" Painting here

This week my featured painting is "Dulzura".  This Latina angel fairy has large brown eyes and her name means sweetness in Spanish.  I think it embodies her essence.  The art has a lowbrow surreal feel.  The original big eye angel fairy 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 mermaids and includes a selection of some of my big eye fantasy sirens; you may see them here.  As a bonus, I am throwing in a sale print and a LE ACEO print of Dulzura.

BONUS Featured Image "Dulzura"

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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The Corey Helford Gallery has three sections, there is the main gallery and then two additional galleries.  I went to see The Art Collector Starter Kit IV Group Exhibition, which I hope to share some of the art from on a different day, as a couple of my favorite artists had work in the show and I was introduced to Okuda San Miguel's work.  The works are bold and very different from what I am usually drawn to, I think the works have a pop surrealism urban street art feel.  The Mayan Renaissance exhibit is CLOSED, but the gallery may have some of his works available.

PUNK HORSE by Okuda San Miguel, Synthetic enamel on fiberglass, 27” x 24” x 14”

REFUGEE'S MIRAGE by Okuda San Miguel, Synthetic enamel on wood panel , 47” x 47”

RETROMIRAGE by Okuda San Miguel, Synthetic enamel on fiberglass, 31” x 25” x 15"

NO MASK FOR THE WICKED by Okuda San Miguel, Synthetic enamel on wood panel , 47” x 47”

MICKEY'S SCALP by Okuda San Miguel, Synthetic enamel on fiberglass, 51” x 31” x 12”

LOST WOLVES by Okuda San Miguel, Wool on canvas, 31" x 31"

Mural on the Wall Outside of the Corey Helford Gallery by Okuda San Miguel

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 Latina Black Fairy Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! February Sketches, 29/29 Faces...

"Paned Wings" Original 5"x7" Acrylic Painting on Canvas Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Paned Wings," an original fantasy painting.  This gothic fairy angel has big golden brown eyes, purple hair, and wings with a deco nouveau feeling.  I can not say for certain if she is Latina or black, but I very much enjoyed painting her warm brown skin, she is one of my favorites.  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 hearts; some of my hearts are abstract, some are connected to fairy 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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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She wears a crown of roses and is looking at something of interest.  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 February.  This is day 28.  

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 the February 29 Faces Challenge, this is face 29 and concludes this month's challenge.  I love to sketch and I feel I learn something every time I do this challenge.  To see them all in one place, please visit my February Sketches facebook folder here.

To learn more about the challenge, please click here: http://29faces.blogspot.com/. 

WIP Big Eye Latina Angel Fairy Art Original Painting Work in Progress + February Sketches, Sketch 20, Goddess...

Edit 2/21: Sorry, I had the wrong description here, from a while back, the rooster has already been posted, but I believe I will share a floral piece today...

In this original work in progress WIP big eye maiden painting I've been working on her hair.  At this point it's just blocked in, it will be darker in color when I'm finished with it...  This Latina angel fairy has a sweetness to her, I am thinking of "Dulzura" as the title of the painting.  It is sweetness in Spanish.

This big eyed beauty is on an 8"x10" 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.

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  Her hair is windswept and adorned with braids and flowers.  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a mermaid or a fairy angel.  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 20.  

This is a rough sketch.  I am also participating in the February 29 Faces Challenge, this is face 20. 

Original Big Eye Gothic Latina Fairy Angel Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! January Sketches...

"Estrella" Original Framed 6"x6.5" Painting here

This week my featured painting is "Estrella".  This Latina fairy angel has large brown eyes and purple streaks in her hair, her name means star. The original is framed! The colors are a little washed out in the framed photograph, I have a scan of the art that's more true to actual colors in the link. The art has a lowbrow surreal feel The original big eye gothic angel fairy 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 Chinese Zodiac animals (although a Western dragon has sneaked in), you may see them 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 snapdragon.  They are the sweetest little flowers, as a child I was quite enraptured by them.  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 day 10.

This is a rough sketch.

Original Big Eye Gothic Latina Fairy Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! October Sketches...

"Flowers in her Hair" Original 10"x14" Acrylic Painting on a Wooden Plank Here

This week my featured painting is "Flowers in Her Hair," an original fantasy painting.  This gothic Latina fairy angel has big brown eyes, blue green teal hair, and wings inspired by a Painted Lady butterfly.  The original is painted on a wooden plank.  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 fall, Halloween, and Dia de los Muertos; you may see them here.

Featured Image "Flowers in Her Hair"
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/

Here is a sketch of a flower.  It is based on a helleborus flower, I love to look at flowers and when I sketch them, I feel like I see more deeply into them.  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 October.  This is day 18.

This is a rough sketch.

Sketch of a Big Eye Gothic Fairy DDLM DOTD makeup options, August 21, Art Sketches Daily...

Here are some sketches of a big eyed gothic maiden.  They are of some make up options for my next Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead painting.  She will also have butterflies, but I'd like to finalize the makeup before I add in the monarchs.  I think she is most likely a 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 August.  This is day 21.

This are rough sketches.  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/

Gothic Big Eye Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Original Art Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! April Sketches...

This Week "La Sonrisa" Original 8"x10" Painting here

8"x10" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "La Sonrisa," an original gothic Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos inspired painting. This cavalera sugar skull DOTD / DDLM Latina maiden has an enigmatic smile, hence the title "La Sonrisa," which means translates from Spanish to English to "The Smile." This has a surreal lowbrow fantasy feel...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with some Day of the Dead inspired art as well as a couple of less tied in pieces to round out the group...


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!

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

Here is a sketch of an Asian metal dragon teapot.  It sits atop my desk.  I bought it from an antique shop that was going out of business; I have no idea if it has any value or not, but it's one of my favorite things.  I haven't really done it justice in this sketch, it is a sweet object.  I very rarely do still life art.  I doubt I'll paint, but I did enjoy sketching it.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in April.  This is day 12.   

This is a rough sketch.

Art Sketch of a Butterfly + Gothic Latina Fairy Angel Original Painting Website Update...

Here is a sketch of a butterfly.  I believe this yellow and black beauty is a Swallowtail, but I'm not sure.  It has paused to drink the nectar of a 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 March.  This is sketch 3.   

This is a rough sketch.  

New Art on my website in the fantasy art section here!

"Estrella" Original 6"x6.5" Framed Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Estrella" is my newest addition to my website.  The original acrylic painting on acid free vellum paper is framed.  This big eye Gothic Latina fairy angel has purple streaks running through her hair and big brown eyes.  The art has a surreal fantasy lowbrow feel.


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!

Gothic Latina Big Eye Fairy Angel Fantasy Surreal Original Art Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! March Sketches...

This Week "Flowers in Her Hair" Original 10"x14" Painting here

8"x10" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Flowers in Her Hair," an original fantasy painting.  This gothic Latina fairy angel has big brown eyes, blue green teal hair, and wings inspired by a Painted Lady butterfly.  The original is painted on a wooden plank.  The art has a soft lowbrow surreal feel...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of fairy angels...  


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!

Here is a sketch of a bear cub.  It is climbing a tree.  I doubt I'll paint him, my reference image was super tiny, but I did enjoy sketching him.

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

This is a rough sketch.

Gothic Latina Original Fantasy Fairy Angel Art Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints!

This Week "Estrella" Original Framed 6"x6.5" Painting here

5"x7" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Estrella," an original fantasy painting.  This gothic Latina fairy angel has large brown eyes and purple streaks in her hair.  The original is framed!  The colors are a little washed out in the framed photograph, I have a scan of the art that's more true to actual colors on my monitor in the auction itself.  The art has a lowbrow surreal feel...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of purple and purple hair accented maidens...  


Most of my art is also available on my website at http://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!

Feliz Dia de los Muertos / Happy Day of the Dead Gothic Latina Original Painting + Sketch Options...

Happy Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead from http://www.lisarusso.com!  This holiday lasts from today until tomorrow, but those we've loved are always in our hearts.

The original, prints, and LE ACEO prints (minus text, text available upon request on prints) available here.

For my current work in progress Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead painting, I traced over my sketch and did three make up options.  Here are the two sketches I decided against, they both have potential though and some of the make up design options may be incorporated into future catrina sugar skull calavera paintings.


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

Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Big Eye Art Original Painting Work in Progress WIP...

Here is a work in progress view of the Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead painting I am working on.  In this wip, I still need to work on the neck area more before I move on to her face.  It's unlikely that I'll have this big eye gothic Latina finished in time for this year, but I hope to have her done for next year...

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

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

Art Sketch of a Big Eye Gothic Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Maiden + Marigolds Flower Painting WIP...

Here is an updated work in progress view of the marigolds painting I am working on.  It's only very subtly different than the wip image I've shared before, I've lightened some elements of the background a little...

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

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

Here is the lineart for a Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead big eye gothic maiden.  I sketched her face and then traced three different designs over the sketch, this is the one I've decided to go with.  Today I'm going to work on some color variations on photoshop and hopefully transfer the sketch to panel.    Due to time constraints, I'm going to try to persue the painting with the butterflies perhaps next year.  I'm very excited to be having a friend stay with me who I haven't seen in years soon, and there's just so much to do...