Space Invaders Attack + Sketch of a Big Eye Elf Fairy Angel, April 9 Daily Art Sketches...

Space Invaders have attacked artist Alex Ledante of The Darker Side of Passion at his website http://www.ledante.com.  Check out their shenanigans!  He may find a way to chase them off after April, so their invasion is temporary if he escapes their dire efforts...

Space invaders have it out for Alex Ledante...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She seems quite inquisitive.  I think she is most likely an elven 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 April.  This is day 9.   

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

The Sweeter Side of Artist Alex Ledante...

Here is a custom piece by artist Alex Ledante, it was made as a gift.  There is a beautiful fairy lass touching the nose of a bear; what a sweet fairytale Alex has composed...  She has lovely violet accents against a gorgeous forest and the bear is filled with wonder.  This is a scan of the print, actual colors are even more rich and beautiful.  His website is here and his facebook page is here.  He also runs weekly auctions here.  This is the sweeter side of The Darker Side of Passion...

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Portrait Art of Me by the Wonderous Rose Adare

When artist Rose Adare had her campaign to fund her west coast tour, I jumped at the chance to buy a portrait by her.  Rose did this art based on a photograph of me that I have in my auctions near the bottom here.  It is drawn in pastels.  I gave this portrait as one of my Christmas gifts to my mother, she was thrilled!  To see more of Rose's extraordinary art, please visit her on facebook here and her webpage is here.  She is an amazing and inspiring artist!


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Girl with a Teddy Bear Drawing by Christopharo...

This sweet drawing is by artist Christopharo.  It was a gift from him to my mother.  She loves this darling image of a girl with a teddy bear.  More of his exemplary art may be found on his website http://www.christopharo.com/ as well as on facebook here.

Artist Rose Adare's Burn for the Arts Show This Saturday August 15th!

Rose Adare is an artist I am very fortunate to know, she's an incredible artist and an amazing person.  She'll be hosting a fundraiser show for her Restraint and Revolution art tour this Saturday!  The Burn for the Arts Show Saturday August 15th is going to be fantastic, all of her art from the series will be there and there will be live fire performances!  If you're in the California Bay Area or can be, I highly recommend going.  I wish I could be there!  Tickets for the show are available here.  Her facebook page is Adare and her website is here.  Even if you can't make the show, please check out her art, it is so gorgeous!

Art Package Delivered!

I just found out my package was delivered and C is pleased with her new art!  Thanks so much C!  I'm always so thrilled to find out that my art has arrived safely.  This is a quick shot I took as I was putting together the package.  There are the two original floral paintings, a couple of small fantasy thank you prints, and a card.  The original flower paintings are now sold; but, prints and LE ACEO prints of the cherry blossoms and tulip painting are available on my website as well as the originals, prints, and LE ACEO prints of the mermaid with clownfish friends and the goddess Athena Minerva and her little owl are available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com.

The Lovely Art of Deb Harvey

Deb Harvey is an artist I have had the honor and the privilege of knowing online for some years now.  She is an amazing artist and one of the sweetest people!  She's Deb Harvey Studio on facebook here, her ebay listings are here, and her etsy shop is here.  She's also having a Spring Cleaning Sale 25% off at check out when you use coupon code SPRINGTIME25 until March 31st at her Etsy store!  It's hard to pick since she has so many lovely originals and prints available, but here are a few of my favorites that she has available right now.  To see even more of her wonderful art, please visit her website here.

Miss Flower by Deb Harvey 

She's available on ebay here.  This is a very special auction because it's a Nibblefest auction and it starts at 99c No Reserve!  Deb participates regularly in Nibblefest, it's a monthly contest that ends on the 27th of each month, so this one is almost up...  However, if you miss out on this one, just type NFAC into search on ebay between the 20th and 27th and you may be fortunate enough to find some of her amazing art amidst the mix!

Golden Wings by Deb Harvey

I saw this one and swooned, Deb paints animals with such sweetness, but her people are also so very sweet.  This original is available on ebay here.

Blue Dog by Deb Harvey

You know I am almost irresistibly drawn to blue...  I think Blue Dog is amazing.  This original is available on etsy here.

Cat Bird by Deb Harvey

Cat Bird has such a sweet charm, this original is available on etsy here.

Prayers by Deb Harvey

 
She has so many lovely prints available, Prayers is one of my favorites.  This is a print on wood and the quality looks amazing!  It is available on etsy here.

Artist Alex Ledante, the Movie Tim's Vermeer, & a Fairy WIP

A Certain Sense of Liberty by Alex Ledante

Alex Ledante is one of my favorite artists and while I was watching the movie Tim's Vermeer, it occured to me that it has been a while since I've shared any of his inspiring art.  His website is here and his facebook page is here.  He also runs weekly auctions here.

Keeper of Secrets by Alex Ledante

Alex is a classically trained artist who now works entirely in the digital realm.  When I first met him, he did a lot of his work traditionally, but that is no longer the case.

(Portrait of) Grimaldi by Alex Ledante

He is a continuous source of inspiration to me.  I have the honor of watching him create sometimes and it is amazing.  He uses his creativity to create art I couldn't even dream about without his vision.

Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Alex Ledante

The movie Tim's Vermeer is about the inventor Tim Jenison and his exploration of recreating Vermeer's "Music Lesson” painting.  Tim is founder of NewTek, a video technology company and he had a theory about how Johannes Vermeer created his art using technology.  Vermeer's art has no underlying sketches, it seems to materialize magically.  Tim's theory involved the use of lenses and very carefully, meticulously applied paint.  I was highly skeptical initially, but I found myself agreeing with his theory as I watched this documentary film produced by Penn Jillette and directed by Teller.  It reminded me of Alex's work because it used technology to create great beauty.

Tim's Vermeer Movie Poster

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Here is a work in progress view of my fairy, not any painting progress yet on the spider, I am still working on improving the sketch before I go any further with it...

Art by Stunning Realist Artist Al-Rubaie...

painting by Al-Rubaie

This piece is by artist Al-Rubaie.  As gorgeous as it is on the screen, my scanner can not convey the true beauty of it.  This piece is one of my favorite pieces of art.  I would highly recommend checking out some of this artist's work here on ebay.  Right now the artist has a couple of larger pieces up that are magnificent.  Al-Rubaie also paints and offers smaller pieces on occasion, which is how I had the good fortune to acquire some pieces by this artist.  They are all fantastic and I feel so honored to have them, but this is the only one I have scanned it at the moment.  I am hoping to do a follow up post at some point to this one and share some more with you.

I feel like I've been given a rare opportunity to see this art and artist and I want to share this with you.  This artist is a gift and I think that art can be a window to the soul of the artist and what I see is so full of grace.  Getting to see this art and having the opportunity to know this artist moves me and inspires me.

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Artist Christopharo...

Art by Christopharo

I met Christopharo years ago through his brother, artist Alex Ledante, and I have been an admirer of his art; but, it is only recently that I have had the honor of seeing some of his most recent works firsthand.

Art by Christopharo

Christopharo has some of his traditional art up at Loft Beats in Pomona as part of a group show and has a solo showing of his 3d artwork in the foyer at Club 340.  The shows are running until the end of the month at least.

Artist Christopharo at Loft Beats

The art of Christopharo has a strong traditional foundation with an innovative edge.  Both his traditional art and his digital art sing with beauty.  

Art by Christopharo

With all of his contemporary flair, his art has a classic art nouveau quality that I am deeply drawn to.

Art by Christopharo

If you have the opportunity to see his 3d art with 3d glasses, it is well worth it; but, even without the glasses, his art is powerful and lovely.

Art by Christopharo

More of his exemplary art may be found on his website http://www.christopharo.com as well as on facebook.

Artist Christopharo at Club 340

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