Friday, July 31, 2015

Angel Fairy Big Eye Art Original Painting Work in Progress WIP + Sakura Cherry Blossoms Flowers Art Website Update...



Here is a work in progress view of my 11"x14" original angel fairy painting.  Now I feel her face is closer to the very pale look that I am going for this angelic gothic fae, but her neck is a bit too cool in tone.  So, back to the drawing board, or in this case the painting board...


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


"Sakura Ichi" Original 5"x7" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints, & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

Edit:  Original painting now sold, thanks so much C!

"Sakura Ichi" is a one of my floral paintings.  It is the first in my series of cherry blossom paintings.  I've made a slight change to the pistils, they're a little bit lighter in color, since I listed this piece a couple of weeks ago.  I sometimes see a way to improve the art after I initially thought it was complete and I feel that is the case with these spring flowers.  It's a subtle change, but I feel they now have a more delicate feel.  This piece is available as prints and Limited Edition ACEOs! 

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including additional flower art in the floral art section!

Every week on Tuesday, I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here to see what I have available this week! 

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Big Eye Gothic Fairy Angel Mermaid Sketch Art + Landscape Waterfall Website Update...



Here is a sketch of a big eye gothic maiden.  I am uncertain if she would like to be a mermaid, angel, fairy, or possibly a goddess; or some combination thereof.  I think she has an inquisitive contemplative quality.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.


"Untitled" Original Painting Sold
Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Untitled" is a nature landscape scene.  It's one of the first paintings that I ever sold.  I've been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember and I've always loved nature.  This scene has a waterfall and unique stones... The art has an impressionist tonalist feel. This original is sold, but I do have it available as prints and ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has many more paintings available, some of them landscape art in the assorted art section!

Every week on Tuesday, I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here to see what I have available this week!

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

My Photograph of Cherry Blossoms Flowers at Schabarum Park + Mermaid Big Eye Gothic Sketch Art...



I took this photograph of some pink cherry blossoms at Schabarum Park.  The brief season that these flowers bloom is past for this year, but this is one of a number of photographs I took as potential reference to be used for paintings, but I thought this photograph looked beautiful even as it was...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!


Here is a sketch of a big eye gothic maiden.  I think she'd make an excellent mermaid with her long flowing hair, but she could be a fairy or an angel.  Her eyes are large even for one of my mermaids!  I think I'd like to paint her, but I'm feeling very disorganized with the projects I have lined up.  Alex of The Darker Side of Passion is attempting to help me to get organized, but it's a challenge...

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

My 2nd Pink Sakura Cherry Blossoms Flower Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!



This Week "Sakura Ni" Original 5"x7" Painting here
5"x7" Open Edition print here
ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here

I am listing "Sakura Ni," an original painting of some pink cherry blossoms.  These lovely flowers bloom only briefly, their beauty captures me.  The art has a soft realist impressionist feel...

This is the second of my cherry blossom paintings, I hope to have the first one up on my website on Friday.  I made a slight change to it that I think gives it a more delicate feel, I'll post the new image here when I do get it up.

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of some of my pink flowers.  

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to offer some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have been updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  I still have more to add, but there is now an excellent selection of art available!

Monday, July 27, 2015

Misty Afternoon, My Original Ocean Sailboat Art Painting, Now Up on My Website...



"Misty Afternoon" Original 10"x10" Painting, Open Edition 10"x8" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Misty Afternoon" is a one of my seascape paintings.  This almost ghostly sailboat is sailing on calm waters.  The art has a soft impressionist realist feel.  I am often inspired by the deep blue sea; sometimes realms imagined, sometimes realms actual.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including additonional sea ocean art in the assorted art section!

Every week on Tuesday, I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here to see what I have available this week!


I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
http://www.create-with-joy.com/

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Big Eye Gothic Fairy Angel Sketch Art...



Here is a sketch of a big eye gothic maiden.  She has a kind gaze and a gentle smile.  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, but she has great hair and she could also be a mermaid.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.


I am also participating in Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:
http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Angel Fairy Big Eye Art Original Painting Work in Progress WIP...



Here is a work in progress view of my 11"x14" original angel fairy painting.  I've painted her face a bit more, but my feeling is that her skin tone is a little too yellow and her neck area is too dark at this point.  I'm not sure how many more layers I need before I move on to her facial details like her eyebrows, eyelashes, and lips; but, I'm happy with the direction she is going in...

Friday, July 24, 2015

WIP Sakura Cherry Blossoms Flowers Art Original Painting Work in Progress...



Here is a work in progress view of my second 5"x7" original cherry blossoms painting.  In this wip, most of the shading is done, but I still need to complete the stamens and pistils.  I hope to have this completed for Tuesday...


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

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Big Eye Gothic Mermaid Sketch Art + Pink Rose Website Update...



Here is a sketch of a big eye gothic maiden.  Her hair is flitting over her face and she is looking out from her peek a boo hair.  I think she is most likely a mermaid, but she could be a fairy angel.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.   




"Alegria" Original Painting Sold
Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

I love pink roses...  One of these flowers is blooming, the other is yet a bud.  This floral art has a soft realist impressionist feel.  The original is sold, but I do have this piece available as prints and ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including a whole section of floral paintings!

Also, every week on Tuesday I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here to see what I have available this week!

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

My Photograph of a Pink Water Lily at Descanso Gardens...



I took this photograph of a soft pink water lily at Descanso Gardens.  This one is starting to bloom, water lilies are one of my favorite flowers.  I also love the lily pads that surround the flower...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

My Blue Big Eye Gothic Fairy Angel Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!



This Week "Gossamer Moon" Original 8"x10" Painting here
8"x10" Open Edition print here
ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here

I am listing "Gossamer Moon," an original painting of a big eye blue gothic fairy angel.  She has big purple violet eyes and her wings have crescent moons.  The art has a lowbrow surreal feel...  

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of fairy angels.    

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to offer some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have been updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one that I am making progress at.


After the auction, "Gossamer Moon" will be available on my website here.

Monday, July 20, 2015

Wendy on the Rocks Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci...



"Wendy on the Rocks" Original Painting Sold
Prints Unavailable
View on my website here

This is a commission painting I did a while ago for the ever wonderful Tin.  It's titled "Wendy on the Rocks."  It is loosely inspired by Leondardo da Vinci's painting "Virgin of the Rocks."  The lovely Wendy is the client's wife and Beau and Belle are their beautiful Bichon Frise kids.

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including additional master studies and master art inspired pieces in the master art studies section!


I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
http://www.create-with-joy.com/

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Big Eye Gothic Mermaid Sketch Art + Pink Water Lily Website Update...



Here is a sketch of a big eye gothic maiden.  She has an intense and sultry gaze.  I think she is most likely a mermaid, but she could be a fairy angel.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.  


I am also participating in Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:
http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/


"Zen Water Lily" Original 5"x7" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Zen Water Lily" is a one of my floral paintings.  Water lilies are one of my favorite flowers.  This waterlily is pink with accents of yellow.  The art has a soft realist feel.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including an entire floral art section!

Every week on Tuesday, I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here  to see what I have available this week!

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Golden Maned Horse Website Update...



"Mane of Gold" Original Painting Sold
Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Mane of Gold" is one of my equine animal pieces.  The horse has a golden mane, large brown eyes, and is white with brown and gray.  The art has a realist impressionist feel.  The original is sold, but I do have it available as prints and ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including additional animals in the assorted art section!

Every week on Tuesday, I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here to see what I have available this week!

Friday, July 17, 2015

Angel Fairy Big Eye Art Original Painting Work in Progress WIP + Seahorses Hippocampus Website Update...



Here is a work in progress view of my 11"x14" original gothic angel fairy painting.  I've started on the skin tones and painted some layers on her face and neck.  In this wip, her neck is further along than her face, but I still have a bit to go before I'm done there...


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

I'm also participating in Show Your Face this week.


"Entwined" Original 8"x10" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Entwined" is a one of my animal paintings.  These two seahorses are nestled together.  The art has a realist lowbrow feel.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including additional animals in the assorted art section!

Every week on Tuesday, I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here to see what I have available this week!

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

My Photograph of Pink Cherry Blossoms at Scharbarum Park + Mermaid Big Eye Gothic Sketch Art...



I took this photograph of pink cherry blossoms at Schabarum Park.  They are no longer in bloom, but I was fortunate to capture these flowers before their brief season of blooming was over...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!


Here is a sketch of a big eye gothic maiden.  She has a slight tilt to her face and has a gentle smile.  I think she is most likely a mermaid, but she could be a fairy angel.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

My Pink Cherry Blossoms Flowers Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!



This Week "Sakura Ichi" Original 5"x7" Painting here
5"x7" Open Edition print here
ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here

I am listing "Sakura Ichi," an original painting of pink cherry blossoms.  These spring flowers are a favorite of mine, they are such a fleeting beauty that I have strived to capture here.  The art has a soft realist impressionist feel...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of spring flowers.  

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to offer some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have been updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one that I am making progress at.

Monday, July 13, 2015

Jasmine Becket-Griffith at the WonderGround Gallery + Angel Fairy Original Gothic Art Website Update...


Jasmine Becket-Griffith's "take over" of Disneyland's WonderGround Gallery

Me (Lisa Isabella Russo) awestruck watching Jasmine Becket-Griffith

Poisonous Beauties XIV: Mandrake Root by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

Milagros: Mariposas by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

Jasmine Becket-Griffith is one of my all time favorite artists.  I have admired her art since the first time I saw it some years ago.  I visit her facebook page here often to be awed and inspired.  She paints such gorgeous big eyed females!  I've visited her art at the Wonderground Gallery a number of times, but Friday I went to her show and met her in person.  In addition to being seriously skilled and talented, she is incredibly kind as well.  I was extremely nervous to meet one of my art idols, but she was so amazing.  If you have the opportunity to go to one of her shows in person, I highly recommend it.  Her art is phenomenal and she is so sweet.  She's highly prolific and has a vast assortment of such intensely lovely art, to see more of it, I invite you to visit here website here.


I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday



"Twilight Angel" Original 8"x10" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Twilight Angel" is a one of my fantasy paintings.  This gothic big blue eyed beauty is adorned with a heart necklace and has soft blue hair.  The art has a surreal lowbrow feel.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs! 

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including a fantasy art section!

Every week on Tuesday, I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here to see what I have available this week! 

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Big Eye Gothic Fairy Angel Sketch Art + Purple Rose Website Update...



Here is a sketch of a big eye gothic maiden.  She is looking at us with a very direct and serious gaze.  I think she is most likely a fairy angel.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.   


I am also participating in Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:



"Soft Dream" Original Painting Sold
Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

This is part of my gothic garden series...  This purple rose is one of my favorites from this series.  This floral art has an impressionist expressionistic feel.  The original is sold, but I do have this piece available as prints and ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including a whole section of floral paintings!

Also, every week on Tuesday I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here to see what I have available this week!

Saturday, July 11, 2015

WIP Sakura Cherry Blossoms Flowers Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sailboat Website Update...



Here is a work in progress view of a 5"x7" original sakura cherry blossoms painting.  I've done additional glazing on the flowers in this wip.  I still need to do the cores of the flowers and a bit more.  However, I think I am close to finishing this painting, I hope to have it completed by Tuesday...



"Reminders" Original 11"x14" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Reminders" is a one of my ocean paintings.  A sailboat gliding along the sea is the focus of this painting.  I took the reference for it on a harbor tour in San Pedro, California.  The art has a soft realist impressionist feel.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including additional sea art in the assorted art section!

Every week on Tuesday, I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here to see what I have available this week!

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Big Eye Gothic Angel Sketch Art + Purple Calla Lily Website Update...



Here is a sketch of a big eye gothic maiden.  She has her eyes closed and head tilted downwards.  I think she is most likely an angel fairy.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.   



"Open" Original Painting Sold
Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

This is part of my gothic garden series...  The purple calla lily is open and has an elegant look.  This floral art has an impressionist expressionistic feel.  The original is sold, but I do have this piece available as prints and ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including a whole section of floral paintings!

Also, every week on Tuesday I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here to see what I have available this week!

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

My Photograph of Orange California Poppies at Descanso Gardens...



I took this photograph of orange California poppies at Descanso Gardens.  I believe the California poppy is our state flower her in CA, they're so beautiful...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

My Black Gothic Mermaid with Clownfish Friends Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!



This Week "Three Friends" Original 11"x14" Painting here
8"x10" Open Edition print here
ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here


I am listing "Three Friends," an original painting of a black gothic mermaid with some of her clownfish friends.  Clownfish love sea anenomes and this mermaid's hair as well!  The art has a lowbrow surreal feel...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of mermaids and mermaid friends.  

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to offer some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have been updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one that I am making progress at.

After the auction, "Three Friends" will be available on my website here.

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Big Eye Gothic Fairy Angel Sketch Art...



Here is a sketch of a big eye gothic maiden.  She is a second sketch, but I think I might like to do another of her.  I think she'll be a fairy angel if I paint her.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.  

I am also participating in Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Happy 4th of July + Vivid Stargazer Lily Flower Original Painting Website Update...



Happy 4th of July! If you're stateside, I wish you a safe and happy holiday.  I took this photograph a while back at Downtown Disney and thought it looked festive.  Happy wishes from http://www.lisarusso.com!


"Vivid" Original 18"x24" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Vivid" is a one of my large floral paintings.  It is of a vibrant stargazer daylily.  These flowers were painted from a photo I took of a lovely lily bouquet that was given to me as a gift.  I love lilies.  The art has an realist feel.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs! 

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including a whole section of floral paintings!

Every week on Tuesday, I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here to see what I have available this week!

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Big Eye Gothic Fairy Angel Goddess Sketch Art...



Here is a sketch of a big eye gothic maiden.  She has a sweet sideways glance.  I think she is likely a fairy angel or a goddess, but she also could be a mermaid of the deep blue sea.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.  

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

My Photograph of a Purple Flower at Huntington Gardens...



I took this photograph of this purple flower at Huntington Gardens.  I'm not sure what the name of the flower is, but I think it was lovely.  These flowers also came in a variety of beautiful colors, but I will endeavor to share more of them on another day.  I'm on a bit of a purple flowers kick right now...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!