Purple & Red Bearded Iris Art Completed Painting + September Sketches, Sketch 8, Goddess...

"Variegated Bliss" Original Painting Sold, Giclee Prints & LE ACEO Prints Here

I completed this purple and crimson bearded iris painting a while back, the original was painted in oils on panel.  It sold after it came back home from the El Festival de las Flores show it was in at the Neutra Institute Gallery & Museum, I didn't get a chance to add it to my website until now.  I love irises, there is something almost magical to me in their beauty.  The art has an impressionist realist feel.  I'd like to add this one as an 8"x10" giclee print and LE ACEO print into the mix of my first Tuesday auctions when I next do a group of purple flowers, I hope that will be in November; but they will also be at the link above on my website regardless of that.

This is a completed work, I also usually post at least one finished piece on Tuesdays if you'd like to come to visit!  You also may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.

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

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweetness to her...  I think she is most likely a moon 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 September. This is day 8. 

I am also participating in the September 29 Faces Challenge! The goal is to share 29 faces in the month of September.  I may extend it out to a goal of 100 faces sketched on consecutive days...

This is a rough sketch.  

My Photograph of a White Bearded Iris at Descanso Gardens + July Sketch Art, Day 18 + 19 Sketches, Angel Fairy + Anthurium Flower...

I took this photograph of a white bearded iris at Descanso Gardens.  I love how it was surrounded by roses.  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 upwards with a caring expression.  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 July.  This is from day 18.

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of an anthurium.  I love how the shape of the flowers and their leaves resembles the shape of hearts.  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 19.  

This is a rough sketch.  

My Iris Painting Framed for El Festival de las Flores at the Neutra Institute Gallery & Museum Show! Art Sketch of a Big Eye Fairy Angel, April 19 Daily Sketches...

This is my framed iris painting that was accepted to El Festival de las Flores at the Neutra Institute Gallery & Museum!  It is an 8"x10" oil painting on panel titled "Variegated Bliss."  I forgot to measure the frame before I dropped it off yesterday, but I'll try to get the measurements when I go to the opening on Saturday.  I'm not sure exactly when I'll be there, probably towards the end though.  I'll also try to take some photographs while I'm there so that if you can't make it to the show, you'll still get to see some of the art.  I love to paint and view flower paintings!

Opening reception

Saturday, April 22 at 6 PM - 10 PM

Dulce Stein Presents at The Neutra

2379 Glendale Blvd 

Los Angeles, CA  90039

(323) 247-7113 

The closing reception will be Sunday May 7th from 6-9 PM. 

Additional viewing days are by appointment, please contact me if you're interested in setting up a visit and I'll put you in touch with the curator.  There will also be some special events during the run of the show, I'll update you as I know more...

The opening reception event information is here.

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a mischevous expression...  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, 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 April.  This is day 19.

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

My Photograph of an Iris After the Rain at Huntington Gardens + December Sketches Art, Day 28 Sketch, Big Eye Mermaid...

I took this photograph of a bearded iris at Huntington Gardens during my most recent visit.  It had just rained and the wine colored flower was glistening with rain drops...  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 gothic maiden.  Her hair is flowing wildly around her...  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be a goddess or an angel fairy.  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 December.  This is day 28.

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Iris Flower Floral Art Original Painting Work in Progress + October Sketches, Sketch 14, Angel...

In this original 8"x10" work in progress WIP oil painting of an iris, I'm still working on the background.  I'm getting closer to where I want to be with this, but I'm not quite there yet.  There's a bit of texture that I'm going to sand down and then I'll apply another layer or two that will hopefully look more like what I'm hoping it to.  Working with the oils is definitely different than working with acrylics...

This is a work in progress, but I also usually post at least one finished piece on Tuesdays if you'd like to come to visit!  You also may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.

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

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  Her hair is falling softly around her and she has a sweet and caring expression...  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 October.  This is day 14. 

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Iris Flower Floral Art Original Painting Work in Progress + October Sketches, Sketch 7, Fairy...

In this original 8"x10" work in progress WIP painting of an iris, I'm working on the background.  I've just painted in softly the stems in the background, although I seem to have missed one.  The colors aren't as saturated as they will be when I'm done, it's just a very light preliminary layer.  When it's completed, the background will look very different from this.

This is a work in progress, but I also usually post at least one finished piece on Tuesdays if you'd like to come to visit!  You also may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.

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

http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a pointy ear peeking out of her hair and she has a gentle yet intense look...  I think she is most likely a fairy elf, 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 October.  This is day 7.  

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of a Purple Iris Flower at Huntington Gardens + September Sketches Art, Day 7 Sketch, Big Eye Goddess...

I took this photograph of this purple iris at Huntington Gardens.  I thought the hues in these flowers were amazing.  I think I'm going to sketch this one and hopefully paint it, the beauty in it is calling me greatly.  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.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  Big hair with flowers seems to be my focus right now, I think I have one more reference image to sketch with very large hair for tomorrow, then I think the hair will be smaller for a while...  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a mermaid or a fairy angel.  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 September.  This is day 7.   She is also face 7 for the 29 faces challenge in September. 

This is a rough sketch. 

My Photograph of Bearded Iris Flowers at Descanso Gardens + August Sketches Art, Day 24 Sketch, Big Eye Fairy...

I took this photograph of these bearded irises at Descanso Gardens.  There are so many delicate colors gracing these lovely flowers, the pinks merge into lilacs and there are soft golden hues as well.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

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

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a slight smile gracing her face.  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 August.  This is day 24.  

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of Light Purple Bearded Irises at Descanso Gardens + May Sketches Art, Day 25 Sketch, Fairy Angel...

I took this photograph of these lilac bearded irises at Descanso Gardens a while back.  These light purple flowers looked so beautiful to me nestled together... I hope that you will enjoy this photo!


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

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She seems to be pondering something with her eyes are closed in deep concentration.  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 May.  This is day 25.

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of a Gold & Rust Bearded Iris Flower at Huntington Gardens + March Sketches Art, Sketch 2, Fairy...

I took this photograph of this gold and rust hued bearded iris at Huntington Gardens during my most recent visit.  Irises are one of my favorite flowers, I am very tempted to paint this flower.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

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

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  I think she has a kawaii gothic Lolita feeling.  She has a sweet soft smile and stars and moons on her cheeks.  I think she is most likely an 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 sketch 2.  

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of a Peach and White Iris at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of this peach and white bearded iris at Descanso Gardens a while back.  I think the colors are very beautiful and subtle.  Today it's raining, which is wonderful for us in California with the drought, but I often like to look at pictures from brighter days when the weather is dark...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!


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

My Photograph of a Peach Bearded Iris at Descanso Gardens + Inspired Big Eye Fairy Original Painting...

I took this photograph of this peach bearded iris at Descanso Gardens a while back.  There's something so lovely about irises, they are such an elegant flower.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

This floral photo was part of my inspiration for Iris Dream, an original big eye gothic fairy painting that's available as an original, prints, and LE ACEO prints here.

My Photograph of Purple and White Bearded Irises at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of these purple and white bearded irises at Descanso Gardens a while back.  I was sorting through some of my photographs and this one jumped out at me.  I love the two colors together and the petals are so delicate.  Irises are one of my favorite flowers.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

My Photograph of Purple and White Bearded Irises at Descanso Gardens + 29 Faces Sketch Art, Face 9...

I took this photograph of these purple and white bearded irises at Descanso Gardens a while back.  The iris is one of my favoritie flowers, they are both delicate and profuse at the same time...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo! 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  I think she looks like she is planning something...  I think she is most likely a mermaid, although she could also be fairy angel or goddess.   I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.  

She is face 9 for 29 faces in September.  The goal is to share 29 faces in the month of September.

"Nods Hello" Purple Iris Flower Art Now Up on My Website...

"Nods Hello" Original Painting Sold

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

This is part of my gothic garden series...  The purple bearded iris bends gently in a soft breeze.  This floral art has an impressionist expressionistic feel.  The original is sold, but I do have this piece available as prints and ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including a whole section of floral paintings!

On most Tuesdays I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices; but I won't be doing that this week.  Please visit here next week to see what I have available.

"Timeless Beauty" White Iris Flower Art Now Up on My Website...

"Timeless Beauty" Original Painting NFS

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

I painted this piece quite some time ago.  It is a white iris with yellow accents...  I believe it was one of my first large flower paintings.  I've always loved irises and this one is based on an iris photograph I took from what I believe was my first visit to Huntington Gardens as well.  This floral art has a soft realist impressionist feel.  The original is not for sale, but I do have this piece available as prints and ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including a whole section of floral paintings!

Also, 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 an Iris at Huntington Gardens...

This beautiful iris was blooming at Huntington Gardens the most recent time I visited.  I had not seen this color combination before.  I thought the soft yellow with the whites and soft purple violet color combination was just lovely.  I hope you will enjoy this photo.  

A Photograph of an Iris for my Garden...

Yesterday I went to the Huntington Gardens fall plant sale.  Although I haven't had good luck with irises, I thought this iris was so beautiful and had such a fragrant aroma, I decided to chance it and take it home.  Irises are one of my favorite types of flowers.  We haven't planted it yet, but I wanted to share it with you.  I'm not even sure how to describe the colors.  I didn't realize that irises bloom twice a year, I thought it was just the once...  This variation of iris is called Bernice's Legacy, if you're in the Southern California area, the sale is still on today and tomorrow.  We also bought some other lovely plants, but I will endeavor to share them another day.  

Irises by Vincent van Gogh at the J. Paul Getty Center Museum of Art & a Water Lily WIP

I love the art of Vincent van Gogh, there's such a wonderful energy and passion to his work.  This piece is part of the permanent collection at the J. Paul Getty Center Museum of Art.  Although he considered it to be a study rather than a finished piece, I think it is one of my favorites by him.  At one art lecture I attended, they said the one white iris symbolized hope.  It was painted in the garden of the Saint-Remy asylum where he was recuperating.

Irises by Vincent van Gogh as framed

Irises by Vincent van Gogh

Irises by Vincent van Gogh detail I

Irises by Vincent van Gogh detail II

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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Here is a work in progress view of my water lily painting.  I am mostly done with the background and am ready to start painting the water lilies.  Although one waterlily is touched with pink and the other a bit of yellow, the waterlilies will be predominantly white.  It is on an 18"x24" canvas.

A Photograph of a Yellow and White Bearded Iris at Descanso Gardens...

I believe I took this photograph of a yellow and white bearded iris last year at Descanso Gardens, they aren't currently in bloom, but the roses and waterlilies are.  I think there is great beauty in flowers, irises are one of my favorite flowers...