29 Faces Challenge in September All Together Now & Big Eye Fairy Angel Sketch Face 30

Twice a year, Ayala Art hosts the 29 faces challenge in February and then again in September. For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month. Last year I participated once for the first time, this year I participated both times.  I met some of my goals for the challenge and didn't meet others, but it was definitely a challenge I enjoyed.  I wanted to sketch 29 faces, so while at the start I shared a painting I had finished the day before, today in addition to the complete group, I also have one additional sketch.  So for me this time I managed 29 sketches of faces...  The challenge was very inspiring!

This is face 30 for the challenge, but sketch 29...  She is a big eye fairy angel or possibly mermaid sketch.

To learn more about 29 faces, please visit our hostess
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Face 29 Sketch Art 29 Faces + Brown Lop Eared Bunny Rabbit Website Update...

This sketch is face 29 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is definitely a wild fairy lass.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.  I may do one more sketch for this challenge as I included one painting I completed and I also hope to put all of the faces I completed for this challenge together for tomorrow...

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

http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

Hidden Treasure Original Painting SOLD

Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

I love bunny rabbits, I think they are so sweet and so dear.  This shy brown lop eared bunny is partially hiding behind a tree, peeking out at you...  I sold the original, but I do have this piece available as prints and ACEOs! 

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! 

Big Eye Fairy Angel Mermaid Face 28 for the 29 Faces Challenge...

This is face 28 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a big eye fairy angel or possibly mermaid sketch.  Yesterday I was a little mixed up and posted a second 26, when she was actually 27...  I'm very close to completing the challenge, but while technically tomorrow's sketch will be face 29, face 2 is a painting I completed on day 1.  I think for that this time, I'd like to complete 29 sketches, so I might try for one more sketch this month after that as a challenge to myself...  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.  

Work in Progress Little Owl (Athene noctua) Painting + Face 27 for 29 Faces...

Here is a work in progress view of my little owl (Athene noctua) painting.  I've really just begun at this point.  This is one of the owls I sketched while I was looking for the right one for my Athena (Minerva) painting and while he wasn't quite right for that one, I decided to paint him solo.  I think he is a sibling of Athena's owl...


I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:
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edit: this is actually face 27

This is face 26 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a big eye fairy angel or possibly mermaid sketch.  I think she has an angelic combination of strength and gentleness.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month. 

Big Eye Face 26 Sketch for the 29 Faces Challenge & Clownfish Original Painting Website Update...

This is face 26 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a big eye fairy angel or possibly mermaid sketch.  Although her eyes make me think of a cat's eyes a little bit...  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.

Oh Fishy Original 5"x7" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

Oh Fishy is of a clownfish by some sea anemones.  As I was painting it, I kept thinking "oh fishy, fishy, fishy, fish;" hence the title.  The style is a soft realism.  This piece available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs!  

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!

A Photograph of Some Fish at the Rainforest Cafe & Face 25 for 29 Faces...

This photograph is of a some fish in the aquarium at the Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney.  While we were waiting to be seated, I took some photos of the fish.  I loved how the fish in the top left corner looked a bit translucent.  I hope you will enjoy this photo...

This is face 25 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a big eye fairy angel or possibly mermaid sketch.  I chose to draw her because I liked how her hair was brushing over her shoulder.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.  

My Sailboat Seascape Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs! 29 Faces Face 24

This Week "Reminders" Original 11"x14" Painting here

8"x10" print here

ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here

I am listing "Reminders," an original seascape sailboat painting.  I don't paint that many sailboats, but when I went on a harbor cruise in San Pedro, I felt very drawn to this one.  I love the ocean even when mermaids aren't apparent.  I'm not sure why, but this image is a little darker then actual... 

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of seascapes and ocean dwellers, although my koi fish also sneaked in...


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 started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I am working on.

This is face 23 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a big eye fairy angel or possibly mermaid sketch.  I gave her a little beauty mark above her lip.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.

Big Eye Fairy Angel Face 23 for the 29 Faces Challenge...

This is face 23 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is definitely a big eye fairy angel, with a leaning on the fae...  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.

Face 22 Sketch Art 29 Faces + Pink Sweet Pea Blossoms Painting Website Update...

This sketch is face 22 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She could be a big eye fairy angel or possibly a mermaid.  I think she has a certain intensity.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.


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

Budding Blooms Original 5"x7" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

Two sweet pea blossoms are set against a soft blue sky.  The flowers are starting to bloom.  The style has a romantic realim feel.  This piece available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs!  

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!

Angel Fairy Mermaid Face 21 Sketch for the 29 Faces Challenge...

This is face 21 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a big eye fairy angel or possibly mermaid sketch.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.

Face 19 & Face 20 for the 29 Faces Challenge & Happy International Talk Like A Pirate Day...

Ahoy!  This be face 20 for t' 29 faces challenge.  This sketch be o' a salty pirate lass in honor o' International Talk Like a Pirate Day.  For 29 Faces, t' challenge be t' share 29 faces durin' t' given month.

This is face 19 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a big eye fairy angel or possibly mermaid sketch.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.

A Photograph of a Canadian Goose & Water Lilies at the Norton Simon Museum of Art Pond & Face 18...

This photograph is of a Canadian goose amidst the water lilies in the pond at the Norton Simon Museum of Art.  There are two Canadian geese that are often in the garden there.  I think they are so beautiful!  I hope you will enjoy this photo...

This is face 18 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a very joyous big eye fairy angel or possibly mermaid sketch.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.  I'm not certain, but I may not be able to post tomorrow.  If that's the case, I'll sketch tonight and tomorrow try to post my two faces on Friday. 

My Fairy Angel Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs! 29 Faces Face 17

This Week "Paned Wings" Original 5"x7" Painting here

5"x7" print here

ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here

I am listing "Paned Wings," an original big eye gothic fairy angel painting.  She has beautiful warm skin tones, eyes of golden brown, and her wings have an art deco nouveau quality.  Although she is one of my favorite portraits of mine, this time I'm trying to only include faces completed during the challenge for 29 faces.

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

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 started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I am working on.

This is face 17 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a redraw of face 3, they're very similar, but this one is a little more refined.  I decided to redraw her to use for my first Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead painting as you can see from the makeup I have sketched in.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.

Buddha Sculpture at the Norton Simon Museum of Art + Big Eye Angel Fairy Face 16...

If you go downstairs at the Norton Simon Museum of Art, this Buddha sculpture is visible from one of their windows.  There is a huge window and there is a bench in front of it.  I took this photograph from that bench.  Also in view are some of their other pieces, it is an inspiring place to sit and reflect.  It's usually less crowded there than in the upstairs gallery and it is very worth seeing, it is one of my favorite places at the Norton Simon.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
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This is face 16 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a big eye angel fairy or possibly mermaid sketch.  I think she is a bit sassy.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.

Face 15 Sketch Art 29 Faces + Purple Angel Fairy Website Update...

This sketch is face 15 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She could be a big eye fairy angel, but I'm leaning towards mermaid.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.


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

Sylph of Violet Original 8"x10" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints, & Limited Edition Giclee 2.5"x3.5" ACEO Prints Here

This gothic beauty has violet hair, violet wings, and a deep purple gown.  The fairy has blue skin and big eyes of blue as well as elven ears.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs on my website!  

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! 

Work in Progress White Water Lilies Painting + Face 14 for 29 Faces...

Here is a work in progress view of my 18"x24" white water lilies painting.  I've painted some more petals on the bottom flower and put additional layers on the ones that were done before.  I think I should be done with the bottom water lily the next time I work on the painting, except for touch ups, but it's hard to say.  Once I've gone further with the top waterlily, I may need to adjust both waterlilies.

I did the sketch for these water lilies quite some time ago when I was sketching potential lilies for my big eye garden guardian "Waterlily Enchantment."  Alex said these wouldn't work well as her flower, but I loved them so much, I decided to paint them on their own canvas.

This is face 14 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a big eye fairy angel or possibly mermaid sketch.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.

Face 12 & Face 13 for the 29 Faces Challenge...

This is face 12 and face 13 for the 29 faces September challenge.  They are big eye fairy angels or possibly mermaids in this sketch.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.  

A Photograph of Peach Water Lilies at the Norton Simon Museum of Art Pond & Face 11 for 29 Faces...

This photograph is of some peach water lilies I took at the pond at the Norton Simon Museum of Art.  I love waterlilies and take great joy in painting and photographing them.  I hadn't ever noticed the peach ones before this year, I've seen pink, white, yellow, and purple; but this is the first time I've seen peach...  I hope you will enjoy this photo...

This is face 11 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a big eye fairy angel or possibly mermaid sketch.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.  I may not have a chance to post tomorrow, but I'll still sketch tonight and tomorrow try to post both sketches on Friday.

My Peace Lilies Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs! 29 Faces 10

This Week "Peaceful Trinity" Original 12"x12" Painting here

8"x10" print here

ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here

I am listing "Peaceful Trinity," an original painting of three peace lilies.  These white lilies are flowing together with grace.  Lilies are one of my favorite types of flowers to paint.

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of lily flowers; from calla lilies to water lilies to a water lily flower big eye fairy garden guardian...

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 started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I am working on.

This is face 10 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a happy big eye fairy angel sketch.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.

LACMA Show Fashioning Fashion VII & Big Eye Fairy Angel Face 9...

I was looking through my reference images files, and I came across two folders with images from the LACMA show Fashioning Fashion: European Dress in Detail, 1700–1915.  I love fashion and find it very inspiring.  Here are some of the images to the show, I hope that you will enjoy them.  I will post more from this show on other Mondays, although probably not always consecutively.

If you'd like to see what I have up of this show thus far, please click here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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This is face 9 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a big eye angel fairy sketch.  I am planning to paint her, but I think this rough sketch needs to be refined and possibly redrawn before I do so.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.