WIP Big Eye Mermaid Flapjack Octopus Art Original Painting Work in Progress + July Sketches, Sketch 27 & 28, Pansy & Lily Flower...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a big eye mermaid and a flapjack octopus I've been working on her skin tones.  For some reason the paint didn't want to adhere to part of her face, but I'm fairly happy with where it is now.  Her features and her dress will be coming next.  I think I am going to save the highlights in the eyes until last again.  The panel that I'm painting on is 4"x4"...  

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.

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 pansy flower.  They are so sweet and lovely; I feel a bit remiss in not yet having painted one...  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 July.  This is from day 27.  

This is a rough sketch.  

Here is a sketch of a lily flower.  Lilies have such graceful beauty...  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 July.  This is day 28.  

This is a rough sketch.  

WIP Big Eye Goddess Betta Fish Art Original Painting Work in Progress + June Sketches, Sketch 23, Pansy Flower...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a big eye goddess and a betta fish I've been working on her eyes.  I think I am going to save the highlights in her eyes until last again.  The panel that I'm painting on is 4"x4"...  

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.

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 pansy.  They are such sweet flowers.  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 June.  This is day 23.  

This is a rough sketch.  

My Photograph of Purple Pansy Flowers at Descanso Gardens + July Sketches Art, Day 13 Sketch, Big Eye Angel...

I took this photograph of these flowers at Descanso Gardens.  I think these purple pansies are quite lovely.  Flammola (little flame) is what the pansy is known by in Italy... 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 maiden.  I think she has a retro femme fatale feel.  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 July.  This is day 13.  

This is a rough sketch.

Art Sketch of Some Spring Flowers, Potential Background for Lamb Painting, May 1 Daily Sketch...

Here is a sketch of some spring flowers.  The delicate daffodils and pansies may be the background / foreground for my lamb painting or I may go with something simpler.  I haven't made a decision yet.


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

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 Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:

http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

My Photograph of White and Yellow Pansy Flowers at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of some white and yellow pansies at Descanso Gardens.  I think pansies are such sweet spring blooming flowers.  I have yet to paint a pansy, but I hope to at some point...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!