I hope this day finds you and those you love filled with warmth, peace, and joy. I’m sharing this piece "The Joy of Christmas," a red poinsettia flower painting—one of my favorites that found its forever home—as a small thank you for being part of my creative journey.
Sending you my warmest holiday wishes.
With love, Lisabella Russo
✨ EDIT: SOLD, Thanks so much! ✨
Look who's finally finished and out for a yuletide waddle! "Santa's Skipper"—the Magellanic chonkers kawaii penguin in his festive Santa hat—is completed and displayed in a charming ornate golden frame.
This original 4" x 6" oil painting (7" x 8.5" framed) is a wonderful small piece for any collector (or penguin lover)!
HOLIDAY DEADLINE ALERT: To guarantee shipping in time for Christmas US delivery, please purchase this Skipper by the end of Wednesday, December 17th!
DM me for details on claiming this little holiday bird!
My festive pair of winter cardinals is ready to fly home for the holidays! The male "Crimson King" and the female "Ochre Queen" are both original, 4" x 4" round oil paintings on paper framed in ornate antique black frames (framed 6.5" x 7").
They are available individually, but I am offering a special 15% discount if they are purchased as a pair—the perfect set for a gallery wall!
HOLIDAY DEADLINE ALERT: To ensure US delivery by Christmas, please purchase by the end of Wednesday, December 17th, for shipping on the 18th!
DM me to claim the pair or inquire about an individual painting!
I've been loving painting this festive pair of winter birds! Following up on the "Crimson King," here is the underpainting for the female cardinal, aptly titled "Ochre Queen."
Right now, she's a cozy brown underpainting, fluffed up and nestled against the initial snowy background. Soon, I'll be layering her with beautiful golden ochre feathers!
This original is a small 4" x 4" round oil painting on paper.
Stay tuned as I bring this sweet Queen's festive feathery details to life!
'Tis the season for beautiful winter birds! I'm currently working on a festive pair of cardinals. This is the underpainting for the male, titled "Crimson King."
Right now, he's just a rich brown underpainting, fluffed up and nestled against the initial snowy background. Soon, he'll be layered with glorious crimson red! His female counterpart (the "golden ochre" queen!) is also underway, and I hope to share her WIP soon.
This original is a small 4" x 4" round oil painting on paper.
Special Note: His expression was inspired by a wonderful photograph shared by @ScottAnderson! Thank you for the inspiration!
Stay tuned as I bring this little King's festive feathery layers to life!
It's December, and the holiday paintings are underway! This is the underpainting and background for my Magellanic penguin piece, aptly titled "Santa's Skipper."
This little guy is a true kawaii chonkers who's ready for the season—he's wearing a Santa hat! 🎅
This original is a small 4" x 6" oil painting on paper, inspired by the #birbfest2025 challenge.
I'm currently working on bringing this Skipper to life! I also have a couple of cardinals on my easel, and I hope to share their progress soon.
Stay tuned for updates on this festive fellow!
Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 I'm sharing a bit of whimsy and magic with you today.
This piece was inspired by Mab Graves's #Drawlloween prompt: #yourfamiliar. Meet my familiar, Bluebell, the "Guardian of Thistles." She's a charming bunny with long ram horns and a wonderfully quizzical expression!
This original traditional oil painting on paper is a beautifully small collectible! The art measures approximately 6" x 4" (the full framed size is approximately 7.5" x 5.5"). It comes ready to display in an ornate vintage tabletop frame.
The original painting is available for purchase! Please contact me directly for details if you're interested.
EDIT: SOLD, Thanks so much! 
"What a world, what a world, what a world..."
The timing is perfect! As Wicked: For Good releases in theaters today, I'm thrilled to reveal the finished painting of my big-eye version of the wicked witch of the West, Elphaba!
Titled "The Emerald Stare," this piece was sparked by Mab Graves's #Drawlloween #witch prompt. She captures Elphaba's intense gaze, complete with her characteristic pointed hat and signature green hue.
Miniature Magic: This original traditional oil painting on paper is petite! The art measures only approximately 2.75" x 3.5" (the full framed size is approximately 4" x 6"). It's a perfect pocket-sized piece of Oz!
The original framed painting is available for purchase! Please contact me directly for details if you're interested.
That #witch prompt for Mab Graves's #Drawlloween challenge inspired me so much I had to bring her to life in paint!
Here is the underpainting for "The Emerald Stare"—my big-eye version of the wicked witch of the West, Elphaba, inspired by the movie Wicked! The base is laid, and the details are starting to emerge.
I am working hard to finish and frame her in time to share the completed piece on Friday, November 21st, the same day Wicked: For Good hits theaters!
Stay tuned for the reveal!
Today, on Día de Muertos, I'm sharing one of my favorite pieces from the archive!
Titled "La Sonrisa" (The Smile), this painted face, purple hair streaked beauty with big brown eyes welcomes lost loved ones with an open heart. Her smile embodies the spirit of the day.
This is an 8"x10" original acrylic painting on panel, framed and ready to hang. I added some subtle texture to the background to enhance the piece.
Availability Note: The original framed painting is available for purchase! Since this beauty is currently in storage, please note it may take a little time to retrieve. While it comes framed, it's a standard size, so you're welcome to choose your own frame to match your decor!
Please contact me directly if you're interested in details about this painting.
Wishing you a happy Lunar New Year! Every year for Chinese New Year, I try to present artwork of the year's Zodiac animal, this time,...
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