the Fine Art and Ramblings of Lisabella Russo

  Continuing my countdown to the Lunar New Year! After the bounty of the Pig, we move to the elegance of the Year of the Rabbit.  I have an ...

  In the lead-up to the Lunar New Year, I’m sharing a few of my favorite Zodiac animal studies. First up is "The Blush of Bounty,"...

  I’m currently in the graphite phase for "Emerald & Ember," my St. Patrick’s Day "girl next door." I wanted to capt...

EDIT: SOLD, Thanks so much! January was for the birds, but February is for the heart. My #Birbfest inspired piece, "Waddle You Be Mine...

  To close out a month of feathers, fluff, and fire, I’m bringing out a personal favorite for the final gallery guest. Meet "A Fanfare ...

  Meet "Waddle You Be Mine?"—my final new concept for the January Birbfest challenge. These two Little Blue Penguins (also known a...

  Today’s peek into the sketchbook features a study of the Red-bearded Bee-eater (Nyctyornis amictus). Some birds just demand to be drawn, a...

  As we gallop toward the Lunar New Year, I’m proud to reveal my latest piece: "Kindling the New Year." 2026 is the Year of the Fi...

  Here is the starting point for my 2026 Chinese New Year painting, titled "Kindling the New Year."  There is a powerful magic in ...

  Today’s peek into the sketchbook features a study of the Galah Cockatoo (Eolophus roseicapilla). There is something absolutely beguiling a...