Painting Touch Ups + Sketch of a Fairy Angel, Daffodil Flowers, & Big Eye Goddess / May 30-June 1 / Art Sketches Daily...

Every so often, I try to get organized.  As I was sorting my paintings, I came across five that needed touch ups.  These four are the ones I worked on this week.  They're now retouched and I will be changing how I store my paintings.  I had them stacked upon each other and some sections of the paint stuck.  Due to a wonderful gift of a bookshelf, I now have them upright with parchment paper between them.  Touch ups can be challenging, but I'm pleased to say these ones went well and these are back to being available.

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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May 30-June 1 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has some ringlets cascading down...  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 May. This is from day 30. 

This is a rough sketch.  

Here is a sketch of a cluster of daffodil flowers.  They have such a sweetness to them...  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 May.  This is from day 31.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a quality of mystery.  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 June. This is day 1.

This is a rough sketch.

Part of the Process...

You may have noted that I've been incorporating more glazing into my art.  This is my sacrificial 11"x14" canvas.  I use it to to test the strength of glazes against the colors I have on my substrate.  It's difficult to tell just by looking at it on the palette.  This canvas is pretty full though, so one of the things I hope to do today is cover it with gesso so that I may resume using it for tests...


This is sometimes part of my process towards completing a piece, you may see some of my finished paintings at http://www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

Back of Plank Wired for Hanging for My Next Big Eye Fairy Art Painting + Show Info...

It took me a while to figure out how I could wire a wooden plank.  Some people carve into them using a special attachment for their drill, but I didn't feel confident that I could do that successfully.  The solution I found was to put four small screws in and attach the wire in the direction I planned to hang the piece.  The reason there are four is that I like my art to hang flush against the wall.  I do the wiring prior to painting because I worry that I might crack the wood after I've already done the painting, so I try to err on the side of caution... 

This is for a big eye fairy angel that I am working on the color options for right now.  I finished my tiny little painting, she will be at the Whittier Art Gallery in the Miniatures and Small Works Show which runs from December 2nd to January 2nd.  I'll be at the reception on Saturday and I'll post more information as well as the work in progress view of her almost complete on Friday.  The gallery info is here.