Sketch of a Big Eye Angel & Flower, October 8 & 9, Art Sketches Daily 251 Consecutive Sketches!

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet and caring look and her hair falls gently around her shoulders...  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 October.  This was from day 8 of October, I didn't get a chance to share her yesterday.   It was my 250th day of consecutive sketching since February 1st!

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 an flower.  I'm not sure of the name of this flower, but I was drawn to its sweet and simple lines.  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 October.  This is day 9 in October.  It is my 251st day of consecutive sketching since February 1st...

This is a rough sketch. 

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

WIP Iris Flower Floral Art Original Painting Work in Progress + October Sketches, Sketch 7, Fairy...

In this original 8"x10" work in progress WIP painting of an iris, I'm working on the background.  I've just painted in softly the stems in the background, although I seem to have missed one.  The colors aren't as saturated as they will be when I'm done, it's just a very light preliminary layer.  When it's completed, the background will look very different from this.

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/

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a pointy ear peeking out of her hair and she has a gentle yet intense look...  I think she is most likely a fairy elf, 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 October.  This is day 7.  

This is a rough sketch.

Sketch of a Big Eye Mermaid, October 6, Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a mysterious smile and her hair is flowing around her...  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be a goddess or a fairy angel.  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 October.  This is day 6.   

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

My Photograph of a Monarch Butterfly at Huntington Gardens + October Sketches Art, Day 5 Sketch, Big Eye Fairy...

I took this photograph of this monarch butterfly at Huntington Gardens.  I'm not sure what type of flower this is, but butterflies love them.  It is such a joy to see such beauty.  I am not primarily a photographer, but every once in a while I capture a butterfly in my lens.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

I love to paint animals, you may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a soft glance and hair that caresses her face...  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 October.  This is day 5.  

This is a rough sketch.

Original Big Eye Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Fairy Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! October Sketches...

"Amongst the Ancestors" Original 11"x14" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Amongst the Ancestors," a Day of the Dead sugar skull katrina surrounded by monarch butterflies. This original big eye gothic angel fairy painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  She is my newest Dia de los Muertos painting.

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 fall, Halloween, and Dia de los Muertos; you may see them here.

Featured Image "Amongst the Ancestors"

8"x10" 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/

Here is a sketch of an iris.  It is based on a photograph I took at Huntington Gardens.  I think flowers have a great beauty.  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 October.  This is day 4.

This is a rough sketch.

October 3, Sketches Daily, Big Eye Angel Sketch Art...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has her eyes closed with her head tilted gently back...  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 October.  This is day 3.  Until my replacement sketchbook arrives, I think I am back to regular pencil sketches for a while... 

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

Inktober October 2, Sketches Daily, Seashell Sketch Art...

It looks like Alex and I will be attending the tail end of the closing party for the Coaster Show today.  Additional details for the show are here.

Here is a sketch of some seashells.  They are in a small sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.  The sketchbook I was using bled through and the sketches are visible behind and in front. I'm trying to uses this sketchbook for a different challenge, but I don't think the inking is working for me at this time...  I think I'm going to start with colored pencil sketches, but I'm going to start from scratch when an identical sketchbook arrives and just use this one for practice until then.  I'm unsure if I'll paint the shells or not, but I did enjoy sketching them.


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in October.  This is day 2.   I was attempting Inktober, but I think that my second sketch will be my last inked sketch, perhaps next year I'll be able to do this challenge. The goal is to share 31 inked sketches in the month of October. To learn more about the challenge, please click here.

This is a rough sketch that has been inked.  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/

Inktober, October 1, Sketches Daily, Seashell Sketch Art...

Here is a sketch of some seashells.  They are in a small sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.  I am attempting to ink my sketches, my hands tend to shake a bit when I ink, so while this may be good practice, I'm not sure how well it will go.  Also the paper in the book is thin and some of the color from one shell transfered to the next page, I'll probably sketch a couple more shells tomorrow and put a paper behind the page when I ink...  I'm unsure if I'll paint them or not, but I did enjoy sketching them.


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in October.  This is day 1.   I am also attempting Inktober. The goal is to share 31 inked sketches in the month of October. To learn more about the challenge, please click here.

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

It looks like Alex and I will be attending the tail end of the closing party for the Coaster Show tomorrow.  Additional details for the show are here.

WIP Gothic Big Eye Wednesday Addams Art Original Painting Work in Progress + September Sketches, Sketch 30, Iris Flower...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I've painted her eyes and I'm working on her blouse and neck.  I still have quite a ways to go with her, but she is wonderful to paint...  I think I may work on her skin tones in her face next before I paint the collar and finalize her blouse.

This big eyed gothic beauty is inspired by Wednesday Addams of the Addams Family and she is set in a 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 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 an iris.  I am working on developing this into a painting, it will be a small 8"x10" and I'll be using the oils, I still have a lot to learn about working with them, the little purple rose went well, but this will be a bit bigger.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in September.  This is day 30.  I'm considering trying Inktober, a challenge to do ink sketches for the month of October, but I may be going out of town at some point and I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep up.  I may give it a try anyway, but we'll see...  I've been challenging myself to sketch daily since February and I've really enjoyed it, but I may not be able to keep my challenge to myself even with rough sketches if I have to leave town...

This is a rough sketch. 

Sketch of a Big Eye Fairy, September 29, Art Sketches Daily, 29 Faces in September...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has some makeup on her cheeks and a look of intensity...  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 September.  This is day 29.   She is also face 29 for the 29 faces challenge in September.  I've really enjoyed the challenge.  To learn more about 29 faces, please visit our hostess here: http://29faces.blogspot.com/

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