Happy Easter! Original Bunny Rabbit Painting Amidst the Calla Lilies...

 

I hope you have a wonderful Easter day!  My little bunny ball of fluff that I painted wanted to wish you a hoppy Easter from amidst the calla lilies blooming as well...

Bunny Love! Annie Stegg Gerard's Spring Sale Until April 28th...

 

One of my favorite artists is Annie Stegg Gerard and she's having a Spring Sale in her shop https://www.gallerygerard.com/store until April 28th.  I bought these two bunny prints and a set of her dragon postcards.  The prints were shipped flat and signed at no additional cost.  She's the most incredible artist, if you have a chance, take a look...  

Hippity Hoppitus! Happy Easter from this Original Big Eye Albino Bunny Girl Painting...

 

Happy Easter from me and from this original big eye albino bunny girl painting.  She is 11"14" on wood and is painted in duo oils.  I hope you have a wonderful holiday!

WIP Work in Progress! Original big eye bunny girl painting... Still a ways to go...

 

Here is a WIP work in progress image of this original bunny girl painting.  She is 11"14" on wood and is being painted in duo oils.  I'd planned to start the bird on Friday, but have been working on this one.  I have unknown layers to go on her but I'm having a lot of fun painting her.   

WIP Work in Progress! Original big eye bunny girl painting...

 

It's been a while since I've posted a WIP work in progress image.  This original bunny girl painting is 11"14" on wood and is being painted in duo oils.  I've completed the underpainting.  Next up will be her fluffy hair...

Happy Chinese Lunar New Year! Original Bunny Rabbit Oil Painting...

 

In honor of Chinese Lunar New Year, I have painted this tiny bunny rabbit painting.  The panel measures 4"x4"!  I hope your new year is festive and full of good fortune...

Happy Easter Wishes From This Sweet Bunny Rabbit and I...

Happy Easter Wishes from this bunny and from me at lisabellarusso.com if you celebrate Easter!

"Ode to Spring" Original Painting Sold, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

It's a different kind of holiday this year...  I hope you are staying safe regardless and have a wonderful hoppy happy Easter if you celebrate it!  I love bunnies so much, I hope you will enjoy this bunny friend.   

Rough Sketch of a Big Eye Bunny Girl Maiden/ Art Sketches Daily #dailysketch #draweveryday...

Here is my big eye bunny girl maiden rough sketch.  She is actually a merging of two sketches in photoshop.  I did her face first then sketched some ears.  I played with their size and angles a bit to get them just so.  I do continue to sketch daily, I find a bit of art routine is very important to my day.  I'm hoping to do a drawing of this one as well as a painting.  Although it seems unlikely I will complete her for Easter, I love bunnies any time of the year!


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 mermaid art plus some more; you may see them here.

Share Your Ears #shareyourears

Original Winter Bunny Rabbit Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! WIP Chocolate Labrador Lab Puppy Dog Work in Progress...

"Snowy Bunny" Original 8"x10" Painting on Canvas here

This week my featured painting is "Snowy Bunny," an original white winter hare painting.  I love bunnies and rabbits so much!  This is one of my favorite paintings, it is perfect for a white Christmas even if you never see snow or actually anytime of year...  This original rabbit painting is available on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  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 winter and Christmas, you may see them here.

Featured Image "Snowy Bunny"

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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WIP Chocolate Labrador Lab Puppy Dog Art Original Painting Work in Progress...

In this original wip work in progress acrylic painting of a chocolate labrador, I have finished the underpainting of the dog.  In the bottom portion, I have started to work up the final colors a bit.  The panel that I'm painting on is 8"x10" although the original is spoken for.  I will release prints at some point in the future.  

This is a work in progress, but I also post finished pieces here as well if you'd like to come to visit!  You also may see some of my finished paintings at lisabellarusso.com if you'd like.

Original Lionhead Bunny Rabbit Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! October 6-10 Sketches, Sketch Art Daily...

"Maximillion" Original 10"x8" Painting on Panel here

This week my featured painting is "Maximillion," an original grey lionhead rabbit painting.  I love bunnies and rabbits so much!  This rabbit's photo reference is courtesy of his person David Reeves Payne.  This original rabbit painting is available on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The art has a realist impressionist 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 Halloween and Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

http://www.create-with-joy.com/

Edit 10/12: I've ran out of time to do a separate post for PPF today, so I am sharing this completed painting.

I may not be able to do a separate post on Friday, so I may link to this post for Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

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October 6-10 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She seems to be pondering a matter of great depth.  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel 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 October. This is from day 6. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of begonia blossoms.  These flowers have such a diversity of shapes...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in September.  This is from day 7.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is charming with flowers 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 September. This is day 8. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a blanket flower.  They have such a vibrance that is difficult to convey with pencils, but still their form is quite lovely...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in September.  This is from day 9.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed 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 October.  This is day 10.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Original Lionhead Bunny Rabbit Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! March 14-27 Sketches Update...

"Maximillion" Original 8"x10" Painting on Panel here

This week my featured painting is "Maximillion," an original grey lionhead rabbit painting.  At this time of year, I think of bunnies a bit more thank usual, but not by much...  I love bunnies and rabbits so much!  This rabbit's photo reference is courtesy of his person David Reeves Payne.  This original rabbit painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The art has a realist impressionist 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 maidens with flowers, you may see them here.

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

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March 14-27 Update

I am returned from being out of town.  I did manage to sketch daily while I've been away, but this is a much larger group of sketches than I normally share at one time as a result of that, I hope that you will enjoy them...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a gentle charm...  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 March. This is from day 14. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of an African daisy.  They have a simple beauty...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

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

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of some dogwood blossoms.  I'm not sure if I've quite captured them, I may try this one again...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is from day 16.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a cautiuous gaze...  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 March. This is from day 17. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a daylily.  I love lilies...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is from day 18.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is surrounded by veils...  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel 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 from day 19. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet joyfulness...  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 March. This is from day 20. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a zinnia flower in full bloom.  I was a bit intimidated by the multitude of petals, but once I started, I quite enjoyed sketching this blossom...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is from day 21.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has an expression of surprise...  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 March. This is from day 22. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of some flowering tobacco.  I found them quite charming...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

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

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a somewhat haunted quality...  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel 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 from day 24. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a quality of intensity...  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 March. This is from day 25. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a hibiscus.  I enjoyed the close up view...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this sketch or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is from day 26.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is wearing a dashing hat...  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 March. This is day 27. 

This is a rough sketch.

Original Winter Bunny Rabbit Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! December Sketches...

"Snowy Bunny" Original 8"x10" Painting on Canvas here

This week my featured painting is "Snowy Bunny," an original white winter hare painting.  I love bunnies and rabbits so much!  This is one of my favoritie paintings, it is perfect for winter even if you never see snow or actually anytime of year...  This original rabbit painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The art has a realist impressionist 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 mermaids and mermaid friends, 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 tulip.  I also have spring on the mind...  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 December.  This is from day 25.  

This is a rough sketch.

 Here is a sketch of another tulip.  They're such charming 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 December.  This is day 26. 

This is a rough sketch.

Test Canvas for WIP Big Eye Ghost Art Original Painting Work in Progress + November Sketches, Sketch 11 & 12, Goddess & Fairy Bunny...

This is a test for the hair of my original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a big eye ghost.  I actually have a number of tests on this canvas; the braid for Wednesday Addams, the hair/skin for my orchid guardian, the fins for "Teacher's Pets," and more.  When I'm trying something I've never painted before or that I think will be tricky, I sometimes like to try things out on my test canvas.  For "Moonrise" I've tried using layers, brushes, and differently sized sponges.  Having done these tests I've concluded the method which I think will work the best, it will actually be a combination of layering and different tools.  It looks like my test canvas is pretty full again, I think it's time to gesso over this one or start a new one...  

This is a test for 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.

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has an otherwordly quality...  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel 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 November. This is from day 11. 

I would like to try to reach a goal of 100 faces sketched on consecutive days, I started this effort on September 1st, 2017...  This is face 72. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is part bunny, I just had bunnies on the mind...  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 November. This is day 12. 

I would like to try to reach a goal of 100 faces sketched on consecutive days, I started this effort on September 1st, 2017...  This is face 73. 

This is a rough sketch. 

My Photograph of a Bunny Rabbit at Huntington Gardens + June Sketches Art, Day 7 Sketch, Mermaid...

I took this photograph of this bunny rabbit at Huntington Gardens.  He was hiding amongst the flowers so sweetly.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo! 

I love to paint animals, 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.  Her hair is windswept and she has a sweet yet wary gaze.  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be a goddess or a fairy angel.  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 7.

This is a rough sketch.  

Original Lionhead Bunny Rabbit Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! June Sketches...

"Maximillion" Original 8"x10" Painting on Panel here

This week my featured painting is "Maximillion," an original grey lionhead rabbit painting.  I love bunnies and rabbits so much!  This rabbit's photo reference is courtesy of his person David Reeves Payne.  This original rabbit painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The art has a realist impressionist 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 some of my animals, you may see them here.   There is also an angel who was a bonus auction from last month...

Featured Image "Maximillion"

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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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She looks as if she is about to impart a gem of wisdom.  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 June.  This is day 6.

This is a rough sketch.  

WIP Magician's Lionhead Bunny Rabbit Art Original Painting Work in Progress + May Sketches, Sketch 26 & 26, Flapjack Octopus & Mermaid...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting I've been working on the magic hat...  I didn't get a chance to do a lot of painting this week.  I am very close to finishing my Snow White painting though.  This rabbit's name is Maximillion and the reference is courtesy of his person David Reeves Payne.  I know I've painted a quite a few bunny paintings, but I love rabbits so, I think there's always room to add another member to my fluffle...  

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 couple of flapjack octopi.  I selected these two to refine and draw again from the four I sketched last week for some mini paintings I hope to start on soon.  One will be solo and the other octopus will be a friend to a mermaid maiden...

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

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  Her long hair is flowing down around her shoulders.  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be a goddess or a fairy angel.  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 26.

This is a rough sketch. 

WIP Magician's Lionhead Bunny Rabbit Art Original Painting Work in Progress + May Sketches, Sketch 18 & 19, Flapjack Octopus & Fairy Angel...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting I've been working on the bunny's fur and I've started blocking in the hat, I still have quite a ways to go though... The rabbit's name is Maximillion and the reference is courtesy of his person David Reeves Payne.  I know I've painted a quite a few bunny paintings, but I love rabbits so, I think there's always room to add another member to my fluffle...  

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 four flapjack octopi.  Scientists are considering naming them adorablis and I can definitely see why.  I'd like to do a mini painting of one of them and possibly also have one octopus be a friend to a tiny mermaid...

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in May.  This is from day 18.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet smile and has put flowers in the brim of her hat.  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 May.  This is day 19.

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Magician's Lionhead Bunny Rabbit Art Original Painting Work in Progress + May Sketches, Sketch 11, Big Eye Fairy Angel...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting I've started work on the bunny's fur, it still needs more attention before I move on to the hat.  Ah fluffity fluff fluff fluff... The rabbit's name is Maximillion and the reference is courtesy of his person David Reeves Payne.  There is also the magic hat, but that will come later.  I know I've painted a quite a few bunny paintings, but I love rabbits so, I think there's always room to add another member to my fluffle...  

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 won't have the opportunity to post on Friday, so I'm posting my work in progress a bit earlier than usual.

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.  She seems to have a gentle pout as she thinks of something yet to be resolved.  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 May.  This is day 11.

This is a rough sketch.  

My Photograph of a Magnolia Flower + Sketch of a Big Eye Fairy, a Camellia, & a Bunny Rabbit/ Art Sketches Daily/ May 8, 9, & 10

I took this photograph of this magnolia flower at Alex's old place.  Before they trimmed them, the boughs dipped very low and I was able to get close shots of some of these gorgeous flowers.  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.  Her hair is long and lovely and she has some accent streaks running through it.  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 May.  This is day 8.

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a camellia.  Some camellia flowers are more elaborate than others.  This time I selected one that I felt had a simple elegance to sketch.  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 9.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a bunny rabbit.  He has paused amidst some flowers.  Bunnies hold a special place in my heart.  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 May.  This is day 10.

This is a rough sketch.