Big Eye Siamese Balinese Kitten Cat Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Bennett Slater ART OF CHARACTER at the Corey Helford Gallery, CLOSED Show...

"Make Time to Cuddle" Original Painting by Lisabella Russo Sold, Additional Animal Art Here

My featured painting is "Make Time to Cuddle."  This kitten has huge blue eyes, sometimes my animals tend towards realism, but this one has a surreal lowbrow feel.  I follow my heart with each painting in which direction to go.  This original big eye Siamese Balinese kitten painting is sold, but art prints and LE ACEO prints are available on my website year round! 


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.  I'm trying something different and letting them loop around for a few turns...  This month, my theme is cats and dogs, you may see them here.

Featured Image "Make Time to Cuddle"
5"x7" Open Edition print on Sale here
ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 on Sale here

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Bennett Slater ART OF CHARACTER (Closed Show)

Corey Helford Gallery  

JUNE 29 - AUGUST 3, 2019

One of the things that I love about the Corey Helford Gallery is that they tend to host a multitude of shows at once.  I went to see their Hello Kitty exhibit (photos pending) and was pleasantly surprised to see the work of Bennett Slater in the group show "Art of Character."  I've seen this artist's work before in various shows, but this was my first time seeing so many together, I love the lowbrow surreal animals in his works.  In this series there are dogs, a duck, a deer, and a cat.  However, his art has a very unique conceptually compelling take on these.  This series is entitled "Goody Gumbdrops" and in his own words "There is no such thing as a simple life, but the desire to achieve one drives so many of our base impulses."  His works are oils on wood and juxtapose traditional techniques with melting perspectives.

STRAWBERRY CREAM by Bennett Slater

DOUBLE DUCK by Bennett Slater

SWEET KITTY by Bennett Slater

MINT DIP by Bennett Slater

HOT DOGGY by Bennett Slater

Big Eye Balinese Siamese Cat Kitten Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Art Sketches of Big Eye Angel Fairies & Flowers, August 23-29 Daily Sketch...

I'm so thrilled to be back in town, but I'm a bit under the weather, I will try to post when I can, but it may be a bit before I'm back to my usual schedule...

"Make Time to Cuddle" Original 5"x7" Painting Sold, Art Prints & LE ACEO Prints Here.

Usually I share an available original piece on Tuesday, but although the original big eye cat painting has sold, this Siamese Balinese kitten just felt like visiting...

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 flowers and includes a selection of some of my white flower art; you may see them here.  

However, this time the auctions will go dark before the next 1st Tuesday, so I'm listing this one as a bonus sale print and LE ACEO...  There will hopefully be additional art available as open edition giclee art and LE ACEO prints next Tuesday.

Bonus Featured Image "Make Time to Cuddle"

5"x7" 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 has a demure glance and roses in her 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 August.  This is from day 23.

This is a rough sketch.  

Here is a sketch of a calla lily.  These flowers are so full of grace...  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 August.  This is from day 24.  

This is a rough sketch.  

Here is a sketch of a marigold.  It is the variation of this flower most often seen in connection with Dia de los Muertos...  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 August.  This is from day 25.  

This is a rough sketch.  

Here is a sketch of a marigold with buds.  I have seen and appreciated the beauty of this flower frequently, I did a small painting of some similar ones not so very long ago...  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 August.  This is from day 26.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has two little skull barettes 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 August.  This is from day 27.

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  Her gaze has a quiet intensity.  I think she is most likely an 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 from day 28.

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a camellia.  One thing that I so very much love about these flowers is that they bloom so frequently...  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 August.  This is day 29.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Whew!  I am now, for the moment, caught up on posting the sketches I have been doing daily...

Original Big Eye Gothic Fairy Iris Garden Guardian Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! August Sketches...

"Iris Dream" Original 16"x20" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Iris Dream". The original big eye gothic angel fairy garden guardian painting 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 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 cute and fluffy animals with Little Bo Peep as a chaperone, 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 kitten.  I think this sweet little cat very much needs a cuddle.  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 23.   

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.

WIP Gothic Big Eye Fairy Angel Art Original Painting Work in Progress + May Sketches, Sketch 6, Happy Kitten...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I've been working on her ever so pale skin...  Next I'll be moving on to her eyebrows and eyelashes.  I haven't decided yet if I'll do her eye makeup before her lips, I'm hoping to do something quite interesting with her makeup.  She is likely a fairy angel.  This is an 8"x10" 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.

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

Here is a sketch of a big eyed kitten.  This cat seems to be very pleased.  I doubt I will paint him, but I did enjoy sketching him.


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

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/

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas if you Celebrate it!

The holiday season seems to have come so quickly this year!  I hope it is filled with joy, love, and hope for you.  I hope you have a wonderful Christmas if you celebrate it.  This angel fairy and her cat and I send Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas wishes from http://www.lisarusso.com.

Edit, Now Up on My Website! 

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

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

I'm also participating in Show Your Face this week.

Gothic Big Eye Angel with Black Cat Original Art Painting + Blue Winter Angel! Art Prints & ACEO Prints!

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

8"x10" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "All Creatures Great and Small," an original angel fairy painting.  This big eye gothic beauty has green eyes that match the eyes of the black cat she is holding protectively in her arms.  The art has an surreal lowbrow fantasy feel...  

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of Winter and Christmas.  In addition to another original angel, I also have prints of my cardinal bird and a poinsettia flower!  

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

This Week "Winter Belle" Original 8"x10" Painting here

8"x10" Open Edition print here

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

I am also listing "Winter Belle," an original angel fairy painting.  This big eye beauty has her eyes softly closed and is composed almost entirely in shades of blue. There are snowflakes drifting gently by.  The art has an surreal lowbrow fantasy feel...  

After the auction, "Winter Belle" will be available on my website here

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to put some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have been updating my website.  It's an ongoing project, but there is now an excellent selection of art available!

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!

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 a Unicorn, a Surreal Kitten Art Print, & ACEOs!

"Snowy Night" Original 5"x7" painting here

5"x7" print here

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

This week I am listing "Snowy Night" my original unicorn painting.  It is my first completed painting of 2014!  It's also inspired by a photograph by Shawn Parker.  I also have additional giclee art prints here.  This week my theme is four legged friends

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...

"Make Time to Cuddle" Original Painting SOLD

5"x7" print here

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

This is my featured print for the week.  I also have additional giclee art prints on ebay here.  This week there is a black cat with an angel, a fairy cat and a fairy dog, abstract unicorns and a less abstract unicorn, as well as a horse.

An Original Painting of a Fairy Angel, a Kitten Art Print, and More Prints! + 29 Faces 24

My featured print auction for the week is on ebay here.  It is titled "Make Time to Cuddle" and is of a big eyed Siamese kitten.  I also have additional giclee art prints here.

They're all based on my original paintings and are starting today and ending next Tuesday.  This week I've selected a mermaid, a landscape, flowers, a fairy puppy, and a mystic foal...

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!

Actually the prints are at a lower price point this week, I may also lower the prices on my website so that they're only 20% more than the start price that they are on ebay, but I haven't had a chance to do that yet.

Face 24

I'm listing this original painting here and the print of it is here.  The title is "Lace Wings" and it is of a Latina gothic fairy angel...

This is also my 24th face for the 29 faces challenge.  The challenge is to share 29 faces in the month of September.  I've shared her before, but in the rules it says it's okay to share some older works as long as the majority of the faces are new faces.  This lovely lady has big purple eyes...    

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

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.