Original Big Eye Gothic Mermaid Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! April 21-24 Sketches...

"Midnight Kiss" Original 5"x7" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Midnight Kiss," an original painting of a big eye gothic mermaid with a fancy betta fish inspired tail. She has huge violet eyes and lips of blue. The piece has a surreal lowbrow fantasy feel. Mermaids are a favorite subject of mine...  The original 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 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 white flowers, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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April 21-24 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a look of gentle concern...  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 April. This is from day 21. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a peony flower.  Peonies have so many luscious petals...  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 April.  This is from day 22.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a compassionate expression...  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 April. This is from day 23. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has pearls interlaced through her hair...  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 April. This is day 24. 

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Big Eye Fairy Angel Waterlily Art Original Painting Work in Progress + April Sketches, Sketch 10, Peony Flower

In this original work in progress WIP big eye maiden painting I've blocked in her dress and worked on some details of her features.  This is a very mini update, my time has been a little scattered lately...  I am looking forward to starting on her hair, then I'll revisit some of the shading of her dress and perhaps her face.  This fairytale angel fairy with water lilies in her hair will be Snow White when she's complete.

This big eyed beauty is on an 8"x10" canvas in acrylics.  

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 peony flower.  I had so much fun with the first one, I decided to try a second one.  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 April.  This is day 10.  

This is a rough sketch.

Sketch of Peony Flower, Pug Dog & Big Eye Angel Fairy/ April 7, 8, & 9 Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a peony flower.  I think it's the first time I've drawn one of these, they are such pretty flowers though.  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 April.  This is from day 7.  

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

Here is a sketch of a pug.  I think they are adorable little dogs...  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 April.  This is from day 8.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet curiousity...  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 April.  This is day 9.

This is a rough sketch.

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

http://alexandramacvean.blogspot.com/

Yesterday I posted some images from the Sketchbook West Show that I am a part of, if you'd like to see them they are here...