Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Original Pink Peach Flapjack Umbrella Octopus Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! January Sketches...



"Adorablis" Original 4"x4" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Adorablis."  This little flapjack octopus has pink, peach, and orange hues. I am so smitten with my little cephalopod umbrella octopus friend that he's also featured in another painting that I plan to share next week, but if you can't wait to see him with his mermaid friend, I've linked them in the link above...  They are some of my smallest paintings.  The art has a lowbrow fantasy surrealism feel to the style.  The original octopus 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.

Bonus Featured Image "Adorablis"
5"x7" Open Edition print on Sale here
ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 on Sale here


Edit 1/11: I've ran out of time to do a separate post for PPF today, so I am sharing this completed painting.
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January 5-9 Sketches

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in January. They will be primarily rough sketches. You may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.


Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has quality of curiousity...  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 5.  

This is a rough sketch.


 Here is a sketch of marigolds.  They are based on one of the simpler variations of this 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 January.  This is from day 6.

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has an intensity to her...  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 from day 7. 

This is a rough sketch. 


Here is a sketch of an iris.  I love the flower's long elegant lines...  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 January.  This is from day 8.  

This is a rough sketch.  


Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has an expression of compassion.  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 January. This is day 9. 

This is a rough sketch. 

13 comments:

Christine said...

Cute octopus and lovely sketches!

Lowcarb team member said...

Yes, I agree with Christine the octopus is cute.
I like your selection of sketches, especially the marigolds.

All the best Jan

Valerie-Jael said...

What a sweet painting! Great sketches, too. Hugs, Valerie

DVArtist said...

He is so cute. You always amazing me.

junemac2 said...

Love your sketches and the teeny lil Octopus is adorable xxx

Mia said...

Your maiden sketches are always FABULOUS Lisa. And I am sure they will be ever better if you decide to paint them. You are such a great artist, my friend. Kisses and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Beverley Baird said...

Such an adorable octopus! Love your sketches - great challenge for January

Linda Kunsman said...

Happy New Year! I will say that your rough sketches look so good already and hold the promise of a fabulous finish. Your octopus is really enchanting! (never thought I would say that about an octopus:):):)Happy PPF!

Clare Lloyd said...

Such a cute octopus and love your sketches

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

Sweet sweet art, I always love how you show us both finished and work(s) is progress. You are an amazing artist so inspirational.
Creative Hugs Tracey & Happy PPF

Tanza Erlambang - Every Day Issues said...

so cute...love it.
have a great day

Magic Love Crow said...

The little octopus is so cute! Your sketches are wonderful Lisa! Big Hugs!

Lisabella Russo said...

Thanks so very much for the kind words! They are much appreciated.