Original Pink Peach Flapjack Umbrella Octopus Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! January Sketches...

"Adorablis" Original 4"x4" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Adorablis."  This little flapjack octopus has pink, peach, and orange hues. I am so smitten with my little cephalopod umbrella octopus friend that he's also featured in another painting that I plan to share next week, but if you can't wait to see him with his mermaid friend, I've linked them in the link above...  They are some of my smallest paintings.  The art has a lowbrow fantasy surrealism feel to the style.  The original octopus 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 angels, you may see them here.

Bonus Featured Image "Adorablis"

5"x7" Open Edition print on Sale here

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

Edit 1/11: I've ran out of time to do a separate post for PPF today, so I am sharing this completed painting.

Happy Paint Party Friday!  To see more participants, please visit:

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January 5-9 Sketches

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in January. They will be primarily rough sketches. You may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has quality of curiousity...  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 January.  This is from day 5.  

This is a rough sketch.

 Here is a sketch of marigolds.  They are based on one of the simpler variations of this flower...  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 January.  This is from day 6.

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has an intensity to her...  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 January. This is from day 7. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of an iris.  I love the flower's long elegant lines...  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 January.  This is from day 8.  

This is a rough sketch.  

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has an expression of compassion.  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel 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 January. This is day 9. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Original Seahorse Friend Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! June 13-19 Sketches...

"Seahorse Friend" Original 5"x7" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Seahorse Friend."  This little seahorse friend is focused on meeting with his other seahorse and mermaid friends...  He has big eyes for a seahorse and is inspired by two different kinds of seahorses, one with willowy spiney extrusions and the other with incandescent hues. The style has a fantasy surrealism feel.  The original seahorse 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 a selection of my purple flowers, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

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June 13-19 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She seems to have a contemplative quality.  I think she is most likely a goddess, although she could also be a fairy angel 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 from day 13. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a tiger lily.  These lilies have such grace...  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 June.  This is from day 14.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a gypsy charm to her...  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 June. This is from day 15. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of an impatiens flower.  I'm not very familiar with these flowers, but I enjoy trying new blooms when I sketch...  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 June.  This is from day 16.  

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet charm...  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 June. This is from day 17. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of some redbud blossoms.  I love these flowers, I'm considering getting a western redbud tree for the front yard...  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 June.  This is from day 18.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a powerful feeling...  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 June. This is from day 19. 

This is a rough sketch.

Original Seahorse Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! September Sketches...

"Seahorse Friend" Original 5"x7" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "Seahorse Friend."  This little seahorse friend is focused on meeting with his other seahorse and mermaid friends...  He has big eyes for a seahorse and is inspired by two different kinds of seahorses, one with willowy spiney extrusions and the other with incandescent hues. The style has a fantasy surrealism feel.  The original seahorse painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  

On the 1st Tuesday of the month I am listing some prints at a sale rate for 30 days  The theme this month is blue maidens...  Some of my fantasy art pieces are available as open edition giclee art and LE ACEO prints here.

Most of my art is also available on my website at lisarusso.com; however, I like to put some art on ebay at a lower promotional 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!

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

Here is a sketch of a big eyed steampunk maiden.  She has her goggles atop her head and is ready for a trip...  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 September.  This is day 13.   She is also face 13 for the 29 faces challenge in September. 

This is a rough sketch.

Technical Difficulties & My Original Clownfish Fish Painting +Art Prints & ACEO Prints! June Sketches to be Shared Shortly...

Due to technical difficulties, I can’t upload any of my sketches or new images, but I have been sketching daily and I will share them soon.  For now I hope you will enjoy “Oh Fishy,” he’s available at the promo start rate until Tuesday next…

This Week "Oh Fishy" Original 5"x7" Painting here

5"x7" Open Edition print here

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

In addition to this sweet clownfish fish original and my mermaid with clownfish original, I also have giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of mermaids and sea animal friends.  This is the last time for a while that I will be doing auctions in this way, in the future I plan to run some fixed price print and LE ACEO print auctions with a theme on the 1st Tuesday of the month.  Originals will be available on my website, so if you've had your eye on either of the two originals I have up this week, now is the time to get them at the promo start rate!

Most of my art is also available on my website at 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!

After the auction, "Oh Fishy" will be available on my website here if unsold.

Hippocampus Seahorse Original Art Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! April Sketches...

This Week "Seahorse Friend" Original 5"x7" Painting here

5"x7" Open Edition print here

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

I am listing "Seahorse Friend," an original seahorse hippocampus painting. This little seahorse friend is focused on meeting with his other seahorse and mermaid friends... He has big eyes for a seahorse and is inspired by two different kinds of seahorses, one with willowy spiney extrusions and the other with incandescent hues. This has a surreal lowbrow fantasy feel...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with some water animals inspired art as well as a couple of mermaids with sea friends...


Most of my art is also available on my website at 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!

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

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

Here is a sketch of a big eyed Gothic maiden.  My reference looked a little like Priss of Blade Runner, but I don't think that translated to my sketch, I want to remember to ask Alex how to sketch frizzy hair.  Now I think she looks a bit like she's a heroine / super hero, with her vigilante mask to protect her identity...  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 April.  This is day 19.   

This is a rough sketch.  

Seahorses Original Hippocampus Sea Art Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints!

This Week "Entwined" 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 "Entwined," an original seahorses painting.  These seahorses are linked together with love.  The art has a lowbrow surreal feel...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of water and life, all with a little bit of magic...  


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!

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

My Black Gothic Mermaid with Clownfish Friends Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Three Friends" 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 "Three Friends," an original painting of a black gothic mermaid with some of her clownfish friends.  Clownfish love sea anenomes and this mermaid's hair as well!  The art has a lowbrow surreal feel...

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

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

My Purple Seahorses Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Entwined" 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 "Entwined," an original painting of two seahorses together near seaweed available for them to hold on to.  In the world as it is, seahorses tend to stay with those who match their colorations, but I've given this a bit of a fantasy element and these two are great friends.  It has a lowbrow surreal feel...

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

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.

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.

A Photograph of Some Fish at the Rainforest Cafe & Face 25 for 29 Faces...

This photograph is of a some fish in the aquarium at the Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney.  While we were waiting to be seated, I took some photos of the fish.  I loved how the fish in the top left corner looked a bit translucent.  I hope you will enjoy this photo...

This is face 25 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a big eye fairy angel or possibly mermaid sketch.  I chose to draw her because I liked how her hair was brushing over her shoulder.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.  

My Original Incandescent Seahorse Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Seahorse Friend" Original 5"x7" Painting here

5"x7" print here

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

I am listing "Seahorse Friend," a small seahorse painting.  I started him as an exploration in technique for another painting I am working on with a mermaid and her seahorses.  I hope you will enjoy this little guy, he has a fantasy surreal feel with his big eyes...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week with a theme of oceans and water dwellers.  Most of them are ocean pieces in one way or another, but my little koi fish snuck in...

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.