Original Pink Saucer Magnolia Flower Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Photograph of Dappled Gentle Light Against the Flowers at Descanso Gardens...

"Elegance" Original 11"x14" Painting on Canvas Here

This is my featured painting is "Elegance."  I've been thinking about the beauty of flowers.  I love their gentle forms and trying to capture them when their charm is at its zenith.  The art has a painterly realist impressionist feel.  The original pink saucer magnolia floral acrylic painting is available as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  

Most of my art is also available on my website at lisabellarusso.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 mermaids and more; you may see them here.

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Photograph of Dappled Gentle Light Against the Flowers at Descanso Gardens

I took this photograph of these pink saucer magnolias at Descanso Gardens.  I love how the light gently caressed and engulfed them.  I can't take myself to the gardens so I find myself visiting my photos of them.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

My Photograph of a Pink Saucer Magnolia Flowers at Huntington Gardens + Sketches of Little Red Riding Hood, Big Eye Mermaid, & Flowers/ February 24-28 / Art Sketch Daily...

I took this photograph of this pink saucer magnolia at Huntington Gardens during my most recent visit.  There was a tree with many blooms close to the ground, I was able to photograph from above.  Solo or with one of my maidens, this flower is very tempting for me to paint.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

I love to paint flowers, you may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is inspired by the fairytale little red riding hood.  She is the first of three variations that I will sketch.  When I have completed them, I will decide which one I like the best and move forward towards refining the sketch to paint.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in February. This is from day 24. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of some daffodil flowers.  They have such a sweet allure...  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 February.  This is from day 25.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is gently swimming with her hair flowing in the water...  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be a fairy angel 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 February. This is from day 26. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is inspired by the fairytale little red riding hood.  She is the second of three variations that I will sketch.  When I have completed them, I will decide which one I like the best and move forward towards refining the sketch to paint.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in February. This is from day 27. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a summer bouquet.  I was so wrapt in the details, that I neglected to give one a stem, easily remedied enough though...  I'm unsure if I'll paint this or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in February.  This is day 28.  

This is a rough sketch.

Sketch of a Saucer Magnolia Flower, July 8 Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a saucer magnolia flower.  It is somewhere between budding and full bloom.  I'm unsure if I'll paint it or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in July.  This is day 8.  

This is a rough sketch.  You may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.   

Original White Magnolia Flower Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Richard J. Oliver Art at the Corey Helford Gallery...

Happy National Teacher's Day!  I have been graced with some very wonderful teachers, I am very grateful to them.

"Enchanted Light" Original 18"x24" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Enchanted Light," it is on a large canvas and has a realist impressionist feel.  This gorgeous flower was growing on a tree outside of Alex's old apartment and I was compelled to photograph and then paint this beauty.  The original magnolia 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 mermaids and includes a selection of some of my big eye fantasy sirens; you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

http://www.create-with-joy.com/

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The Corey Helford Gallery has three sections, there is the main gallery and then two additional galleries.  I went to see The Art Collector Starter Kit IV Group Exhibition, which I hope to share some of the art from on a different day, as a couple of my favorite artists had work in the show and I was very pleasantly surprised to be introduced to Richard J. Oliver's work.  The pieces were large and lovely.  I think they're realist surrealist in feel.  These are some of my favorites from the show.  The Immersion exhibit is CLOSED, but the gallery may have some of his works available.

YOU ONLY LOSE WHAT YOU CLING TO by Richard J. Oliver, oil on gesso board, 16" x 20"

OCEAN by Richard J. Oliver, Oil on Canvas, 48" x 72"

RISE ON A BREATH OF WIND by Richard J. Oliver, oil on gesso board, 18" x 24"

CRADLED by Richard J. Oliver, Oil on Canvas, 30" x 40"

ETHEREAL by Richard J. Oliver, Oil on Canvas, 26 1/2" x 40"

Whilst I have continued to sketch daily, I spent my time getting this ready and haven't had a chance to prep my sketches yet.  I'll try to get caught up on posting my daily sketches tomorrow.

My Photograph of White Magnolia Flowers at Alex's Old Place...

I took this photograph of this white magnolia flower outside of Alex's old place quite a while back.  The magnolia trees dipped down so close to the ground that I could touch the flowers.  They were so gorgeous!  The trees are still there, but they've been significantly pruned since I took this photo.  If I were to paint this, I probably wouldn't include the gas station in the background, but I thought the flower was beautiful.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

I've compiled my images for 29 faces in September and I'll try to post about my impressions of the challenge tomorrow.


I've returned to my other blog about trying to have less, if you're curious about my efforts, that blog is here.  I'll probably only update it once or twice a week, typically on Tuesday...

My Photograph of a Star Magnolia Flower at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of a star magnolia flower at Descanso Gardens a while back.  There are a number of different types of magnolia trees and they all have gorgeous flowers.  I love them all, this Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' is so delicate and lovely...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

My Pink Saucer Magnolia Flower Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

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

8"x10" print here

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

I am listing "Elegance," an original painting of some pink saucer magnolia flower blossoms.  I find these flowers very inspiring.

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of 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 started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I am working on.

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

Happy Mother's Day! Pink Saucer Magnolia Descanso Gardens Photograph & Tulip Flower Sketch...

I took this photograph of pink saucer magnolia flowers at Descanso Gardens during a trip with my mother.  My mother is one of the best people I know.  I am very fortunate!  I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day...

This is a sketch of a tulip that may or may not go into a still life painting for my mother that I am playing with the notion of.

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

A Photograph of a White Magnolia Flower...

I took this photograph of a white magnolia flower outside of Alex's old place some time ago, I used it as reference for a painting I hope to share tomorrow.  The magnolias around here are in bloom right now...