My Photograph of Lotus Flowers in the Chinese Gardens at Huntington Gardens + Sketch of a Big Eye Angel, Goddess, & Fairy/ September 25, 26, & 27 Art Sketches Daily...

I took this photograph of lotus flowers and a bridge at Huntington Gardens.  The Chinese gardens are a delight to see, there are linked ponds and beautiful pathways in addition to the lovely water lilies.  I believe that the time of the lotus lily has passed, but some of the smaller waterlilies may still be blooming.  I hope that you will enjoy the photos!

I love to paint flowers, you 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 has a sweet flower headband.  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 September. This is from day 25. 

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. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a very silly quality...  I think she is most likely a goddess of mischief, 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 September. This is from day 26. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a gentle charm...  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 September. This is day 27. 

This is a rough sketch. 

My Photograph of a Lotus Water Lily at Huntington Gardens + August Sketch Art, Day 8 + 9 Sketches, Big Eye Angel Fairy + Icelandic Poppy Flower...

I took this photograph of this pink lotus water lily at Huntington Gardens.  At the core of these gorgeous flowers is a lotus seed pod that is also beautiful to behold.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo! 

I love to paint flowers, you may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.

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Here is a sketch of an icelandic poppy.  I love their beautiful cores and the gentleness of their petals...  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 August.  This is from day 8.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a look of certainty and intensity.  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 August.  This is day 9.

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of Lotus Water Lilies at Huntington Gardens + August Sketches Art, Day 10 Sketch, Big Eye Angel...

I took this photograph of these tall lotus water lilies at Huntington Gardens.  I've seen many of the ones that bloom close to the water and I love them, but this was my first time seeing these ones and I was so moved by them.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

I love to paint flowers, you may see some of my finished paintings at www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  I think she has a kind heart...  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 August.  This is day 10.  

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of a Pink Water Lily at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of a soft pink water lily at Descanso Gardens.  This one is starting to bloom, water lilies are one of my favorite flowers.  I also love the lily pads that surround the flower...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

My Photograph of a Pink Water Lily at Huntington Gardens...

I took this photograph of a pink water lily at Huntington Gardens a while back.  I love how the waterlily is coming up through the lily pad...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

My Photograph of Two Pale Yellow Water Lilies at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of two pale yellow water lilies in one of the ponds at Descanso Gardens.  I think it's possible that the blur is from a dragonfly or two going too quickly by to be captured by my camera...  Ah beauty of a water lily and the speed of a dragonfly...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

White Water Lilies Original Painting Work in Progress...

Here is a work in progress view of my large 18"x24" original white water lilies painting.  I've done a few layers on the bottom water lily, but I'll probably go back to it and finesse the shading a bit once the top waterlily is painted.  This is based on one of my photographs.  I love waterlilies, Alex asks me how many water lily reference photographs do I need to take, I'm not sure that I'll ever have enough...

Mini Work in Progress Update on my Original Water Lilies Painting + Gothic Big Eye Mermaid Website Update...

Here is a work in progress view of my water lilies painting.  I've started work on the lower water lily, I still have a very long ways to go on this painting.  This is just a mini update on my 18"x24" lotus painting, I very much felt like painting last night, but was so tired, I just didn't get too far into it.  Waterlilies are so beautiful to me, I have a huge folder of reference waterlily photographs that I've taken, and still I take more whenever the option presents itself to me...

Song of the Siren Original 7"x5" Painting, Open Edition 7"x5" Giclee Prints, & Limited Edition Giclee 3.5"x2.5" ACEO Prints Here

This gothic big eye mermaid with blue green hair has her eyes closed, lost in the moment.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs on my website!

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!

A Photograph of a Pink Waterlily at Descanso Gardens...

I believe I took this photograph of a pink waterlily last year at Descanso Gardens, but I've been there recently and they are in bloom right now.  I hope you will enjoy this water lily photo, if all goes well, I will share my waterlily fairy maiden tomorrow as well as a small waterlily painting......