My Photograph of a Pink Rose Flower at Huntington Gardens + Sketch of a Big Eye Angel, Siberian Iris Flower, & Fairy/ January 22, 23, & 24 Art Sketches Daily...

I took this photograph of this pink rose at Huntington Gardens in the winter.  There had just been some rain and the flower still has some droplets on it.  This rosebud looks like it's just starting to bloom.  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 a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a whimsical 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 January. This is from day 22. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a siberian iris flower.  Irises are amongst my favorite 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 January.  This is from day 23.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet bow in her hair...  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 is day 24. 

This is a rough sketch.

Happy Halloween! Original Big Eye Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Fairy Painting & Show + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! The Ultraviolent Horror Show Exhibit...

Happy Halloween!  I hope you have a wonderful holiday.

"Remembrance (Recuerdo)" Original 11"x14" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Remembrance," a Day of the Dead sugar skull katrina with red roses in her hair. This original big eye gothic angel fairy painting is currently available framed at the Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead San Juan Capistrano Library until November 30th after which the original unframed painting will return to my website at the link above, if interested before her possible return, please contact me regarding availability.  Currently art prints and LE ACEO prints are available on my website.  

This is one of my three paintings included in the Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead San Juan Capistrano Library show curated by Skye Amber Sweet.  Exhibit details are below.

San Juan Capistrano Library 

31495 El Camino Real

Library 949-493-1752 

The festival exhibit will run until 11/30  

Gallery / Library hours to view art outside reception date is as followed:

Monday-Thursday 10:00a - 7:00p

Saturday-Sunday 9:00a - 5:00p 

Fridays- CLOSED

The date of our Day of the Dead event and reception is Saturday, 11/4.  The exhibit and festival will include Aztec dancers, free face painting, ballet folklorico, mariachis, sugar skull making along with other crafts, poetry, and possibly live painting.  The bulk of that entertainment will be between 1:00p - 3:00p.

Alex Ledante also has works in the show and we will strive to be at the reception.  Please coordinate with us if you'd like to meet there...

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 is Halloween and Dia de los Muertos, with a bit of Wednesday thrown in; you may see them here however these auctions will end on Thursday, so if you'd like the sale rate, the clock is ticking...

Featured Image "Remembrance (Recuerdo)"

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 Ultraviolent Horror Show

ZoeTrope Arts and Events

I've saved sharing this spooky and spectacular show for Halloween!  Alex Ledante participated in "The Ultraviolent Horror Show" hosted by ZoeTrope Arts and Events.  Some of the art is a smidge darker than my usual fare that I typically share here, but still quite beautiful and compelling. 

Entry with Alex Ledante in the Background and Marcel de Jure "Red Eye Manor Cage Dress" in the Foreground

"Catrina Cenobite" by Alex Ledante

Alex Ledante and his Works

"Crack" by Robyn Alatorre

"The Gill Man" by Seth Styles

Seth Styles and his Works on the Top, Masks by Marcel de Jure Below

"Chantelle" by Emily Babette

"Lolli" by Artist and Curator Zoe Stanton

Artist and Curator Zoe Stanton with her Works

"Untitled" by Nicholas Kozis

"One Last Whisper" by Steffanie Pinner

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.

My Photograph of a Trio of Roses at Huntington Gardens + August Sketches Art, Day 16 Sketch, Big Eye Fairy Angel...

I took this photograph of these roses at Huntington Gardens.  I love that this trio of flowers had different colors growing from the same stem.  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 a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has an inquisitive quality.  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 August.  This is day 16.

This is a rough sketch. 

Original Pink Rose Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! August Sketches...

"Pink Ribbons" Original 18"x24" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Pink Ribbons."  It was inspired by a rose from my grandparent's garden...  There are many flowers that I love, but roses will always have a special place in my heart.  The original floral painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The painting has a realist 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 flowers and includes a selection of some of my white flower art; 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 looks a little haunted although she has a dashing hat perched atop her head.  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 15.

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Flapjack Octopus Art Original Painting Work in Progress + July Sketches, Sketch 21, Rose Flower...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a flapjack octopus I've put down a layer of texture for the background and when that dried, I laid in some paint as well.  Next I'll do a bit of work on his eyes and block in his base color.  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 rose.  The rosebud is starting to bloom, I find the different stages of flowers beautiful.  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 21.  

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of a Champagne Rose at Descanso Gardens + June Sketches Art, Day 14 Sketch, Big Eye Fairy Angel...

I took this photograph of this rose at Descanso Gardens.  The color seemed like a lovely and beautiful champagne.  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 a big eyed maiden.  She is casting a backwards glance and is adorned with a chain mail headress.  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a goddess 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 June.  This is day 14.

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of Ranunculus Flowers at Descanso Gardens + May Sketch Art, Day 2+ 3 Sketches, Rose + Angel Fairy...

I took this photograph of these ranunculus flowers at Descanso Gardens.  These hot pink flowers have such sweet and lovely petals...  I'm not sure if they're still in bloom, but I thought they were beautiful.  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 a rosebud.  It's actually my second sketch of this rose.  The first time it wasn't quite right, this time it's a little closer to how I feel it should look.  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 May.  This is from day 2.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She may be on the cusp of asking a question...  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a goddess 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 May.  This is day 3.

This is a rough sketch.

Art Sketch of a Rose & Big Eye Mermaid, March 25 + March 26 Daily Sketches #dailysketch...

Here is a sketch of a rose.  I love roses so much...  I think it may likely be for the hair of a maiden, I still need to sketch a few more though to determine which ones best suit her...

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is from day 25.  

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.  Her hair is swirling wildly underwater and she has a sweetness to her gaze...  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be an angel fairy 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 March.  This is day 26.

This is a rough sketch.

I am also participating in Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:

http://alexandramacvean.blogspot.com/

Lilac Purple Rosebud Rose Art Completed Painting + February Sketches, Sketch 24 & 25, Mermaid & Angel Fairy...

"Lilac Rosebud" Original Painting Sold, Giclee Prints & LE ACEO Prints Here

I recently completed this lilac rosebud painting, the original was painted in oils on wood.  It sold almost immediately after I completed it, I didn't get a chance to add it to my website until now.  I love roses, they are such beautiful flowers.  The art has an impressionist realist feel.  I'm running a bit behind today, so I'd like to add this one as a 5"x7" giclee print and LE ACEO print into the mix of my first Tuesday auctions that start on March 7th as a new release bonus but they will also be at the link above on my website.


This is a completed work, 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 big eyed maiden.  Her hair is flowing around her and she smiles gently.  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be an angel fairy 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 24.  

This is a rough sketch.  I am also participating in the February 29 Faces Challenge, this is face 24. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She looks as if she has a question she'd like to ask.  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a goddess or a mermaid.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.   She is in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in February.  This is day 24.   

This is a rough sketch.  I am also participating in the February 29 Faces Challenge, this is face 25.  I'm not really a colored pencil artist but I am exploring something new for the sketchbook.  I will be juxtaposing my usual rough sketches with the colored pencil sketches at varying intervals.  I tend to sketch very lightly, so these and my usual pencil ones are darkened a bit in photoshop for online viewing. 

My Photograph an Orange Rose at Descanso Gardens + January Sketch Art, Day 25 Sketches, Starfish...

I took this photograph of this orange rose at Descanso Gardens a while back.  I've been searching through my photographs for roses for an angel fairy I am working on the details of and while this one isn't quite what I was looking for, I think the colors in this sunset sunrise rose are so beautiful...  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 are some sketches of starfish.  I don't think I've sketched a starfish before, they are fun to draw.  One of these may be an addition to a mermaid painting that I am reworking...  

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in January.  This is day 25.  

These are rough sketches.

My Photograph of Yellow Roses at Descanso Gardens + January Sketches Art, Day 18 Sketch, Big Eye Goddess...

I took this photograph of these yellow roses at Descanso Gardens a while back.  I have a particular fondness for roses and these just grabbed me...  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 a big eyed gothic maiden.  I think she has a depth to her gaze although one eye is hidden.  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel 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 18.

This is a rough sketch.

Sketch of a Rose Flower, January 8 Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a rosebud.  Roses are a flower very dear to my heart.  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 8.

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

My Photograph of a Candy Cane Rose at Huntington Gardens + December Sketches Art, Day 21 Sketch, Big Eye Fairy...

I took this photograph of a rose at Huntington Gardens a while back.  It reminded me of Christmas and striped candies...  I think the actual name of the rose is "Rock and Roll."  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!  Also, happy winter solstice!

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 gothic maiden.  She looks a bit like she might be up to something...  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a goddess 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 December.  This is day 21.  

This is a rough sketch.  

Original Angelfish Angel Fish Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! November Sketches...

"School's Out" Original 5"x7" Acrylic Painting on a Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "School's Out," an original angelfish painting.  This angel fish is currently away from his school but will rejoin them for a larger mermaid painting this is a preliminary piece for.  The original has some interference violet shimmer seen in some angles that I've tried to capture in the bonus image shown in the website link above.  The art has a lowbrow realist 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 flowers; you may see them here.

As a bonus, I'm adding this new release at the sale print rate as I just completed this piece...

Featured Image "School's Out"

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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Here is a sketch of a rosebud.  I love roses, they are one of my favorite flowers.  I love how it looks in blue.  It is in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.   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 November.  This is day 29.

This is a sketch in colored pencils.  I'm not really a colored pencil artist but I am exploring something new for the sketchbook.  I will be juxtaposing my usual rough sketches with the colored pencil sketches at varying intervals.  I tend to sketch very lightly, so these and my usual pencil ones are darkened a bit in photoshop for online viewing.

WIP Rose Flower Floral Art Original Painting Work in Progress + August Sketches, Sketch 22, Angel...

In this original 4"x6" work in progress WIP painting of a rose, I've painted the petals.  I'm very close to being finished with the painting, I just need to accent some lights and play with the stem a little bit...  I love the soft lilac color of this purple rose.

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 www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has full beautiful hair and a compelling gaze.  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 have a couple of possible ideas for her, but time will tell...


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in August.  This is day 22.

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Rose Flower Floral Art Original Painting Work in Progress + August Sketches, Sketch 12, Fairy...

In this original 4"x6" work in progress WIP painting of a rose, I've painted the stem and leaves around the base of the rose.  I'll next do the petals of the rose itself and then possibly try to glaze some shadows in.  So far I've been able to breathe while using the water soluble oils, but I haven't used them for any long duration, so we'll see.  I'm tentatively optimistic, so far I am enjoying painting with the oils, but I'm not so sure about the wood...  

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 www.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/

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She stares sideways at what I am not sure of...  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 August.  This is day 12.  

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Angel Fairy Art Original Painting Work in Progress + July Sketches, Sketch 18, Rose...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye maiden painting I've transferred the sketch and painted in the blue blue sky.  Her  wings are inspired by hummingbird wings and they'll be the next part of her that I'll paint.  This angel fairy is a little 4"x4" acrylic painting. 

I like to work on more than one painting sometimes because I can alternate between them, but sometimes it's just the one that I'm feeling the most that I work on for a while...

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 www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

Here is a sketch of a blooming rose.  I saw it and felt like I wanted to be lost in it for a while, so I sketched it.  I doubt I'll paint it, but I did enjoy sketching it.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in June.  This is day 28.   

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Rose Flower Floral Art Original Painting Work in Progress + July Sketches, Sketch 8, Elf...

In this original work in progress WIP painting of a rose, I'm trying a couple of different things.  I'm painting on a wood surface and I'm using oil paints.  I haven't used oils in many years due to my allergies, but they have new products out there, so I'm giving this a try...

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 www.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/

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has an elf ear peeking out.  I think she is most likely an elven 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 8.  

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of an Orange Cactus Prickly Pear Flower at Huntington Gardens + June Sketches Art, Day 15 Sketch, Rose...

I took this photograph of this orange cactus prickly pear flower at Huntington Gardens.  The colors of this flower reminds me of a glorious sunrise or sunset... 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 rosebud.  This gently blooming rose is standing tall.  I doubt I'll paint it, but I did enjoy sketching it.


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in June.  This is day 15.  

This is a rough sketch.