Happy Summer Solstice! Original Sunflower Flower Art Realist Impressionist Painting...

 

Happy Summer's Solstice Day wishes from me at lisabellarusso.com!

"Sunlight Sunbright" #Original 24"x18" Acrylic #Painting, Open Edition 10"x8" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

Technically summer solstice shared with Father's Day this year, so I decided to share this today.  When I think of summer, I think of long days, heat, and beautiful sunflowers!  Of the three, I think I love sunflowers the most.  They are filled with hope.

Sunlight Sunbright was inspired by some flowers growing in my mother's students gardens.  They were large and lovely.  I very much enjoyed painting this vibrant flower.  The art has a painterly realist impressionist feel.

Happy 4th Fourth of July! Large Original Sunflower Sun Flower Floral Painting...

Happy 4th of July wishes from me at lisabellarusso.com...

"Sunlight Sunbright" Original 18"x24" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints, & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints are available on my website Here

"Sunlight Sunbright" is based on a flower that that was grown by mother's students.  It was a huge sunflower and I decided to paint it large as well!  For summer and Fourth of July, I think of sunflowers and gathering with friends and family.  This year will be a bit different as I believe in caution first, but the beauty of flowers remains to fill my heart.  I hope you will enjoy this painting.  The art has a painterly realist impressionist feel.


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 (well technically last month, I haven't decided my theme for this month yet, but these loop over for a bit), my theme is sunflowers, but there are more than solely flowers to see.  If you would like to take a look; you may see them here.

Featured Image "Sunlight Sunbright"
8"x10" Open Edition print on Sale here
ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 on Sale here

Happy Summer Solstice! Sunflower Flower Original Painting...

Happy Summer Solstice wishes from me at lisabellarusso.com...  

"Sunlight Sunbright" Original 18"x24" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints, & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints are available on my website Here

Sunflowers always make me think of summer...  These flowers are so bright and full of hope.  I hope you have a wonderful first day of summer and that the season is a beautiful one for you.

Original Sunflower Flower Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! July 21-24 Sketches...

"Petite Fleur de Soleil" Original 5"x7" Painting on Canvas Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Petite Fleur de Soleil."  At times, I think upon the beauty of these warm flowers.  Although I tend to lean towards cooler colors in general, I tend to paint sunflowers often, somehow they make me feel hope.  This original sunflower painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The art has a realist impressionist feel.  If you love sunflowers as I do, you may enjoy seeing some of my other sunflower art in the floral section of my website..

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 myths and fairytales, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

http://www.create-with-joy.com/

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July 21-24 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a gentle quality...  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 July. This is from day 21. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a wonderful 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 July. This is from day 22. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of petunia.  It has a sweet energy...  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 July.  This is from day 23.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a delicate softness...  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 July. This is day 24. 

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of Sunflower Flowers at Huntington Gardens + Sketch of a Big Eye Mermaid, Fairy, & Angel/ Art Sketches Daily/ SEP 4-6...

I took this photograph of these sunflowers at Huntington Gardens.  There is something so sweet about these pretty flowers.  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 gothic maiden.  I think she has an allure of mystery...  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 September. This is from day 4. 

I am also participating in the September 29 Faces Challenge! The goal is to share 29 faces in the month of September.  I may extend it out to a goal of 100 faces sketched on consecutive days...

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  I think she has a sweetness to her...  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 September. This is from day 5. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  Her lips are parted gently with surprise.  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 September. This is day 6. 

This is a rough sketch.  

Original Sunflower Flower Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! The Van Gogh and Friends Exhibition at the Huntington Art Gallery Part II...

I am starting to feel much better, I am hopeful that this week will be better than last...

"Petite Fleur de Soleil" Original 5"x7" Painting on Canvas Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Petite Fleur de Soleil."  As summer draws to a close, I think upon the beauty of these warm flowers.  Although I tend to lean towards cooler colors in general, I tend to paint sunflowers often, somehow they make me feel hope.  This original sunflower painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The art has a realist impressionist feel.  If you love sunflowers as I do, you may enjoy seeing some of my other sunflower art in the floral section of my website..

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 sunflowers with a couple of hummingbirds midflight by some sunflowers, you may see them here.

Featured Image "Petite Fleur de Soleil"

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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The Van Gogh & Friends Exhibition at the Huntington Art Gallery Part II

Huntington Gardens has so many temptations.  For me I get lost in the beauty of their flowers, but the Huntington Art Gallery is home to some amazing pieces in their permanent collection.  They draw me in so deeply...  

They also have excellent temporary exhibitions of art.  The Van Gogh and Friends exhibit was lovely, the Impressionism and Post-Impressionism art was on loan from the Hammer Museum.  I've chosen to share the photographs that display the art most clearly, my hands shake on occasion so although some are shown framed and some not, I've endeavored to give you the best of what I am able to share with you from the show.  As I'd like to share all of the pieces I was able to photograph, I have shared the show in two parts, Part I is here.  The Van Gogh and Friends Exhibition is CLOSED, but the gallery has an incredible selection of works in their permanent collection available for viewing.

"Garden of the Rectory at Neunen" by Vincent van Gogh

Study for "La Place Vinitimille, rue de Vintimille" by Edouard Vuillard

Study for "In the Salon on the Rue des Moulins" by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

"View of Bordighera" by Claude Monet

"Boy Resting" by Paul Cezanne

"Bonjour Monsieur Gauguin" by Paul Gauguin

"Touc, Seated on a Table" by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec 

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.

Original Sunflower Flower Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! The Van Gogh and Friends Exhibition at the Huntington Art Gallery Part I...

"Sunlight Sunbright" Original 18"x24" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Sunlight Sunbright."  The large floral original has bold yellows against a soft blue sky and there is some light texture.  Usually blues, purples, and blacks are my favorite colors, but I find flowers of every hue lovely.  There's a whole world of beauty in flowers.  It was painted with acrylic paints.  The original sunflower painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The art has a realist impressionist feel.

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 big eyes of blue, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

http://www.create-with-joy.com/

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The Van Gogh & Friends Exhibition at the Huntington Art Gallery Part I

Huntington Gardens has so many temptations.  For me I get lost in the beauty of their flowers, but the Huntington Art Gallery is home to some amazing pieces in their permanent collection.  They draw me in so deeply...  

They also have excellent temporary exhibitions of art.  The Van Gogh and Friends exhibit was lovely, the Impressionism and Post-Impressionism art was on loan from the Hammer Museum.  I've chosen to share the photographs that display the art most clearly, my hands shake on occasion so although some are shown framed and some not, I've endeavored to give you the best of what I am able to share with you from the show.  As I'd like to share all of the pieces I was able to photograph, I will share the show in two parts and link them together when I get around to the next part.  The Van Gogh and Friends Exhibition is CLOSED, but the gallery has an incredible selection of works in their permanent collection available for viewing.

Edit: Part II is here.

"Hospital of Saint-Remy" by Vincent van Gogh

"Peonies in a Blue and White Vase" by Henri Fantin-Latour

"Timber Yard at Saint-Mammes" by Alfred Sisley

"Boulevard Montmartre, Mardi Gras" by Camille Pissarro

"Salome Dancing before Herod" by Gustave Moreau

"Wheat Harvest" by Emile Bernard

"The Sower" by Vincent van Gogh

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.

Original Sunflowers Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! The Bedroom by Vincent van Gogh at the Norton Simon Museum of Art...

"Summer Sun" Original 9"x12" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Summer Sun". The original sunflowers painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The original has a little texture.  Usually blues, purples, and blacks are my favorite colors, but I find flowers of every hue lovely.  In the summer, I love catching sight of their beauty.  It was painted with oil paints.  The art has a soft realist impressionist feel.  I think Vincent van Gogh's art inspires me when it comes to sunflowers, I have featured one of his paintings of "The Bedroom" today.

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 includes a selection of some of my big eye fantasy sirens; you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

http://www.create-with-joy.com/

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The Bedroom by Vincent van Gogh at the Norton Simon Museum (Closed Show)

"The Bedroom" by Vincent van Gogh was on display at the Norton Simon Museum of art.  It was on loan from the Art Institute of Chicago and the exhibit is now CLOSED.

The Bedroom by Vincent van Gogh 

I've long had a fondness for Vincent van Gogh and his art.  This piece was painted at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in Saint-Remy-de-Provence.  It is one of three paintings he did of a room he stayed in in happier times.  The Yellow House is what he called the home he rented.  The first was damaged and he requested that his brother repair it so he could do some additional versions.  This is the second version.  In an image below,  I've shown a photo of the three different versions.  Each one unique and beautiful.

The Bedroom by Vincent van Gogh Variations

Although he was only with the world for 37 years, he contributed so much beauty to the world.  In two months time, encouraged by his doctor Paul-Ferdinand Gachet, he completed over eighty pieces.  His work, with the wonderful energy and passion in it, continues to move and inspire...  

The Bedroom by Vincent van Gogh closer view

The Bedroom by Vincent van Gogh Close Up Detail View

The Bedroom by Vincent van Gogh Close Up Detail View

The Bedroom by Vincent van Gogh Close Up Detail View

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.

Original Sunflower Flower Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! August Sketches...

"Sunlight Sunbright" Original 18"x24" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Sunlight Sunbright". The original sunflower painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The large floral original has bold yellows against a soft blue sky and there is some light texture.  Usually blues, purples, and blacks are my favorite colors, but I find flowers of every hue lovely.  There's a whole world of beauty in flowers.  It was painted with acrylic paints.  The art has a realist impressionist feel.

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 big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a strand of large pearls running through her windswept hair...  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be a angel fairy 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 16.  

This is a rough sketch.

Original Sunflowers Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! July Sketches...

"Summer Sun" Original 9"x12" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Summer Sun". The original sunflowers painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The original has a little texture.  Usually blues, purples, and blacks are my favorite colors, but I find flowers of every hue lovely.  In the summer, I love catching sight of their beauty.  It was painted with oil paints.  The art has a soft realist impressionist feel.

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 gothic maidens, 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 big eyed maiden.  She has a 20s feel with her feather hat and short hair; although it's a little long for that time, it's short for one of my maidens...  She seems to have a bit of a concerned look.  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 July.  This is day 26.  

This is a rough sketch.

My Original Sunflower Flower Art Painting, Now Up on My Website...

Now Up on My Website!  

"Petite Fleur de Soleil" Original 5"x7" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Petite Fleur de Soleil" is a vibrant yellow sunflower.  Sunflowers are one of my favorite flowers.  The art has a realist impressionist feel.  I've had this piece as prints and Limited Edition ACEOs on my website for a while, but the original has come back into my collection and I am now able to offer the original painting once more!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com/ has more art available, including additional sunflowers in the floral art section!

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 Yellow Sunflower Flower Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Petite Fleur de Soleil" Original 5"x7" Painting here

5"x7" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Petite Fleur de Soleil," an original painting of a bright sunflower against a blue sky.  These yellow flowers are so full of joy to me.  The art has a soft realist impressionist feel...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here  this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of birds and blooms.  They are mainly sunflowers and hummingbirds, but a cardinal has found a way into the mix.  

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 and adding payment buttons to my website.  I still have more to add, but there is now an excellent selection of art available!

This painting has rejoined my collection.  After the auction, "Petite Fleur de Soleil" will be available on my website here although I have yet to add the link to the original, I'll post an update when I do if it does not sell at the promo rate this week.

Summer Sun Sunflower Flower Original Painting Website Update...

"Summer Sun" Original 9"x12" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Summer Sun" is a one of my floral paintings.  It is of some vibrant sunflowers.  I love seeing these flowers in the summer, they have such beauty.  The art has an impressionist realist feel.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including a whole section of floral paintings!

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 Sunflower Flower Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Summer Sun" Original 9"x12" Painting here

8"x10" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Summer Sun," an original painting of two sunflowers with a soft impressionist realist  feel.  I rarely paint oil paintings due to my allergies, but this is painted with oils!  Usually my favorite colors are blue, purple, and black; but when it comes to flowers, I am not immune to the beauty of a broader spectrum...  

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of sunflowers; one hummingbird has also sneaked in on an image that also has sunflowers.   

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.

A Photograph of a Sunflower & my Original Sunflower Painting + Prints & ACEOs Website Update...

This photograph is of a vibrant sunflower.  Every once in a while, I buy some to bring home.  I love sunflowers, there's something about them that seems so full of hope to me.  I hope you will enjoy this photo...

Petite Fleur de Soleil Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

Petite Fleur de Soleil is of a vibrant garden sunflower set against a soft sky.  There's something about sunflowers that draw me in.  The original has sold, thanks T!  This piece is available as prints and Limited Edition 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! 

A Little Owl (Athene noctua) Sketch & Fairy Dog on a Sunflower Website Update...

Here is a sketch of a Little Owl (Athene noctua).  This is the favored owl of the Greek goddess Athena, also known as Minerva by the Romans.  I am going to have this little owl nestled on Athena's shoulder for one of my upcoming paintings.  Thanks to Paul Sawford for letting me use his amazing photo as reference...

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

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

Dreamer Original Painting SOLD

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

I sold the original version of this sweet fairy dog napping on a sunflower, 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!

My Original Petite Fleur Sunflower Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Petite Fleur de Soleil" Original 5"x7" Painting here

5"x7" print here

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

I am listing "Petite Fleur de Soleil," a small original yellow sunflower painting.  There's something about sunflowers that I find very appealing...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week with a theme of sunflowers and hummingbirds.  There's also a fairy puppy dog, because what collection of sunflower and hummingbird art would be complete without a fairy pup napping on a sunflower?

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 hope to focus on.

Sunflowers Abound in This Hues of Gold Week, Original Paintings, Art Prints, & ACEOs!

Sunlight Sunbright Original 18"x24" Painting on Canvas HERE on My Website

8"x10" print here

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

This week I am listing "Sunlight Sunbright" at my promotional rate as a print and ACEO.  The original is sunflower painting is available for purchase on my website!  I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints on ebay here with a theme of hues of gold.

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 am just getting started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I hope to focus on.

"Petite Fleur de Soleil" Original painting here

5"x7" print here

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

This week I am listing "Petite Fleur de Soleil" my original sunflower painting, inspired by your vote!  I tend to think of sunflowers as beacons of hope, it seems fitting to be my first flower painting of the year.  I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here with a theme of hues of gold.  There are many sunflowers, some hummingbirds, a goddess, and Little Bo Peep.  I think it's a lovely group, I hope you will take a look!