WIP Big Eye Self Portrait Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketch Art / February 5-9 / Daily Sketches...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of an idealized big eye version of myself, I've been working on the highlights and eye details.  From far back it can be difficult to see the details so I'm sharing a closeup.  I need to work a little more on the eyes and then comes the hair wispies.  I think this is the mermaid version of me...  

This idealized big eyed self portrait is on a 16"x20" canvas in acrylics.    

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/

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Here is a sketch of a chow chow puppy dog.  It has a ways to go before the lineart is right, but it's a start.  I like to paint an animal in honor of Chinese New Year annually, this year it's year of the dog.  I'm intending to paint this puppy, but I want to see if I can get the sketch right first...

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in February.  This is day 2.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a sunflower.  The flower looks like it has waves of cascading petals...  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 February.  This is from day 6.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She seems to have a serious expression...  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 February. This is from day 7. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of tuberose flowers.  I don't think I've sketched this type of flower before...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in February.  This is from day 8.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She hair is windswept and she has a seashell necklace...  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 February. This is day 9 . 

This is a rough sketch.

Original Valentine's Heart Paintings + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Pip & Pop at the Corey Helford Gallery...

"Amidst the Sky" Original 5"x5" Painting here

"Dark Matters of the Heart" Original 5"x5" Painting here

"Heart of Darkness" Original 5"x5" Painting here

"Pink on Pink" Original 5"x5" Painting here

This week I am featuring four original heart paintings. I love Valentine's Day, while I think we should celebrate the love we share for others all year long, I do think it's wonderful that we have a special day to honor those we love in our life... These heart paintings look great together or apart. The originals all have elements of texture.  The art has a lowbrow contemporary pop abstract feel.

In honor of Valentine's day, I will offer the originals with free shipping if you purchase one of these original hearts by February 14th 2018.  Just message me with the title of the heart you want for you or a loved one and I'll send you a paypal invoice with the adjusted rate or I'll refund you the cost of shipping after purchase...

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 hearts; you may see them here.

A fun feature with these hearts is that there are some variations between the originals and the prints, please click to see them amongst my monthly auctions or at the links to my website above if you'd like to see the variations plus a couple more heart options...

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

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Pip & Pop "Here Comes Sunshine" Installation at the Corey Helford Gallery

Open until Februrary 17, 2018

Part I

I found this art installation absolutely adorable.  "Here Comes Sunshine" is the debut U.S. Installation of artist Pip & Pop.  I was at the Corey Helford Gallery to see another show, but found the installation as well as the available pieces of "The Rainbow Gang" utterly charming.  They also had a video of Australian artist Tanya Schultz discussing and creating some of her fascinating works.  With sugar and assorted materials, she aims to create an earthly utopia.

This is part I of II of the Pip & Pop art focused on the "Here Comes Sunshine" Installation.  

Edit, Pip & Pop "The Rainbow Gang" part II is here.

In Progress View of "Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

"Here Comes Sunshine" Installation by artist Pip & Pop aka Tanya Schultz

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 on Friday.

Sketch of Primrose Flowers and a Big Eye Fairy Angel/ February 3 & 4 / Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of some primroses.  These flowers a sweet charm...  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 February.  This is from day 3.  

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 a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a look of determination...  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 February. This is day 4.

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Big Eye Self Portrait Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketch of a Fairy Angel and a Chow Chow Puppy Dog/ February 1 & 2 / Art Sketches Daily...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of an idealized big eye version of myself, I've completed the roses.  I have highlights and hair wispies yet to go.  I think this is the mermaid version of me...  I was saving the highlights in the eyes until last, but I think they come next, in case some of the wispies go over the eyes.

This idealized big eyed self portrait is on a 16"x20" canvas in acrylics.    

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/

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a wary expression...  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 February. This is from day 1. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a chow chow puppy dog.  It has a ways to go before the lineart is right, but it's a start.  I like to paint an animal in honor of Chinese New Year annually, this year it's year of the dog.  I'm intending to paint this puppy, but I want to see if I can get the sketch right first...

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in February.  This is day 2.  

This is a rough sketch.  

My Photograph of Some Stargazer Lilies + Sketch of a Lily Flower, Big Eye Mermaid, & Clematis Flowers/ January 29, 30, & 31 Art Sketches Daily...

These stargazer lilies were a gift that filled my home with joy, they sat beneath the window in the kitchen.  Lily flowers are a wonderful subject and I may someday sketch and/or paint from the photographs I took of these lovely flowers.  The rose nestled near the back was from our garden.  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 lily.  These flowers have such an allure...  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 January.  This is from day 29.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is leaning over with her hair cascading down...  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 January. This is from day 30. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of two clematis flowers.  I love the core of this flower...  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 January.  This is day 31.  

This is a rough sketch.

Original Stargazer Lilies Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! LACMA Creatures of the Earth, Sea, and Sky: Painting the Panamanian Cosmos Exhibit Part II...

"Vivid" Original 18"x24" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Vivid."  There is a full bloom lily and a lily bud, together I thought the flowers were very sweet...  The floral art has a realist impressionist feel.  The original stargazer lilies painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!   

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 angels, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

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Creatures of the Earth, Sea, and Sky: Painting the Panamanian Cosmos Part II

LACMA Exhibit Open until April 15, 2018

With a theme of real and mythical animals, the show includes a mix of ancient ceramics and 20th century textiles.  Some of the ceramics were part of chief's burials and restored from purposely broken pieces, they are glazed in styles unique to Panamanian art with some purple hues.  The textile panels are called molas and come from the modern Kuna culture.  They were traditionaly made in pairs as part of a front and back panel of a woman's blouse and thought to have protective qualities.

I found these works very appealing.  Part I is here.

Armadillo Effigy Jar

Panama, Conte style, 600-900 CE

Mola with Animal (Possibly Fox)

Panama, San Blas, Kuna People, late 20th century

Pedestal Plate with Sea Monster Designs

Panama, Southern Azuero Peninsula, Joaquin style, 6500-1200 CE

Jar with Front-Facing Mythical Creature

Panama, Barrancosa, Macaracas style, 800-1000 CE

Pedestal Plate with Sea Monster Design

Panama, Conte style, 1000-1100 CE

Plate with Dual Image of Ferocious Fish

Panama, Macaracas style, 800-1000 CE

Mola with Interlocking Fish

Panama, San Blas, Kuna People, late 20th century

Pedestal Dish or Censer Stand with Stingray

Panama, Parita style, 1000-1300 CE

Double-Spouted Stingray Effigy Vessel

Panama, Conte style, 600-800 CE

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.

WIP Big Eye Self Portrait Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketch of a Mermaid, Sweet Pea Blossom, & Fairy/ JAN 26, 27, & 28 Art Sketches Daily...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of an idealized big eye version of myself, I've started working on the roses.  I have quite a few left to go and then I may revisit some of them; I think the roses will be a combination of wet into wet and layering.  I think this is the mermaid version of me...  I'm saving the highlights in the eyes until last.

This idealized big eyed self portrait is on a 16"x20" canvas in acrylics.    

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.

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is gently asleep...  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 January. This is from day 26. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of two sweet pea blossoms.  The flowers are in various stages of blooming...  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 January.  This is from day 27.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She looks a little afraid, but worry not, all is fine...  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 January. This is day 28. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Black Kitty Cat Art Completed Original Painting + Art Sketch of a Big Eye Angel Fairy, January 25 Daily Sketches...

I have completed this original painting of a black kitty cat, she has big green eyes and is very sweet.  She was inspired by a kitten that was found abandoned and rescued by a wonderful family.  This acrylic 8"x10" painting is going directly to a private collection; however, prints and LE ACEO prints are available here though.

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 a little early, but I'm going to try to join in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a rose in her hair and a sweeet sideways glance...  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 January. This is day 25. 

This is a rough sketch.  

My Photograph of a Pink Rose Flower at Huntington Gardens + Sketch of a Big Eye Angel, Siberian Iris Flower, & Fairy/ January 22, 23, & 24 Art Sketches Daily...

I took this photograph of this pink rose at Huntington Gardens in the winter.  There had just been some rain and the flower still has some droplets on it.  This rosebud looks like it's just starting to bloom.  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.  She has a whimsical expression...  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 January. This is from day 22. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a siberian iris flower.  Irises are amongst my favorite flowers...  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 January.  This is from day 23.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet bow in her hair...  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 January. This is day 24. 

This is a rough sketch.

Original Big Eye Gothic Fairy Rose Garden Guardian Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! 'Interlude' Exhibit by Audrey Kawasaki at the Thinkspace Gallery (Closed Show) Part II...

"Rose Immersion" Original 16"x20" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Rose Immersion". The original big eye gothic angel fairy garden guardian painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The original painting has some texture in the background and has a lowbrow surreal 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 angels, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

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'Interlude' Exhibit by Audrey Kawasaki at the Thinkspace Gallery (Closed Show) Part II

Audrey Kawasaki is one of my favorite artists, her faces and hands are exquisite.  She works predominately in oils on wood.  These pieces are from her solo show 'Interlude' at the Thinkspace Gallery.  There's some very tasteful artistic nudity in some of her pieces, for my post I've chosen to crop those paintings to feature her faces.  The show is closed.  This is Part II, Part I is here.

Me (Lisa Isabella Russo) with Lacuna by Audrey Kawasaki, photo by Alex Ledante (Alex had me pose like the painting...)

Reverie by Audrey Kawasaki

Memento by Audrey Kawasaki

Drawing 03 by Audrey Kawasaki

Drawing 04 by Audrey Kawasaki

Drawing 01 by Audrey Kawasaki

Drawing 02 Close Up by Audrey Kawasaki

Lacuna by Audrey Kawasaki

Vixen Close Up by Audrey Kawasaki

Charmer Close Up by Audrey Kawasaki

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.