WIP Peacock Bird Art Original Painting Work in Progress + Sketches of Big Eye Angels Fairies Maidens & Flowers / July 18-20 / Art Sketch Daily...

In this original acrylic painting of a peacock, I've been working on the feathers.  There are so many feathers!  I've done the edges of the mermaid feathers, next I will add a bit of iridescent details to them...  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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July 18-20 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a quiet hopefulness...  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 July. This is from day 18. 

This is a rough sketch.  

Here is a sketch of marigold.  I don't feel I've quite captured it, I may try again...  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 19.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a darling 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 July. This is day 20. 

This is a rough sketch.