Meet Athena: German Shepherd Underpainting WIP Work in Progress

 

I'm happy to share this work-in-progress view of Athena, a beautiful German Shepherd. This is the underpainting stage of my traditional pet portrait.

Although this original is already spoken for, I wanted to share a glimpse into the process. The painting is created using duo oils on an 8"x10" panel.

Happy 4th of July! Original Big Eye Goddess Athena Minerva Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Annie Stegg Gerard Exhibit at the Gallery Nucleus...

In honor of the 4th of July, I am sharing one of my favorite paintings that I've done as well as art by one of my favorite artists.  I hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday!

"Watchful Eyes" Original 16"x20" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Watchful Eyes". The original surreal lowbrow goddess painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  Athena (also known to the Romans as Minerva) is the Greek goddess of wisdom and is part of my goddess series. 

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 myths and fairytales, you may see them here.

Featured Image "Watchful Eyes"
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
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Annie Stegg Gerard's Moonlit Vale Exhibit at the Gallery Nucleus Part I

Annie Stegg Gerard is on of my favorite contemporary artists, her artwork sings with magical realism and dazzling details.  I can get lost so very easily in her art.  Recently she launched her first coloring book "The Moonlit Vale" and has some of her ink illustrations, spot illustrations, and original oil paintings available at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra.  If you're in the area, I highly recommend this show, the art is incredible.  Seeing her ink drawings and her paintings together is a rare treat.  Her solo show is in the upstairs part of the gallery.  If I could, I'd take all of her pieces home with me!  The coloring book is available in the bookstore portion of the gallery as well as online...   It is also available directly from the artist.

The Moonlit Vale at Gallery Nucleus
A Mythical Coloring & Art Book
by Annie Stegg Gerard
June 16, 2018 - July 8, 2018

For purchase information, email info@gallerynucleus.com
STORE 626.458.7482   
GALLERY 626.458.7477
Tuesday - Sunday : 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Monday : Closed
210 East Main St, Alhambra CA 91801

This is part I of II.  The show is OPEN until July 8th of 2018.  I will link part II here.  I intend to share all of her paintings from the show as well as some of her original ink drawings.

Here are some links for Annie Stegg Gerard.  If you enjoy Patreon, Annie's is amazing, she shares her process as well as videos of her painting.  She also sometimes does a drawing for original pieces.  I had the good fortune of winning her mermaid drawing, which I am looking forward to sharing when I've framed it.  I believe the next one will be a unicorn!
https://www.facebook.com/AnnieSteggFineArt/
https://www.patreon.com/AnnieSteggGerard/posts

http://www.gallerygerard.com/

Here is a group of Annie Stegg Gerard's small original VIGNETTE spot illustrations from her coloring book.

BEDTIME STORIES by Annie Stegg Gerard

NOCTURNAL GARDEN by Annie Stegg Gerard

TWIN OWLS by Annie Stegg Gerard

QUEEN BEE by Annie Stegg Gerard

QUEEN BEE Close Up by Annie Stegg Gerard

THE MERMAID by Annie Stegg Gerard

THE MERMAID Close Up by Annie Stegg Gerard

THE SERPENT by Annie Stegg Gerard

THE SERPENT Close Up by Annie Stegg Gerard

MOONLIT REVERIE by Annie Stegg Gerard

MOONLIT REVERIE Close Up by Annie Stegg Gerard

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 on Friday.

Original Big Eye Goddess Athena Minerva Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! June Sketches...

"Watchful Eyes" Original 16"x20" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Watchful Eyes". The original surreal lowbrow goddess painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  Athena (also known to the Romans as Minerva) is the Greek goddess of wisdom and is part of my goddess series.


Most of my art is also available on my website at www.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 pink flowers, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
http://www.create-with-joy.com/

Here is a sketch of a heart shaped jewelry box.  For some reason I seem to collect heart shaped boxes, I don't set out to, I just like them...  I don't have jewelry in it though, just mainly some business cards I don't want to lose.  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.

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.

Athena Minerva Helmets Thumbnails Sketch Art + Red Rose Website Update...

Here are some sketches of possible helmets for my small Athena Greek goddess (known to the Romans as Minerva).  These little thumbnails are just rough doodles to explore possibilities, I've based them off of various helmets on statues.  I'm leaning towards one of the top three, I think painting the mane will be fun...

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

"Corazon" Original Painting NFS

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

I painted this piece quite some time ago.  It is a red and burgundy rose in full bloom...  Corazon means heart in Spanish.  I painted it at a time when I wanted to transform how I was feeling and creating this was very much a reflection of that.  The piece has a bold realist impressionist feel.  The original is not for sale, but I do have this piece available as prints and 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!

Original Goddess Athena Minerva with Owl & Snow White Paintings! Art Prints & ACEOs!

Watchful Eyes Original 16"x20" Painting on Canvas on My Website Here

This Week 8"x10" print here

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

This week I am listing "Watchful Eyes" at my promotional rate as a print and ACEO. The original surreal lowbrow goddess painting is available for purchase on my website!  Athena (also known to the Romans as Minerva) is the Greek goddess of wisdom and is part of my goddess series.  I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints on ebay here with a theme of myths and fairytales.

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.

This Week "Apple of My Eye" Original 11"x14" Painting Here

8"x10" print here

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

This week, for my original at my promo rate, I have "Apple of My Eye," a painting of Snow White by princess friendly apples...

After the auction, "Apple of My Eye" will be available on my website here.

Big Eye Athena Minerva Greek Roman Goddess Sketch Art...

Here is my second sketch for my small version of the Greek goddess Athena (also known to the Romans as Minerva).  I think this is an improvement on the first one, but still probably needs some more work before I begin her as a painting...

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

29 Big Eye Fantasy Faces For February All Together...

Here are all of my faces for the 29 Faces challenge in February.  For 29 Faces, the challenge was to share 29 faces in the month of February...  These are mostly rough sketches of fairy angels with one goddess and some possible elf fairies.  If you'd like to see them all larger, please visit here.

Ayala Art hosts this challenge and you may learn more about it here, she does it in both February and September.


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

Goddess Athena Sketch Art, 29 Faces Face 22 + Little Bo Peep Wishes you Happy Chinese New Year...

Here is a rough sketch that I did of a big eye goddess Athena (known to the Romans as Minerva).  I'd like to paint her, although she definitely needs a more refined redraw.  I want to do a series of large goddess paintings as well as smaller counterpart versions.  This would be for one of the smaller versions.  She is face 22 for the 29 faces challenge in February.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces in the month of February...


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

Little Bo Peep Wishes You a Happy Chinese New Year!

Little Bo Peep Original Painting Sold

Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

Alex reminded me that I painted Little Bo Peep and she'd like to wish you a Happy Chinese New Year!  She's lost her sheep, but they will return.  Chinese New Year celebrations last for 15 days!  We're going to try to go to dim sum to celebrate...

Athena Minerva with Owl Work in Progress WIP, Almost Complete!

Here is my 16"x20" Athena big eye Greek goddess (also known to the Romans as Minerva) with owl work in progress painting almost completed.  The owl just needs a bit of glazing and a touch up or two.  The completed painting will be on display tomorrow in Ontario, California.  I'd love to see you there if you'll be in the area.  The show information is here.  In case you can't make the show, I'll try to share the entirely completed painting hanging at the show and a better picture when I get her back.


I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:
http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

Athena Minerva with Owl Work in Progress WIP + Purple Bearded Iris Website Update...

I've done some more work on my Athena big eye Greek goddess (also known to the Romans as Minerva) with owl painting.  Here her hair is finished and I've done some more work on her owl.  He's such a cute and fluffy fellow, but has such a keen gaze...

I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

"Standing Tall" Original Painting Sold

Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Standing Tall" is based on a painting I did of a purple bearded iris.  Irises are one of my favorite flowers and I love purple.  This piece has an impressionist realist feel.  The original is sold, but I do have it available as prints and 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!

Portrait of Madame de Cromot by Antoine Vestier at the Norton Simon Museum of Art + Athena Owl WIP...

I took this photograph of "Portrait of Madame de Cromot de Fougy" by Antoine Vestier at the Norton Simon Museum of Art, it is one of my favorites.  Its soft beauty is very compelling and inspiring to me.


I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
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Here is a work in progress view of my large 16"x20" original big eye Athena Greek goddess (known to the Romans as Minerva) with her little owl painting.  I've blocked in her hair, I still probably have a day or so worth of painting on her hair before I move on to her owl...

Athena Minerva with Owl Work in Progress WIP Continues...

I've done some more work on my Athena big eye Greek goddess (also known to the Romans as Minerva) with owl painting.  I've painted her eyebrows, eyelashes, lips, and toga.  The next thing that I paint will be her hair.  I'm thinking about doing 16"x20" paintings of all of the Greek Goddesses.  I've done a couple of others before, but I'd like to do them again.  I used to love the Greek myths as a child and I enjoy them to this day...

Happy New Year Wishes & Athena Minerva with Owl Work in Progress WIP...

I hope the new year brings you much joy!  Happy new year wishes from me to you...

I'm working on my Athena big eye Greek goddess (also known to the Romans as Minerva) with owl painting.  I think I need around a week more of solid work on her to finish.  Sometimes I work on more than one painting at a time and I have a couple more in the works, but my main focus is on this one right now as I'd like to submit her for a show.


I've done some glazing using Golden Glazing Liquid (Gloss), I tested a couple more than the ones I shared last week and I decided that one was the one that best fit my purpose.  However, Golden Glazing Liquid (Satin) came in a close second.  It was an interesting experience using the glazing medium, there's a bit of glare on her face in the photograph from the glaze, I hope to get a better picture next time.  At this point I'm ready to move forward to her features...

Work in Progress Original Big Eye Athena Minerva with Owl Painting Art WIP + Blue Angel Website Update...

Here is a work in progress view of my original big eye Greek goddess Athena (also know to the Romans as Minerva) with her owl 16"x20" painting.  This goddess is looking a bit intense at this point I think.  Her face is blocked in, but I think I need a bit more lights and darks before I consider the skin tones of her face done...  

I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

"Winter Belle" Original 8"x10" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Winter Belle" is of a big eye blue angel fairy with her eyes serenely closed.  It has a surreal lowbrow fantasy feel...  This piece 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! 

Work in Progress Original Big Eye Athena Minerva with Owl Painting Art WIP...

Here is a work in progress view of an original big eye Greek goddess Athena (also know to the Romans as Minerva) with her owl painting.  I've started on her neck in this WIP, there's a bit of a glare under her chin as I took the photo when it was still wet.  Her skin tone is an olive, I think I may need some more lights and darks, but I'm going to work on her face for a bit and then decide...


I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:
http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

Athena and Her Owl Big Eye Original Painting Work in Progress...

Here is another work in progress view of my large 16"x20" original big eye Athena Greek goddess (known to the Romans as Minerva) with her little owl painting.  The eyes are almost done.  I'm going to have to start a fresh palette if I'm going to have room to mix her skin tones... 

Music by Jean-Honoré Fragonard at the Norton Simon Museum of Art + Athena with Owl WIP...

I love this painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard that hangs in the Norton Simon Museum of Art.  It is thought that the woman may be Erato, a muse of music and lyric poetry.  During a lecture I attended, the speaker said that this painting would likely be hung high, perhaps above a doorway.  It has a beautiful soft focus that I love.

Music by Jean-Honoré Fragonard

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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Here is a work in progress view of my large 16"x20" original big eye Athena Greek goddess (known to the Romans as Minerva) with her little owl painting.  I think I'm almost done with the background at this point (although the painting is showing a bit darker here then it actually is on my monitor)...

Athena & Her Owl Original Painting Work in Progress...

Here is a work in progress view of my large 16"x20" original big eye Athena Greek goddess (known to the Romans as Minerva) with her little owl painting.  The sketch is down and I have begun painting the sky.  Still quite a ways to go with her, but I think she's starting in a good direction...

Athena Minerva Goddess + Owl Sketch Art & Steampunk Harvestman Spider Website Update...

I think that this sketch of the goddess Athena / Minerva with her owl companion is very close to being ready to transfer to canvas.  I've been working on getting her face right, sketching various owls, combining the two...  Sometimes getting the sketch right can take me quite a while, but I think it's worth it to have a sketch that really works for me before I start painting...


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

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

Harvestman is of an opilione arachnid.  When I started the painting, I thought he was a spider, but I learned otherwise.  I think he'd make a fine addition to a steampunk or fall or Halloween decor!  The style is a steampunk realism.  This piece 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!