Feliz Dia de los Muertos / Happy Day of the Dead! Mujeres Valientes Exhibit at the Ontario Museum of History & Art

 Feliz Dia de los Muertos / Happy Day  of the Dead! Mujeres Valientes Exhibit at the Ontario Museum of History & Art

Alex Ledante and I had the honor of exhibiting and attending this show.  Here are some of the pieces that most caught my eye, including ours!

Exhibit Closes November 7th 2021

225 S. Euclid Ave.

Ontario, CA. 91762

909-395-2504

ontariomuseum.org

Gallery Hours 12pm-4pm Thursday through Sunday

"Xochitl Study" by Lisabella Russo #withtheart #lisabellarusso

"Xochitl Study" by Lisabella Russo #lisabellarusso

"Mi 30-30 Canana y Mi Amor" by Saul Aguilera

"Gain of Thrones" by Christopher Wesley

"Madonna and Child" by Georgina Flores

"Fearless Woman of the Revolution" by Monica Thaller

"Madre de Dios" by Kathleen Reeves

"Who Rules This Roost" by Monica Thaller

"Be Free, My Heart" by Jessica Cruz

"Adelita" by Mario Gutierrez

"Woman of the Heart" by Monica Thaller

"Siete Huitzilopochitl" by Arhyen Ibanez

"Venganza" by Alex Ledante #withtheart #alexledante

"Perdón" by Alex Ledante #alexledante 

Just Me #LisabellaRusso

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/

Diversity and Inclusion: The Influence of African-American Art in Southern California at the Ontario Museum of Art Framed Big Eye Fantasy Angel Ghost Pieces + January Sketches...

Here are my two framed pieces "Orchid Intrigue" and "Moonrise" for the Diversity and Inclusion: The Influence of African-American Art in Southern California Exhibit at the Ontario Museum of Art, I finished them in the nick of time.  The show will run from Thursday January 25th to Sunday February 25th.

The exhibit reception will be on Saturday January 27th from 2 pm to 4 pm.  Alex Ledante also has a show in the piece and we will try to be there. We'll most likely be there at some point near the end, but please contact us to coordinate if you'd like to meet us there.  I"ll try to get some photographs to share from the show when we go.

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

I didn't get a chance to finish up the kitty this week, but hopefully for next Friday...
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 enigmatic expression...  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 January. This is from day 18.

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

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet yet gently sad quality...  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 January. This day 19. 

This is a rough sketch.