Art Sketch of a Big Eye Gothic Fairy Elf...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has her hair partially up, with some of it flowing down...  I think she is most likely an elf fairy, although she could also be an angel, mermaid, or goddess.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.    

My Photograph of Purple Anemone Flowers at Huntington Gardens...

I took this macro photograph of these purple flowers at Huntington Gardens a while back.  I'm not certain, but I think they are some kind of poppy.  I love purple flowers and these really caught my eye.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

Edit:  It looks like these beautiful blooms are actually anemone flowers, thank you Georgie!

Gothic Garden Purple Rose Original Flower Floral Art Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints!

This Week "Purple Rose" Original 8"x10" Painting here

8"x10" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Purple Rose," an original flower painting.  This floral painting is usually not for sale, but I am making it available this week!  It is part of my Gothic Garden series.  The art has an impressionist expressionist feel...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of purple flowers.  In addition to another purple rose, there is a tiger lily and some wildflowers!  

After the auction the original painting "Purple Rose" will revert to be being not for sale, but it will be available as prints and LE ACEO prints on my website here.

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to put some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have been updating my website.  It's an ongoing project, but there is now an excellent selection of art available!

Photograph of Me with "Estrella," My Gothic Latina Fairy Angel at the Whittier Art Gallery...

Here is a photograph Alex Ledante took of me at the Whittier Art Gallery with "Estrella," my original tiny framed Latina gothic big eye fairy angel painting.  It is part of the Miniatures and Small Works show.  The challenge was to use one of their frames to do a painting for.  If I get a chance, I'd like to go back to the show and spend more time looking at other artist's pieces, I wasn't feeling well, so we didn't stay that long.

The show is at:
The Whittier Art Gallery
8035 Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA 90602 -2508
562-698-8710
info@whittierartgallery.com

The show runs until January 2nd and they're open Wednesday to Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm.


It was inspiring using their frame as a springboard for my painting.  I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
http://www.create-with-joy.com/

Art Sketch of a Big Eye Gothic Mermaid...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a soft smile and long flowing hair...  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be an angel fairy or goddess.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.  

I went to the Miniatures and Small Works Show that I have a piece in at the Whittier Art Gallery yesterday.  Alex took a couple of pictures of me with my piece, but I haven't checked to see yet if any came out.  I'd like to go again before it closes and take a closer look at more of the paintings by other artists; I didn't stay long because I wasn't feeling well, but it looked like a very nice show.


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

Art Sketch of a Big Eye Angel Fairy...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She is perhaps a little sad or pensive...  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a mermaid or goddess.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.

Gothic Latina Fairy Angel Big Eye Art Original Painting Work in Progress WIP for a Tiny Frame + Show Info...

This is the last work in progress view that I scanned of this big eye fairy angel maiden for the tiny frame before I completed her.  This gothic Latina beauty measures 6 1/2"x 6" framed, the art is approximately 3 1/2"x 4" with an image area of 3 3/8"x3" and is currently hanging at the "Miniature and Small Works Show" at the Whittier Gallery.

The reception is tomorrow from 3 pm to 6 pm and I'll be there at around 4.  I've been a bit under the weather so I won't be there long, but I'll be there for a little while.  I'm looking forward to seeing what other artists painted for their tiny frames!  I'll try to take some pictures, but if it's too hectic, I'll go back another day.  I'll be wearing a blue cameo necklace and I'd love to see you if you're close enough to make it to the show...

The show is at:
The Whittier Art Gallery
8035 Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA   90602 -2508
562-698-8710
info@whittierartgallery.com

The show runs until January 2nd and they're open Wednesday to Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm.  

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

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

I'm also participating in Show Your Face this week.

Ceramics Project From Some Time Ago...

So this is a ceramics project I did in High School.  I used to love ceramics.  I no longer have access to a kiln and I seriously miss it!  There are definitely things I would do differently with this throwback Thursday piece if I were to do another version of it, but there's a lot I like about it too.  I hope you will enjoy seeing one of my earlier works.  I think it shows my deep and abiding love of nature...

My Photograph of Tiny Wildflower Flowers at Descanso Gardens...

I took this macro photograph of these wildflowers at Descanso Gardens during my most recent visit.  They were extremely tiny and oh so delicate.  I can see a simpler version of them as a garland for one of my fairy angel paintings.  I don't know what these flowers are called, but they were so lovely.  They're replanting the flower beds though, so I'm not sure if they're still there.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

Gothic Big Eye Angel with Black Cat Original Art Painting + Blue Winter Angel! Art Prints & ACEO Prints!

This Week "All Creatures Great and Small" Original 11"x14" Painting here

8"x10" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "All Creatures Great and Small," an original angel fairy painting.  This big eye gothic beauty has green eyes that match the eyes of the black cat she is holding protectively in her arms.  The art has an surreal lowbrow fantasy feel...  

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of Winter and Christmas.  In addition to another original angel, I also have prints of my cardinal bird and a poinsettia flower!  

After the auction, "All Creatures Great and Small" will be available on my website here

This Week "Winter Belle" Original 8"x10" Painting here

8"x10" Open Edition print here

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

I am also listing "Winter Belle," an original angel fairy painting.  This big eye beauty has her eyes softly closed and is composed almost entirely in shades of blue. There are snowflakes drifting gently by.  The art has an surreal lowbrow fantasy feel...  

After the auction, "Winter Belle" will be available on my website here

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to put some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have been updating my website.  It's an ongoing project, but there is now an excellent selection of art available!