Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day & Sketches of Big Eye Angels Fairies Maidens & Flowers / August 11-17 / Art Sketch Daily...

For the month of August I will be offering a free random rough sketch included with any original art order on my website lisarusso.com!  I plan on making some adjustments in pricing and content on my website, so now is an excellent time to take a look...

"La Gata Negra" Original Painting Sold, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day from this kitty and I at lisarusso.com!  I usually share works in progress on Fridays, but I don't currently have any black cats in the works, so I thought I would share this one.  I also usually post at least one finished piece on Tuesdays if you'd like to come to visit! 

I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

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August 11-17 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has fox ears...  I think she is most likely a kitsune, although she could also be a mermaid, 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 August. This is from day 11. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a tulip.  I'm fond of the inside view...  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 August.  This is from day 12.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has 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 August. This is from day 13. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a shrubby cinquefoil.  I'm not very familiar with these flowers, but they are pretty...  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 August.  This is from day 14.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She protects bunnies.  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel 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 August. This is from day 15. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a tulip.  These flowers have a graceful quality...  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 August.  This is from day 16.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a fun little flower 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 August.  This is day 17. 


This is a rough sketch.

Original Big Eye Gothic Fairy Angel Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Jasmine Becket-Griffith Exhibit at the Corey Helford Gallery...

For the month of August I will be offering a free random rough sketch included with any original art order on my website lisarusso.com!  I plan on making some adjustments in pricing and content on my website, so now is an excellent time to take a look...

"Pandora" Original 8"x10" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Pandora."  She has a great sadness and yet has hope.  The art has a lowbrow surreal feel.  The original big eye gothic fairy angel 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 includes some of my Chinese Zodiac inspired animals, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

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Jasmine Becket-Griffith

Magical Thinking Part I

Corey Helford Gallery

This show is open until September 1st 2018.  Most of the pieces are sold, but please send inquiries for available work to sherri@coreyhelfordgallery.com.

Magical Thinking is Jasmine Becket-Griffith's solo show at the Corey Helford Gallery.  She is one of my favorite artists.  Her surrealist big eyed beauties are a source of inspiration to me.  I feel very fortunate when I get to see some of her works in person.  

One of her themes for this show was Blue Willow Porcelain, they are the ones I am sharing in this grouping.  I love the sculpture she designed!  She did a number of small studies, some of which correspond to larger pieces, that I found very compelling.  One of my favorite pieces from the show is "Blue Willow Skull;" it's the last one I shared in this group.

This is Part I of the photos that I'm sharing from this show.  I'm not sure how many parts there will be as I'm still going through the images, but I'll link them together here as I go.

Here are some links for Jasmine Becket-Griffith

https://www.facebook.com/strangeling/

https://www.patreon.com/jasminebecketgriffith/posts

http://www.strangeling.com/

PORCELINA SCULPTURE Front by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

One of a kind, paint, composite foam, plaster, polyurethane & mixed media, 54" x 72"

PORCELINA SCULPTURE Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

One of a kind, paint, composite foam, plaster, polyurethane & mixed media, 54" x 72"

PORCELINA SCULPTURE Back by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

One of a kind, paint, composite foam, plaster, polyurethane & mixed media, 54" x 72"

MINI STUDY OF PORCELINA MERMAID by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

PORCELINA by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

PORCELINA Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

MINI STUDY OF A BLUE WILLOW DRAGONLING by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

MINI STUDY OF BLUE WILLOW DRAGONLINGS by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW DRAGONLINGS by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW DRAGONLINGS Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW FAIRY by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW FAIRY Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

MINI STUDY OF A BLUE WILLOW SKULL by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW SKULL by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

BLUE WILLOW SKULL Close Up by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

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.

WIP Peacock Bird Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketches of Big Eye Angels Fairies Maidens & Flowers / August 4-10 / Art Sketch Daily...

For the month of August I will be offering a free random rough sketch included with any original art order on my website lisarusso.com!  I plan on making some adjustments in pricing and content on my website, so now is an excellent time to take a look...

In this original acrylic painting of a peacock, I've been making solid progress on the feathers.  I've started to work on the crest and face, then I'll move on to the neck...  I'll eventually do highlights with the gold leafing paint near the very end of the painting.  The canvas that I'm painting on is 11"x14" 

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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August 4-10 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has an expression of joy...  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 August. This is from day 4. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a pansy.  These flowers have a cheerful radiance...  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 August.  This is from day 5.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweetness to her demeanor...  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 August. This is from day 6. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a zinnia.  I love how they seem to have flowers within flowers...  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 August.  This is from day 7.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a serious quality...  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 August. This is from day 8. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of an anthurium.  I find these flowers very fetching...  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 August.  This is from day 9.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a hibiscus.  There is a delicate charm to these flowers...  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 August.  This is day 10.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Original Red Chow Chow Puppy Dog Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Jean-Pierre Arboleda at KP Projects (Merry Karnowsky Gallery) GILDED HORIZON...

For the month of August I will be offering a free random rough sketch included with any original art order on my website lisarusso.com!  I plan on making some adjustments in pricing and content on my website, so now is an excellent time to take a look...

"Hóngsè de gǒu" Original 5"x7" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Hóngsè de gǒu"  I started this red chow chow puppy dog in honor of Chinese New Year and year of the dog.  Chinese New Year has long past, but I did complete her in time to still be a part of year of the dog!  The title translates from Mandarin to Red Dog.  This soft and fluffy original painting is available on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  The art has a soft impressionist realist 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 includes some of my Chinese Zodiac inspired animals, you may see them here.

Featured Image "Hóngsè de gǒu"

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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Jean-Pierre Arboleda

GILDED HORIZON (Closed Show)

KP Projects (Merry Karnowsky Gallery)

This show is CLOSED, please send inquiries for additional available work to info@kpprojects.net.

When I went to the GILDED HORIZON exhibit at KP Projects (Merry Karnowsky Gallery), I saw the works of Jean-Pierre Arboleda for the first time.  I was moved by his love of animals and surrealist attention to detail.  My photos of the paintings of his that I saw at the show follow.

I will link updates here as I share the works of other artists from this show, including those of one of my favorite artists, Audrey Kawasaki.

Bleeding Heart by Jean-Pierre Arboleda

Smartass by Jean-Pierre Arboleda

Implantation by Jean-Pierre Arboleda

The Cleansing Smoke by Jean-Pierre Arboleda

Brain Candy by Jean-Pierre Arboleda

Espiritu Nocturno by Jean-Pierre Arboleda

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.

WIP Big Eye Little Red Riding Hood Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketches of Big Eye Angels Fairies Maidens & Flowers / August 1-3 / Art Sketch Daily...

For the month of August I will be offering a free random rough sketch included with any original art order on my website lisarusso.com!  I plan on making some adjustments in pricing and content on my website, so now is an excellent time to take a look...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a big eye little red riding hood I am working on the background.  I've done a couple of layers and I'll likely be doing a glazing layer before I move forward.  Fairytales hold a strong allure for me.  In this piece, I'm focused on her face.  I'm planning on trying to do an underpainting on her face and hood before I begin in color.  

This big eyed beauty is on an 8"x10" panel 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!

I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

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August 1-3 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed 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 August. This is from day 1. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of two fuchsia flowers.  They have a delicate beauty...  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 August.  This is from day 2.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a gentleness...  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 August. This is day 3. 

This is a rough sketch.

Original Big Eye Gothic Latina Fairy Angel Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! July Sketches...

For the month of August I will be offering a free random rough sketch included with any original art order on my website lisarusso.com!  I plan on making some adjustments in pricing and content on my website, so now is an excellent time to take a look...

"Estrella" Original Framed 6"x6.5" Painting here

This week my featured painting is "Estrella".  This Latina fairy angel has large brown eyes and purple streaks in her hair, her name means star. The original is framed! The colors are a little washed out in the framed photograph, I have a scan of the art that's more true to actual colors in the link. The art has a lowbrow surreal feel.  The original big eye gothic angel fairy painting is available 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 myths and fairytales, you may see them here.  However, this time the auctions will go dark before the next 1st Tuesday, so I'm listing this one as a sale print and LE ACEO as a bridge...  There will be additional art available at the promo rate next 1st Tuesday.

Featured Image "Estrella (Star)" 

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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July 25-31 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a daffodil.  They are a sweet and charming flower...  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 25.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of some weigeia flowers.  They have a delicate charm...  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 26.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a mischevous 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 July. This is from day 27. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  Her hair is adrift in the water...  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 July. This is from day 28. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a bearded iris.  They are amongst my favorite flowers...  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 29.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a marigold.  It is my second attempt at this flower, I think this more true to the feeling of the flower.  It is one of two that will go into the hair of my dia de los muertos maiden this year.  I'll also do a small study of one of the flowers but I think it will be the next one.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in July.  This is from day 30.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a marigold.   It is one of two that will go into the hair of my dia de los muertos maiden this year.  I think I'll do a small study of this flower, or possibly the one before, but I'm leaning towards this one.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in July.  This is from day 31.  

This is a rough sketch.