Original Sakura Cherry Blossoms Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! March Sketches...

****Edit 3/20/18 It looks like I'll be out of town for one more week.  Alex will be holding down the fort while I'm gone and I'll try to check in when possible, but there may be some delays due to my trip.  Ah the sketches to scan in upon my return are stacking up...  I hope you are having a beautiful first day of spring!****

"Sakura Ni" Original 5"x7" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Sakura Ni".  These cherry blossoms are pink and white.  These flowers have such a delicate beauty, seeing them brings me joy as does painting them...  It is the second in this series.  The art has a soft realist impressionist feel.  The original floral 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 maidens with flowers; you may see them here.

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March 9-13 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She seems to be a little wary...  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 March. This is from day 9. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a dahlia flower and bud.  They have a simple beauty...  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 March.  This is from day 10.

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a gentle sweetness...  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 March. This is from day 11. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a black eyed susan flower.  I think it has a lovely charm...  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 March.  This is from day 12.  

This is a rough sketch.  

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a shy quality, gently peeking out at the world...  I think she is most likely a goddess, 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 March. This is day 13. 

This is a rough sketch. 

My Photograph of a Dahlia Flower at Descanso Gardens + June Sketches Art, Day 21 Sketch, Big Eye Angel Fairy... Happy Summer Solstice!

Happy Summer Solstice!

Edit: Magyar created this beautiful poem:

dahlias tempt
hummingbirds with their color
wingwinds

I took this photograph of this flower at Descanso Gardens.  I believe it is a dahlia summer annual.  I photographed it on one of my summer visits, so I thought it would be perfect for today.  I love how it is both white and yellow.  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 looking with great interest at something and has roses and a summer bonnet hat upon her head.  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a goddess 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 June.  This is day 21.

This is a rough sketch.  

Sketch of a Dahlia Flower, June 8 Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a dahlia flower.  This one is in the process of unfurling its petals, I think this is my first time sketching one.  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 June.  This is day 8.

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