Original Purple Clematis Flower Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! September Sketches...

"Clematis" Original 7"x5" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Clematis."  This purple flower was inspired by a photo by Shawn Parker Photography.   The art has a realist impressionist feel.  The original floral painting has some texture in the background and 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 includes some of my maidens with big blue eyes, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

Edit 9/28: I've ran out of time to do a separate post for PPF today, so I am sharing this completed painting.

I may not be able to do a separate post on Friday as that is the drop off day for the Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead paintings that I have been working on, so I may link to this post for Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

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September 22-25 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a gaze of compassion.  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel or a mermaid.  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 22. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of an anthurium flower.  They have a bold allure...  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 September.  This is from day 23.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She dreams sweetly...  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 24. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of two tulips.  These flowers are nestled together...  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 September.  This is day 25.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Original Purple Clematis Flower Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! December Sketches...

"Clematis" Original 5"x7" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Clematis".  This purple flower was inspired by a photo by Shawn Parker Photography.  The art has a realist impressionist feel.  The original floral painting has some texture in the background and 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 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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Here is a sketch of a kitty cat.  It's closer to how I intend it to be, but still needs some more work.  I'm intending to paint this kitty, but I want to see if I can get the sketch right first...

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

This is a rough sketch.  

Original Purple Clematis Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! January Sketches...

"Clematis" Original 5"x7" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Clematis".  This purple flower was inspired by a photo by Shawn Parker Photography.   The art has a realist impressionist feel.  The original floral painting has some texture in the background and 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 big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a fantastic bow in her hair and a bit of a questioning gaze.  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a goddess or mermaid.  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 day 17.  

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of Purple Wisteria Flowers at Descanso Gardens + July Sketches Art, Day 20 Sketch, Big Eye Fairy...

I took this photograph of these flowers at Descanso Gardens.  I believe they are wisteria flowers.  I do photograph many differently colored flowers, but purple is a favorite of mine... 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 steampunk maiden.  She is looking upwards and is perhaps a bit miffed.  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 day 20.  

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.

Purple Clematis Flower Floral Original Art Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! May Sketches...

This Week "Clematis" Original 5"x7" Painting here

5"x7" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Clematis," an original purple flower painting. This is my most recent floral painting, in the original, there is some texture in the background.  The flower is catching the light beautifully.  The blossom this is inspired by is courtesy of the wonderful Shawn Parker Photography.   The art has a realist impressionist feel.
I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of purple flowers, some naturally so and others inspired to be a part of my gothic garden...


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 a big eyed gothic maiden.  Her long flowing locks surround her...  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 May.  This is day 3.

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of Purple and White Delphinium Flowers Surrounded by Fuchsia Pink Tulips at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of a purple and white flowers surround by fuchsia pink tulips at Descanso Gardens quite some time ago.  I believe these purple blossoms are delphiniums, but I am not entirely certain.  I do think they are quite lovely.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!


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

My Photograph of Purple Anemone Flowers at Huntington Gardens...

I took this macro photograph of these purple flowers at Huntington Gardens a while back.  I'm not certain, but I think they are some kind of poppy.  I love purple flowers and these really caught my eye.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

Edit:  It looks like these beautiful blooms are actually anemone flowers, thank you Georgie!

Gothic Garden Purple Rose Original Flower Floral Art Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints!

This Week "Purple Rose" 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 "Purple Rose," an original flower painting.  This floral painting is usually not for sale, but I am making it available this week!  It is part of my Gothic Garden series.  The art has an impressionist expressionist feel...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of purple flowers.  In addition to another purple rose, there is a tiger lily and some wildflowers!  

After the auction the original painting "Purple Rose" will revert to be being not for sale, but it will be available as prints and LE ACEO prints on my website here.

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!

My Photograph of Purple and White Bearded Irises at Descanso Gardens + 29 Faces Sketch Art, Face 9...

I took this photograph of these purple and white bearded irises at Descanso Gardens a while back.  The iris is one of my favoritie flowers, they are both delicate and profuse at the same time...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo! 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  I think she looks like she is planning something...  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be fairy angel or goddess.   I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.  

She is face 9 for 29 faces in September.  The goal is to share 29 faces in the month of September.

My Photograph of a Purple Flower at Huntington Gardens...

I took this photograph of this purple flower at Huntington Gardens.  I'm not sure what the name of the flower is, but I think it was lovely.  These flowers also came in a variety of beautiful colors, but I will endeavor to share more of them on another day.  I'm on a bit of a purple flowers kick right now...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

"Nods Hello" Purple Iris Flower Art Now Up on My Website...

"Nods Hello" Original Painting Sold

Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

This is part of my gothic garden series...  The purple bearded iris bends gently in a soft breeze.  This floral art has an impressionist expressionistic feel.  The original is sold, but I do have this piece available as prints and ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including a whole section of floral paintings!

On most Tuesdays I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices; but I won't be doing that this week.  Please visit here next week to see what I have available.

My Purple and Blue Wildflowers Flower Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Wildflowers" Original 9"x12" Painting here

8"x10" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Wildflowers," an original painting of purple and blue wildflowers.  Sometimes I have images of flowers that I do not know the name of, but these are so beautiful to me.  I painted them a while back but I believe this is my first time offering them.  This was one of my grandfather's favorite paintings of mine and today is the day that I feel like sharing this piece.  The art has an impressionist feel...

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

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to offer some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I am working on.

After the auction, "Wildflowers" will be available on my website here.

Purple and Blue Daylily Stargazer Lily Original Painting Website Update

"Night Lily" Original 8"x10" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Night Lily" is a one of my floral paintings.  It is a purple and blue version of a stargazer lily or possibly daylily.  It is one of a series of flowers I painted in these colors.  It has a gothic Impressionist feel.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs!

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!

My Blue and Purple Gothic Lily Flower Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Night Lily" Original 8"x10" Painting here

8"x10" print here

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

I am listing "Night Lily," an original painting of a blue and purple gothic flower.  I've taken some liberties with the hues of this flower in this piece...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of a purple and blue gothic garden...

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to offer some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I am working on.

My Purple Rose Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Purple Rose" Original 8"x10" Painting here

8"x10" print here

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

I am listing "Purple Rose," an original purple rose painting that I painted quite some time ago.  The original is usually not for sale, but for the duration of this auction, it will be.  It's part of a series that I did of purple flowers, some naturally occurring and some magical gothic garden variations...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with some of my violet fleurs...

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to offer some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I am working on.

A Close Up Photograph of a Purple Artichoke Flower Plant at Descanso Gardens...

Here is a close up photograph that I took at Descanso Gardens in the section where they grow edibles.  I believe it is an artichoke plant, the flowers are very similar to those of the lovely thistle plant too though...  I love the combination of the soft purple beauty of the flower with the more spiky part of the plant.  I hope you will enjoy this photo.

I also hope that if you celebrate Thanksgiving, you have a wonderful one!

A Photograph of a Purple Artichoke Flower Plant at Descanso Gardens...

These flowers have a definite Dr. Seuss feel.  I took this photograph at Descanso Gardens in the section where they grow edibles.  This is one of my favorite vegetables, I was surprised at how beautiful the plant was.  I also took some close up pictures of the flower which I will try to share next Wednesday or Thursday.  We actually had artichokes as part of dinner last night...  I hope you will enjoy this photo.  

A Photograph of a Purple Round Dr. Suess Flowers at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of three purple flowers being visited by bees at Descanso Gardens.  I'm not sure what kind of flower this is, it's similar to garlic flowers but not quite a match; it reminds of flowers that Dr. Suess would illustrate.  I've been focused on trying to get my home decent for inspectors/repair people to come so my paintings in progress are waiting patiently for me...

Edit: It turns out my mystery flowers are Alliums, thank you Rebecca and Descanso Gardens twitter!

A Photo of a Very Cooperative Butterfly on a Flower at Descanso Gardens...

Usually my primary photo subject matter at Descanso Gardens is flowers.  This time I was able to also capture this butterfly.  It was a very cooperative butterfly and spent a long time visiting these delicate purple flowers, I was able to photograph it as it went from flower to flower.  I know neither the name of the butterfly or the flower it so loved, but it gave me joy to photograph them, and I am sharing that with you.