My Photograph of Two Yellow Daffodils at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of a two yellow daffodils at Descanso Gardens a while back.  I love how they are nestled together...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

I will be attending and showing some of my Greek goddess art on Saturday, January 17 in Ontario California.  I'd love to see you there if you'll be in the area.  The show information is here! 

The Little Mermaid Big Eye Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "The Little Mermaid" Original 11"x14" Painting here

8"x10" print here

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

I am listing "The Little Mermaid," an original painting of a big eye redhead mermaid with her spiney seahorse friends.  She has huge inquisitive blue eyes.  The piece has a surreal lowbrow fantasy feel.  I love mermaids so...

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

Deer Fawn Sketch Art + Wonder Woman Website Update...

Here is a rough sketch of two running deer.  I believe they are fawns.  They are based on a photograph by Shawn Parker Photography, check out his wonderful photographs if you get a chance!  I may use these two in a painting of the Greek goddess Artemis (known to the Romans as Diana), but I'm not sure yet, it's very early stages yet.  I still have to do some sketches of her and then work out what will look right with her.


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

"Strength and Beauty" Original Painting Sold

Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Strength and Beauty" is based on a big eye fantasy painting I did of Wonder Woman.  She's one of my favorite super heroes.  The original was donated to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The piece has a surreal lowbrow feel.  The original is sold, but I do have it 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!

Athena Minerva with Owl Work in Progress WIP + Purple Bearded Iris Website Update...

I've done some more work on my Athena big eye Greek goddess (also known to the Romans as Minerva) with owl painting.  Here her hair is finished and I've done some more work on her owl.  He's such a cute and fluffy fellow, but has such a keen gaze...

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

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

"Standing Tall" Original Painting Sold

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

"Standing Tall" is based on a painting I did of a purple bearded iris.  Irises are one of my favorite flowers and I love purple.  This piece has an impressionist realist feel.  The original is sold, but I do have it 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!

My Photograph of Two Icelandic Poppies at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of a two Icelandic poppies at Descanso Gardens a while back.  They aren't blooming right now, but I think this white poppy is quite beautiful as well as its orange poppy companion.  They come in such a range of colors...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

My Two Horses Grazing Together Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Together" Original 8"x10" Painting here

8"x10" print here

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

I am listing "Together," an original painting of two horses grazing together in a soft pastel setting.  One is a mare and the other is her foal.  The piece has a combination of realist and impressionist qualities.  It is an older piece, but one of my favorites...

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

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.

Portrait of Madame de Cromot by Antoine Vestier at the Norton Simon Museum of Art + Athena Owl WIP...

I took this photograph of "Portrait of Madame de Cromot de Fougy" by Antoine Vestier at the Norton Simon Museum of Art, it is one of my favorites.  Its soft beauty is very compelling and inspiring to me.


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

Here is a work in progress view of my large 16"x20" original big eye Athena Greek goddess (known to the Romans as Minerva) with her little owl painting.  I've blocked in her hair, I still probably have a day or so worth of painting on her hair before I move on to her owl...

Year of the Ram Sheep Sketch Art...

Here is a sketch of a ram.  It will be year of the sheep soon.  I hope to paint this ram in honor of Chinese New Year, but I'm not sure if I'll finish on time.  I might make the attempt though.


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

Athena Minerva with Owl Work in Progress WIP Continues...

I've done some more work on my Athena big eye Greek goddess (also known to the Romans as Minerva) with owl painting.  I've painted her eyebrows, eyelashes, lips, and toga.  The next thing that I paint will be her hair.  I'm thinking about doing 16"x20" paintings of all of the Greek Goddesses.  I've done a couple of others before, but I'd like to do them again.  I used to love the Greek myths as a child and I enjoy them to this day...

Happy New Year Wishes & Athena Minerva with Owl Work in Progress WIP...

I hope the new year brings you much joy!  Happy new year wishes from me to you...

I'm working on my Athena big eye Greek goddess (also known to the Romans as Minerva) with owl painting.  I think I need around a week more of solid work on her to finish.  Sometimes I work on more than one painting at a time and I have a couple more in the works, but my main focus is on this one right now as I'd like to submit her for a show.


I've done some glazing using Golden Glazing Liquid (Gloss), I tested a couple more than the ones I shared last week and I decided that one was the one that best fit my purpose.  However, Golden Glazing Liquid (Satin) came in a close second.  It was an interesting experience using the glazing medium, there's a bit of glare on her face in the photograph from the glaze, I hope to get a better picture next time.  At this point I'm ready to move forward to her features...