Monday, November 24, 2014

St. Cecilia by Guido Reni at the Norton Simon Museum of Art + Big Eye Angel Fairy WIP...

St. Cecilia by Guido Reni 

St. Cecilia by Guido Reni is one of my favorite pieces at the Norton Simon Museum of Art.  She is the patron saint of musicians and was said to hear the singing of angels.  She is here with a violin, she was reputed to be able to play all instruments.  I love this painting so much! 

St. Cecilia by Guido Reni Close Up I

St. Cecilia by Guido Reni Close Up II

St. Cecilia by Guido Reni Close Up III

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This is a work in progress view of my angel fairy.  I've worked on the wings a bit.  This is actually a very small piece,  it measures approximately 4.5"x4" for a specific endeavor, but we'll see if I finish it on time...

5 comments:

Christine said...

Beautiful painting and your fairy is coming along so nicely too.

Tammie Lee said...

lovely to see one of your favorite paintings! it is a beauty.

as is your lovely tiny art.

Out of Sight L said...

I can certainly see how she would appeal to you, she appeals to me as well, there's something magical about her and her gift, in fact just like you all your drawings are special, beautiful and often downright magical, love your latest, can wait to see the progress, you must be so happy m'dear Lisa Isabella to be a creator of beauty

Lisabella Russo said...

Thanks so very much Christine, Tammie, and Lorraine! To create beauty is very much my goal most times Lorraine, thank you!

Magic Love Crow said...

What a stunning painting! Wow! Such detail and feeling! Your Big Eye Fairy is gorgeous! Big Hugs ;o)