The December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit at the Whittier Art Gallery + DEC Sketches, Sketch 17, Fairy Angel...

Lisa Isabella Russo with "Lisianthus Beauties" Painting

Here is my original lisianthus painting, framed and in the December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit at the Whittier Art Gallery.  Framed "Lisianthus Beauties" measures 5 1/4" x 4 3/4", unframed this tiny acrylic painting on vellum paper measures 4"x3.5".  There was a lot of wonderful art and artists at the exhibit and it's still open until December 24th!  I picked a handful of my favorites to share with you.

December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit

Whittier Art Gallery

8035 Painter Ave

Whittier, California 90602

(562) 698-8710

Show runs until Saturday December 24th

The gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 1-6

by Linda Della Zoppa

by Gwen McCants

by Iris Harris

"Santa's Snowy Ride" by Mary Ragan

by Pat Brown

"Selfie!" by Leah Schmaltz

by Yoshio C. Nakamura

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a look of sweet determination...  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 17.  

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

Lisianthus Flowers Original Painting Framed for the December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit at the Whittier Art Gallery + November Sketches, Sketch 27, Fairy Angel, 300th Consecutive...

Edit: I should be heading out to the exhibit towards the end, in the 5pm-6pm range, if you're in the area, I would love to see you there!

Here is my original lisianthus painting, framed and ready to go for the December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit at the Whittier Art Gallery.  Framed "Lisianthus Beauties" measures 5 1/4" x 4 3/4", unframed this tiny acrylic painting on vellum paper measures 4"x3.5".  I intend to be at the opening, but I'm not sure exactly at what time though yet.

December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit

Whittier Art Gallery

8035 Painter Ave

Whittier, California 90602

(562) 698-8710

Show runs Wednesday November 30th through Saturday December 24th

The gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 1-6

Opening Reception Saturday December 3rd from 3-6

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a hat of many flowers and a considering gaze.  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.   She is in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.  I am using Col-Erase Prismacolor pencils, I like having the option to erase a bit. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in November.  This is day 27.  It is my 300th day of consecutive sketching since February 1st...

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

I am also participating in Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:
http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

WIP Lisianthus Flowers Art Original Painting Work in Progress + November Sketches, Sketch 23, Barred Owl...

In this original 4"x3.5" work in progress WIP acrylic painting of lisianthus flowers, I've laid in the flower petals.  I still have to paint the flowers' cores as well as some touch ups, but I feel close enough to completion to share that this painting will be included in the December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit at the Whittier Art Gallery.  It's a tiny little painting on vellum paper that will go in a tiny little frame...  Once I've finished and have framed it, I'll try to post an image this Sunday before I deliver it.

December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit

Whittier Art Gallery

8035 Painter Ave

Whittier, California 90602

(562) 698-8710

Show runs Wednesday November 30th through Saturday December 24th

The gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 1-6

Opening Reception Saturday December 3rd from 3-6

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 usually post a photograph on Wednesdays, but I may be changing that to Mondays.  I'm not sure though, I just very much wanted to share this one today...

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Here is a sketch of a barred owl.  I love owls, they seem so very wise!  It is in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.   I'm unsure if I'll paint him or not, but I did enjoy sketching him.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in November.  This is day 23.   

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.