Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas if You Celebrate it!

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas if you celebrate it.  This big eyed angel, kitty, and I and I send Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas wishes from lisarusso.com.

I've kept up with my daily sketches, but this is just a quick hello, I'll try to update my sketches when time permits.  I hope you're having a wonderful holiday season!

Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day & Sketches of Big Eye Angels Fairies Maidens & Flowers / August 11-17 / Art Sketch Daily...

For the month of August I will be offering a free random rough sketch included with any original art order on my website lisarusso.com!  I plan on making some adjustments in pricing and content on my website, so now is an excellent time to take a look...

"La Gata Negra" Original Painting Sold, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day from this kitty and I at lisarusso.com!  I usually share works in progress on Fridays, but I don't currently have any black cats in the works, so I thought I would share this one.  I also usually post at least one finished piece on Tuesdays if you'd like to come to visit! 

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

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

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August 11-17 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has fox ears...  I think she is most likely a kitsune, although she could also be a mermaid, 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 August. This is from day 11. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a tulip.  I'm fond of the inside 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 August.  This is from day 12.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a serious expression...  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 August. This is from day 13. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a shrubby cinquefoil.  I'm not very familiar with these flowers, but they are pretty...  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 August.  This is from day 14.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She protects bunnies.  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 August. This is from day 15. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a tulip.  These flowers have a graceful quality...  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 August.  This is from day 16.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a fun little flower hat...  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 August.  This is day 17. 


This is a rough sketch.

Black Kitty Cat Art Completed Original Painting + Art Sketch of a Big Eye Angel Fairy, January 25 Daily Sketches...

I have completed this original painting of a black kitty cat, she has big green eyes and is very sweet.  She was inspired by a kitten that was found abandoned and rescued by a wonderful family.  This acrylic 8"x10" painting is going directly to a private collection; however, prints and LE ACEO prints are available here though.

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 a little early, but I'm going to try to join 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 has a rose in her hair and a sweeet sideways glance...  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 January. This is day 25. 

This is a rough sketch.  

WIP Kitty Cat Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketch of Daffodil Flowers & Big Eye Angel Fairy/ January 10 & 11 / Art Sketches Daily...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a cat I've been working on her fur.  I'm a couple of layers in.  She's a black kitty, but I feel her brown underpainting gives her more of a richness...  I'm going to finesse her details and her eyes next, but I'm not quite sure the order.  She'll also need some wiskers.  The panel that I'm painting on is 8"x10"

I usually work on more than one painting at a time, and I do have some others in the works, but this one has a deadline fast approaching...

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 a little early, but I'm going to try to join 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 daffodils.  Two of these sweet flowers are nestled together...  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 January.  This is from day 10.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a look of mild trepidation...  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 January. This day 11. 

This is a rough sketch. 

WIP Kitty Cat Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketch of a Big Eye Fantasy Maidens & Flowers/ January 1-7 / Art Sketches Daily...

I apologize for having been away for a while without giving any notice, I've been a bit distracted.  I hope to be back again on Tuesday with some later than usual listings with an angel theme...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a cat I've been working on her underpainting.  I'm a couple of layers in.  She's actually a black kitty, but when the light hits her she sometimes glows a golden brown...  The panel that I'm painting on is 8"x10"

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.

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Here is a sketch of a calla lily.  This flower has a beautiful twirling quality...  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 January.  This is from day 1.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet shell necklace...  I think she is most likely a mermaid, 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 January. This is from day 2. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She seems to be surprised by something unexpected...  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 December. This is from day 3. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of two African daisies.  They have a cheerful elegance...  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 January.  This is from day 4.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a very determined expression...  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 January. This is from day 5. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of some snowmound spirea flowers.  I think they're quite charming...  I'm unsure if I'll paint them or not, but I did enjoy sketching them. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in January.  This is from day 6.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a look of gentle concern...  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 January. This day 7. 

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Kitty Cat Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketch of a Big Eye Fairy & Calla Lily Flower/ December 27 & 28 / Art Sketches Daily...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a cat I've completed the background.  I started with the base color that I shared last week and then combined two colors on top, wet into wet.  After that I spritzed the colors with water so they combined even more.  Then I let it dry completely.  Most of the areas really worked, but on those that didn't I repeated the process.  Next I'll move on to the kitty underpainting...  The panel that I'm painting on is 8"x10"

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 a little early, but I'm going to try to join 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 has a sweet mischevous quality and a dashing hat...  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 December. This is from day 27. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a calla lily.  These flowers seem bold yet delicate at once to me...  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 28.  

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Kitty Cat Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketch of a Poinsettia, Icelandic Poppy Flower & Big Eye Goddess/ December 20, 21, & 22 Sketches Daily...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a cat I've blocked in the underpainting for the background.  There will be some more layering in the background before I move on to the kitty underpainting...  The panel that I'm painting on is 8"x10"

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 poinsettia.  I love watching their leaves turn from green to red this time of year...  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 20.  

This is still a very rough sketch, I just felt like a bit of color so I used colored pencils.

Here is a sketch of an icelandic poppy.  I think poppies are one of my favorite flowers, they are so delicate...  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 21.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She seems to have a wary expression...  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 December. This is day 22. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Original Purple Clematis Flower Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! December Sketches...

"Clematis" Original 5"x7" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Clematis".  This purple flower was inspired by a photo by Shawn Parker Photography.  The art has a realist impressionist feel.  The original floral painting has some texture in the background and is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints! 


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 kitty cat.  It's closer to how I intend it to be, but still needs some more work.  I'm intending to paint this kitty, but I want to see if I can get the sketch right first...

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 12.  

This is a rough sketch.  

WIP Gothic Big Eye Wednesday Addams Art Original Painting Work in Progress + August Sketches, Sketch 8, Sleepy Kitten...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I'm now happy with the clouds in the sky part of the background.  I still need to paint the lawn and the toombstones before I move on to the girl.  I think I have an idea of where I'm heading now though... 

This big eye gothic beauty is inspired by Wednesday Addams of the Addams Family and she is set in a Gothic cemetery.  This is an 11"x14" painting on gallery wrapped canvas.  

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 www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

Here is a sketch of a sleepy kitten.  I think cats are so adorable and this one looks so sweet.  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 August.  This is day 8.   

This is a rough sketch.

Sketch of a Kitty Cat, March 20 Daily Art Sketches...

Here is a sketch of a reclining cat.  He seems so stretched out and relaxed and yet very alert.  I probably won't paint him because I don't really understand what's going on with his paws, in my reference there's a lot of light in that area and not a lot of form, but I did enjoy sketching him.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in March.  This is day 20.  

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

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

Angel Fairy Mermaid Big Eye Gothic Sketch Art + Cat Kitten Website Update...

Here is a sketch of a gothic big eye maiden with a deeply thoughtful expression. I think I'd like to make her a fairy or angel; but it's also possible she may be an mermaid or possibly a goddess.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her...  

"Kawaii Neko" Original Painting Sold

Open Edition 7"x5" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Kawaii Neko" is of a sweet gray and white kitten gazing backwards.  This piece has a realist impressionist feel.  The title means cute cat in Japanese.  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!

Make Time to Cuddle, Siamese Balinese Kitten Cat Website Update...

"Make Time to Cuddle" Original Painting SOLD

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

"Make Time to Cuddle" is of a Balinese Siamese kitten.  The cat has large blue eyes and a surreal lowbrow feel...  I sold the original, but I do have this available as prints and LE ACEOs! 

It has been a while since I've posted a website update, but when I checked my website I realized I have so many that I've yet to add.  I'd like to be close to up to date sometime this year, so I decided this kitty would like to say hello...  We're going to the opera tonight, I haven't been to the theatre in a very long time!

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! 

A Photograph of a Black Art Cat...

I took this photograph of B when visiting the amazing Art by Christopharo.  She and her story were my inspiration for my painting "All Creatures Great and Small."  She is definitely an art cat, as you can see by her location under the easel; and loves to spend her time as close to Christopharo as possible!  I hope you will enjoy this photo.  

Waiting for You, Brown & Tan Kitty Cat Website Update...

Waiting for You Original Painting SOLD

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

"Waiting for You" is of a patient kitty.  The cat has a soft realist impressionist quality and has long brown and tan fur...  I sold the original, but I do have this available as prints and LE 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!

My Big Eye Angel with her Black Cat Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "All Creatures Great and Small" Original 11"x14" Painting here

8"x10" print here

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

I am listing "All Creatures Great and Small," an original big eye gothic angel with long black hair with green streaks holding her black kitty cat.  She has a lowbrow surreal feel...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday; including a poinsettia flower, a red cardinal bird, various cats, and a dog cuddled up...

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.

After the auction, "All Creatures Great and Small" will be available on my website here.

Work in Progress Dragon & a Hesitant Fairy Kitten...

Here is a work in progress view of an 8"x10" dragon painting.  I've finished with the sky.  I did some touch ups on some of the wet in wet that I'd done as well as doing a few layers on the sections under the wings that I'd forgotten...  I've also started his rock, I'm planning on adding some texture to it and then I can start on the dragon actual.  I'm considering "Dragonsrock" as a title.


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

To Fly or Not to Fly Original Painting SOLD

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

I sold the original version of this fairy kitten debating on the merits of taking flight, but I do have the piece available as prints and LE ACEOs!  I hope you will enjoy seeing this image today. 

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!

Kitten Cat Kitty Sketch...

I sketched this kitten a while ago, unfortunately I've mislaid my reference so I won't be taking her any further unless I find it.  I'm trying to be more organized, but it's a major project!  I thought she fit in with my cute and cuddly theme for my auctions this week, click here if you'd like to see some of my finished pieces of cats and more that are up for auction until Tuesday...

I am also participating in Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:

http://www.bluechairdiary.com/blog/

An Original Painting of Two Horses Grazing, a Kitty Cat Art Print, and more Prints!

My featured print auction for the week is on ebay here.  It is titled "Waiting for You" and is of a brown and tan cat.  I also have additional art prints here.

They're all based on my original paintings with a theme of four legged friends and are starting today and ending next Tuesday.  There are cats, horses, a dog, a fawn, and a bunny rabbit.

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...  The prints have a start price that's approximately 20% off and the original art has a start price that's approximately 25% off!

I'm listing this original painting here and the print of it is here.  The title is "Together" and it is of two horses grazing together.

Still not quite done with a project that is my priority right now.  I want to do Nibblefest this month, the theme is Sci-Fi and Aliens, but I'm not sure if I'll have time.  I don't really have a definite idea yet, just some vague ideas floating about, so we'll see...

If you miss this seven day auction, this painting also lives on my website here.