Original Lisianthus Flowers Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Rough Sketches of Some Orchids...

"Lisianthus Beauties" Original 4"x3.5" Painting on Acid Free Vellum Paper in a 5.25"x4.75" Frame Here

This week my featured painting is "Lisianthus Beauties."  These light lilac flowers captured my imagination when I photographed them at Huntington Gardens.  The art has a soft realist impressionist feel.  The original lisianthus floral acrylic painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  

If you'd like to see some of my process for this painting, I've shared my shared some of the steps from sketch to final version here.

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 cats and dogs; you may see them here.

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Rough Sketches of Some Orchid Flowers / Art Sketch Daily

So, whilst I've continued to sketch daily, I haven't been posting each and every sketch, but here are some of my sketches of an assortment of these lovely flowers.  I think my next flower painting may be an orchid, there are so many lovely variations!  Orchids are one of my favorite flowers...

These are rough sketches, but you may see some of my completed floral paintings here if you'd like.

My Photograph of White Lisianthus Flowers at Huntington Gardens + Art Sketches, November 6, 7, & 8/ Big Eye Angel, Mermaid, & Fairy Daily Sketch...

I took this photograph of these white lisianthus flowers at Huntington Gardens some time ago.  They are not presently blooming, but I loved the beauty of their grouped blossoms.  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 maiden.  She seems to be quite peaceful...  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 November. This from day 6. 

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 67. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a cautious look...  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 November. This is from day 7. 

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 68. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a curious 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 November. This is day 8. 

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 69. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Original Lisianthus Flowers Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! "A Celebration of Life and Love" Dia de los Muertos Exhibit...

"A Celebration of Life and Love"

Dia de los Muertos is to me a celebration of life and honoring those we have lost.  There is a great allure and solace in the love we share and this inspires me to express my joy in paint.  Eyes are the window to the truth of what is within, my big eyed calavera catrina beauties are how I share this love.  I was honored to participate in "A Celebration of Life and Love" at the San Juan Capistrano Library.  

Some of the artwork I photographed at the show is here, I also saw some amazing Aztec dancers, but I will endeavor to share that another day...

"Remembrance (Recuerdo)" by Lisa Isabella Russo with Artist  (Photo by Alex Ledante)

"Amongst the Ancestors (Entre Los Antepasados)" by Lisa Isabella Russo 

"La Sonrisa (The Smile)" by Lisa Isabella Russo 

"Sister Cancer" by Chuka Susan Chesney

"Soup Bones" I by Stephen Levey

"Release" by Jen Duran

"Captured" (top) and "The Mad Hatress" (bottom) by David Sorensen

"Bride" (top) and "Final Rest" (bottom) by Skye Amber Sweet

"The Woman & the Fire" by Stanley Lehman

"Dia de Los Muertos Series (6 of 6)" by Paul Montelongo

"Porcelain" by George Paul Miller

"Honoring the Dead" by Scott Hogue

"Renacimiento" (top), "Fatal Promise" (middle), and "Puesta de Sol" (bottom) by Alex Ledante

"Renacimiento" with Artist Alex Ledante

If you'd like to view the art in person, the show is open until November 30th.  If you're interested in any of the art, please contact Skye Amber Sweet at skyepoet.com.  

San Juan Capistrano Library 

31495 El Camino Real

Library 949-493-1752 

The festival exhibit dates are officially Sun. 10/1 - Thurs. 11/30  

Gallery / Library hours to view art outside reception date is as follows:

Monday-Thursday 10:00a - 7:00p

Saturday-Sunday 9:00a - 5:00p 

Fridays- CLOSED

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 tomorrow.

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"Lisianthus Beauties" Original 4"x3.5" Painting on Acid Free Vellum Paper in a 5.25"x4.75" Frame Here

This week my featured painting is "Lisianthus Beauties."  These light lilac flowers captured my imagination when I photographed them at Huntington Gardens.  The art has a soft realist impressionist feel.  The original lisianthus floral acrylic painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  This is the first time this painting has been available online.


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 purple flowers; you may see them here.

Featured Image "Lisianthus Beauties"
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/

Happy Earth Day Wishes & Art Sketch of a Lisianthus Flower, April 33 Daily Sketches + Neutra Institute Gallery & Museum Show Opening...

Happy Earth Day Wishes from this big eye garden guardian fairy and from me at lisarusso.com!

If interested...  

"Iris Dream" Original 16"x20" Acrylic Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

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Here is a sketch of two lisianthus flowers.  There are also a few buds, interestingly the buds resemble rosebuds.  I think I'd like for them to be my next floral painting... 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in April.  This is day 22.  

This is a rough sketch.

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Today is the opening day of El Festival de las Flores at the Neutra Institute Gallery & Museum Show.  I'll be there towards the end; my iris painting, showed framed here will be a part of it!  I'll try to take some photos while I'm there...

Opening reception
Saturday, April 22 at 6 PM - 10 PM
Dulce Stein Presents at The Neutra
2379 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA  90039
(323) 247-7113

The closing reception will be Sunday May 7th from 6-9 PM.
Additional viewing days are by appointment, please contact me if you're interested in setting up a visit and I'll put you in touch with the curator.  There will also be some special events during the run of the show, I'll update you as I know more...

The opening reception event information is here.

The December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit at the Whittier Art Gallery + DEC Sketches, Sketch 17, Fairy Angel...

Lisa Isabella Russo with "Lisianthus Beauties" Painting

Here is my original lisianthus painting, framed and in the December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit at the Whittier Art Gallery.  Framed "Lisianthus Beauties" measures 5 1/4" x 4 3/4", unframed this tiny acrylic painting on vellum paper measures 4"x3.5".  There was a lot of wonderful art and artists at the exhibit and it's still open until December 24th!  I picked a handful of my favorites to share with you.

December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit

Whittier Art Gallery

8035 Painter Ave

Whittier, California 90602

(562) 698-8710

Show runs until Saturday December 24th

The gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 1-6

by Linda Della Zoppa

by Gwen McCants

by Iris Harris

"Santa's Snowy Ride" by Mary Ragan

by Pat Brown

"Selfie!" by Leah Schmaltz

by Yoshio C. Nakamura

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a look of sweet determination...  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 December.  This is day 17.  

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

Lisianthus Flowers Original Painting Framed for the December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit at the Whittier Art Gallery + November Sketches, Sketch 27, Fairy Angel, 300th Consecutive...

Edit: I should be heading out to the exhibit towards the end, in the 5pm-6pm range, if you're in the area, I would love to see you there!

Here is my original lisianthus painting, framed and ready to go for the December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit at the Whittier Art Gallery.  Framed "Lisianthus Beauties" measures 5 1/4" x 4 3/4", unframed this tiny acrylic painting on vellum paper measures 4"x3.5".  I intend to be at the opening, but I'm not sure exactly at what time though yet.

December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit

Whittier Art Gallery

8035 Painter Ave

Whittier, California 90602

(562) 698-8710

Show runs Wednesday November 30th through Saturday December 24th

The gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 1-6

Opening Reception Saturday December 3rd from 3-6

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a hat of many flowers and a considering gaze.  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.   She is in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.  I am using Col-Erase Prismacolor pencils, I like having the option to erase a bit. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in November.  This is day 27.  It is my 300th day of consecutive sketching since February 1st...

This is a sketch in colored pencils.  You may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.  I'm not really a colored pencil artist but I am exploring something new for the sketchbook.  I will be juxtaposing my usual rough sketches with the colored pencil sketches at varying intervals.  I tend to sketch very lightly, so these and my usual pencil ones are darkened a bit in photoshop for online viewing. 

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

WIP Lisianthus Flowers Art Original Painting Work in Progress + November Sketches, Sketch 23, Barred Owl...

In this original 4"x3.5" work in progress WIP acrylic painting of lisianthus flowers, I've laid in the flower petals.  I still have to paint the flowers' cores as well as some touch ups, but I feel close enough to completion to share that this painting will be included in the December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit at the Whittier Art Gallery.  It's a tiny little painting on vellum paper that will go in a tiny little frame...  Once I've finished and have framed it, I'll try to post an image this Sunday before I deliver it.

December Miniatures and Small Works Exhibit

Whittier Art Gallery

8035 Painter Ave

Whittier, California 90602

(562) 698-8710

Show runs Wednesday November 30th through Saturday December 24th

The gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 1-6

Opening Reception Saturday December 3rd from 3-6

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 usually post a photograph on Wednesdays, but I may be changing that to Mondays.  I'm not sure though, I just very much wanted to share this one today...

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Here is a sketch of a barred owl.  I love owls, they seem so very wise!  It is in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.   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 November.  This is day 23.   

This is a sketch in colored pencils.  I'm not really a colored pencil artist but I am exploring something new for the sketchbook.  I will be juxtaposing my usual rough sketches with the colored pencil sketches at varying intervals.  I tend to sketch very lightly, so these and my usual pencil ones are darkened a bit in photoshop for online viewing. 

WIP Lisianthus Flowers Art Original Painting Work in Progress + November Sketches, Sketch 18, Big Eye Fairy Angel...

In this original 4"x3.5" work in progress WIP acrylic painting of lisianthus flowers, I've laid in the background and the stems of the flowers.  It's a tiny little painting on vellum paper that will go in a tiny little frame...

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 big eyed maiden.  She has a serious expression.  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 November.  This is day 18.

This is a rough sketch.