Happy Valentine's Day! Original Big Eye Gothic Goddess & Betta Fish Painting!

 

Happy Valentine's Day!  Hugs from me and betta fish kisses from Lovfina's friend.  I hope you have a wonderful day.

Sketch Line Art Drawing for my Dia de los Muertos Day of the Dead Piece

 

This is the sketch I submitted for the Ontario Museum of Art Show Día de los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores/Flavorful Memories Exhibit.  The theme was memories and food and I decided on a whimsical headress of pan dulce that was composed of sweet bread that I shared with my grandparents on the head of a maiden kissed by her ancestor.

I plan on sharing some work in progress views of the piece as well as the finished piece on Dia de los Muertos, but if you'd like to see the original completed painting in person, it's up at the museum.  The information is below.

Día de los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores/Flavorful Memories

Ontario Museum of History & Art in the Museum's North Wing

225 South Euclid Avenue

Ontario, California 91762

Thursday October 5 - November 19, 2023

Regular Open Hours

Thursday/Friday, 12 PM – 4 PM, Saturday/Sunday, 11 AM – 5 PM

Admission is free

General Information or to make a reservation call: (909) 395-2510

Upcoming Event Information, Día de los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores/Flavorful Memories Exhibit at the Ontario Museum of Art

 

Día de los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores/Flavorful Memories

Ontario Museum of History & Art in the Museum's North Wing

225 South Euclid Avenue

Ontario, California 91762

Thursday October 5 - November 19, 2023

Regular Open Hours

Thursday/Friday, 12 PM – 4 PM, Saturday/Sunday, 11 AM – 5 PM

Admission is free

General Information or to make a reservation call: (909) 395-2510

Community Reception – Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 12 PM – 3 PM

I have an art piece up at the Día de los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores/Flavorful Memories Exhibit at the Ontario Museum of Art.  I love creating Day of the Dead art and I hope you will love this piece.  I will be sharing my sketch and some of my works in progress shots of the piece soon.  I'm not planning to attend the opening, but I'm hoping to visit the show at some point.  I don't know when though.  I will try to take some photographs to share while I'm there...

Happy Father's Day! Original Sailboat in San Pedro Painting...

 

Happy Father's Day wishes from me at lisabellarusso.com!  

"Reminders" Original 11"x14" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints, & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints are available on my website here

My dad loves the ocean, so that is why I have chosen this painting for this day...  I am very lucky to have a father who has always done his best.  He helped instill in me a great love of nature.  Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there!

Reminders was inspired by a photograph of a sailboat on the sea I took in San Pedro.  I debated on including some of the elements in the background, but decided to keep them in.  I very much enjoyed painting the ocean.  The art has a painterly realist impressionist feel.

Happy Juneteenth! Original Big Eye Black Garden Guardian Angel Fairy Fantasy Lowbrow Surreal Painting!

 

Happy Juneteenth from this big eye garden guardian and from me at lisabellarusso.com!

This is "Orchid Intrigue," an original big eye black garden guardian painting.  I painted it for Diversity and Inclusion: The Influence of African-American Art in Southern California at the Ontario Museum of Art Exhibit.  She has a blue hued orchid upon her head.  In some traditional African American gardens, blue bottles are hung as blue is considered a protective color.  She shares the depth of her emotions through her big luminous eyes.  This original painting is available as are art prints and LE ACEO prints, however I have yet to remove her from her frame add her to my website, but you may contact me if you're interested in her.  The art has a painterly lowbrow avant garde surreal feel.

Juneteenth just became a legal holiday this very year.  It is a celebration of the end of slavery in Texas and in favor of freedom throughout the land.  In my art, I strive to celebrate what is beautiful.  Freedom is so beautiful, I hope your day is amazing...

Snowy Night! Original Fantasy Unicorn Painting...

 

"Snowy Night" Original 7"x5" #Painting Sold, Open Edition 7"x5" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO LE Prints Here

I love June, there are unicorns everywhere!  It follows that I also love unicorns...  Their magical charms just draw me in.  I've painted a few unicorns, a couple of abstract fiery ones and this snow cooled big eyed white unicorn.  I definitely have more that I want to paint, they hold such a strong allure for me.

This month in addition to #Junicorn, Alex Ledante is also insisting it's #KaiJune, check out some of his outstanding art here for a totally different perspective!

Big Brown Eye Eyed Mermaid! Original Fantasy Painting on Porthole Frame...

 

"Looking In" Original 11"x11" #Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

In honor of the end of #mermay I am sharing another mermaid painting.  Although to be fair almost every month is mermay for me, I'm usually working on one mermaid painting or another.  These sirens of the deep fascinate me.  This sweet mermaid had big brown eyes and a starfish in her hair and is painted directly into a porthole frame.  The original painting is available, as are art prints and LE ACEO prints.

Happy National World Turtle Day! Blue Purple Mermaid with Sea Turtle & Fish Original Fantasy Painting...

 Happy National World Turtle Day!

"The Gift" Original 5"x7" #Painting NFS, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

It was quite some time ago, but I still remember it vividly.  I was visiting a marine aquarium and this large sea turtle came right up to the glass.  I took a photo or two, but mainly I was in awe.  That turtle is part of this fantasy mermaid painting.

Blue Purple Mermaid Basking in the Light for #Mermay & #throwbackthursday... Original Fantasy Painting

 

"Soft Light" Original 16"x20" Acrylic Painting NFS, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

In honor of #mermay and #throwbackthursday I am sharing what I think is my oldest mermaid painting that I have up on my website.  She is titled "Soft Light" and is caressed by defused light drifting through to where she basks.  In addition to her tail, she also has wings, giving her dominion over the sea and air.  I'm not sure where the original painting is hiding, but prints and LE ACEO prints are available.

Happy Earth Day Wishes! Big Eye Garden Guardian Fairy Iris Angel Original Painting...

 

Happy Earth Day Wishes from this big eye garden guardian fairy and from me at lisabellarusso.com!

"Iris Dream" Original 16"x20" Acrylic Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

I love this planet!  It's the only one we have and it is beautiful.  I try to do what's right for the earth as much as possible.  I hope you will enjoy my big eyed friend, I haven't worked on this series in a while, but I am feeling inspired by the beauty that surrounds me...

Happy Black History Month! Big Eye Original Garden Guardian Fairy Painting...

 

This big eyed garden guardian and I at lisabellarusso.com would like to wish you a Happy Black History Month.  

Original 16"x20" Garden Guardian Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Coming Soon to...

http://lisarusso.com/fantasyart/fantasy.htm

It's the very tail end of Black History Month, but I'd still like to share this lovely maiden with you.  I painted her for the Diversity and Inclusion: The Influence of African-American Art in Southern California at the Ontario Museum of Art Exhibit.  When I did a little research, I found that it was traditional in Black History to put blue bottles in the garden to protect it.  I decided I wanted to paint one of my garden guardians for the show with a blue orchid as a connection to the protection of the blue bottles.

I haven't added her to my website yet, but when I do I will share the link. 

Happy Valentine's Day! Big Eye Gothic Heart Original Fairy Painting...

 

This big eyed gothic fairy would like to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day.  She has little hearts under her eyes and she has a deeply loving heart.  Happy Valentine's Day wishes from lisabellarusso.com too!

"Waterlily Enchantment" Original 16"x20" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year! Happy Year of the Ox & Lunar New Year! Original Muskox Musk Painting...

 

Gung hay fat choy! Happy Lunar New Year!  It's the Year of the Ox this zodiac year and this fluffy muskox and I at lisabellarusso.com would like to wish you a wonderful year.  

I am not quite done with this painting of a musk ox, it needs a little bit more love, so it isn't available quite yet (I'll do another post when it is).  I like to paint the zodiac animal of the year in honor of Chinese New Year.  I also love painting animals, so these are always a joy to paint.  I haven't come up with a title yet for this cutey, so if you have any ideas, I'd love to hear them.

 

Original 8"x10" Muskox Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Coming Soon to...

http://lisarusso.com/assortedart/assorted.htm

Happy New Year Wishes! Original Anthurium Tropical Flower Floral Painting...

 

I hope this coming year brings you much joy and beauty.  These flowers and I send Happy New Year wishes from lisabellarusso.com.

"Joyous Duet" Original 18"x24" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints, & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints are available on my website Here

These anthurium flower blossoms seem to be blooming with such grace and joy.  I am hopeful for this new year!  

I also hope that you and your loved ones have a wonderful new year!

Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas if you celebrate it! Big Eye Gothic Angel & Black Cat Original Painting...

 

This big eyed angel fairy and her cat and I send Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas wishes from lisabellarusso.com.  

"All Creatures Great and Small" Original 11"x14" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

I hope this holiday season is filled with joy, love, peace, and hope for you.  I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and also Christmas if you celebrate it.  I also hope everyone is staying safe and has a beautiful day.  

Most of my art is also available on my website at lisabellarusso.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, angels, and more; you may see them here.  I meant to share some of my wintry Christmas pieces, but time slipped away from me...  There are some on my website though if you feel like a meander.

Happy Thanksgiving! Zen Waterlily Water Lily Pink Flower Original Painting...

 

Happy Thanksgiving wishes from me to you.  This has been a different kind of year than most, but I am still thankful for so much.  I hope you have a beautiful and safe day.  

"Zen Waterlily" Original 5"x7" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

This is "Zen Waterlily," an original pink water lily painting.  I love to see and paint flowers, they have such a delicate grace.  The art has a painterly realist impressionist feel...

Most of my art is also available on my website at lisabellarusso.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 angel art and more; you may see them here.

Feliz Día de los Muertos / Happy Day of the Dead! Big Eye Eyed Sugar Skull Calavera Original Painting...

Feliz Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead from this big eye sugar skull calavera and from me at lisabellarusso.com! 

"La Sonrisa" Original 8"x10" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

This is "La Sonrisa," an original big eye fantasy painting of a sugar skull inspired calavera.  There is some texture in the background. DDLD / DOTD is a celebration, initially of Mexican origin, that remembers those who are gone from us that we still hold in our hearts.  She has big brown eyes and long brown hair streaked with purple.  The art has a lowbrow surreal feel...

Most of my art is also available on my website at lisabellarusso.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 mixed with fall, Día de los Muertos, and Halloween art; you may see them here.

Featured Image "La Sonrisa"

8"x10" Open Edition print on Sale here

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

Happy Halloween! Big Eye Eyed Fairy Goddess Pumpkin Jack o' Lantern Original Painting...

 

Happy Halloween Wishes from this big eye fairy lass and from me at lisabellarusso.com!

"Hallofaerie" Original 11"x14" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints here

This is "Hallofaerie," an original big eye fantasy painting of a fairy angel dressed up as a Greek or Roman goddess for Halloween.  She is standing next to her favorite fall jack o'lantern pumpkin.    She has big brown eyes and long brown hair.  The art has a lowbrow surreal feel...

I hope everyone has a safe and lovely holiday.

Most of my art is also available on my website at lisabellarusso.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 mixed with fall, Día de los Muertos, and Halloween art; you may see them here.

Featured Image "Hallofaerie"

8"x10" Open Edition print on Sale here

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

Upcoming DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: JOURNEY OF THE BUTTERFLIES Day of the Dead Show at the Ontario Museum of Art

 

So as of yet, the images of the art has yet to appear, but my painting from a previous year is featured in the upcoming art section here!  I've been meaning to share some work in progress shots of the paintings as they were painted, so I will endeavor to do so.  I had to simplify some of my ideas on the larger piece to meet the deadline, so I may do more with it when I get it back...

I hope October is treating you and those you love well.  Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, but it will be an at home one for us this year and we'll have to forego passing out goodies to little trick or treaters.  It is unfortunate, but I think safety comes first.  I'm working on a Halloween themed drawing and painting this month and also hope to finish a small yoda painting that I did the drawing for a while back.  We'll see how those go though, I'm not very far along yet.  

Anyway, I'm rambling on a bit...  I wish you well.

Here is a link to the featured painting "Amongst the Ancestors (Entre los Antepasados)" Original 11"x14" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

I also have a print of her on ebay here and a LE ACEO print of her on ebay here.

Original Big Eye Black Gothic Mermaid with Clownfish Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! ART COLLECTOR STARTER KIT VI (Closed Show) at the Corey Helford Gallery...

 

"Three Friends" Original 11"x14" Painting on Canvas Here 

This week my featured painting is "Three Friends," an original big eye painting of a black gothic mermaid with her clownfish friends. She has huge brown eyes and the clown fish seem to be very fond of her. The piece has a surreal lowbrow fantasy feel. I love mermaids so...  The original painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!

I am working on my Dia de los Muertos pieces, I'm still in the sketch phase though; so many monarch butterflies and tiny skulls...  

Most of my art is also available on my website at lisabellarusso.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 plus more; you may see them here.

Featured Image "Three Friends"

8"x10" Open Edition print on Sale here

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

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ART COLLECTOR STARTER KIT VI (Closed Show)

Corey Helford Gallery  

Group Show 

DECEMBER 14 - JANUARY 18, 2020

The Corey Helford ART COLLECTOR STARTER KIT VI (Closed Show) features art by their artists generally sized at 12"x12" and priced to entice new collectors into taking the plunge.  Oh how I wish I could!  I went to see HOW DEEP IS THE OCEAN by Jasmine Becket-Griffith and I'd so love to be able purchase her and take her home, but alas no, I could only look at and photograph the art.  Which was a privilege in and of itself...  Here are some that I very much enjoyed!  I will definitely be sharing more from this show as time progresses.

To see more paintings from the show, please visit here.

Lisabella Russo (me) with ABODE by Jon Ching #withtheart 

I so love hedgehogs and this one has something in common with my mermaid; clownfish love him!

ABODE by Jon Ching

UNFROZEN HEART by aica

I HATE MYSELF FOR LOVING YOU by Marc Scheff

THAT’S NO MOON by The London Police

STORM WARNING by Josie Morway

PENNY PRAYERS by Matt Dangler

THE NEIGHBOR'S WINDOW by Jang Koal

THE INVASION OF US by Caia Koopman