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 Redheaded Mermaid with Seahorses Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! April 28-May 1 Sketches...

"The Little Mermaid" Original 14"x11" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "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...  The original 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 mermaids and mermaid friends, you may see them here.

Featured Image "The Little Mermaid"

10"x8" Open Edition print on Sale here

ACEO 3.5"x2.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 on Sale here

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

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April 28-May 1 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweetness 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 April. This is from day 28. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She long flowing hair and a pouty expression...  I think she is most likely a mermaid, 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 April. This is from day 29. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She is looking upwards and wears a lovely veil...  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 April. This is from day 30. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a black-eyed Susan flower.  I thought it was fitting to sketch a flower on May Day...  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 May.  This is day 1. 

This is a rough sketch.

Original Big Eye Gothic Mermaid with Angelfish Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! 'Interlude' Exhibit by Audrey Kawasaki at the Thinkspace Gallery (Closed Show) Part I...

"Teacher's Pets" Original 16"x20" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Teacher's Pets," an original painting of a big eye mermaid with her angelfish friends. She has huge sweet grey eyes and long flowing mermaid hair. The piece has a surreal lowbrow fantasy feel. I love mermaids so...  The original 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 mermaids and mermaid friends, you may see them here.

Featured Image "Teacher's Pets"

8"x10" Open Edition print on Sale here

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

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

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'Interlude' Exhibit by Audrey Kawasaki at the Thinkspace Gallery (Closed Show) Part I

Audrey Kawasaki is one of my favorite artists, her faces and hands are exquisite.  She works predominately in oils on wood.  These pieces are from her solo show 'Interlude' at the Thinkspace Gallery.  There's some very tasteful artistic nudity in some of her pieces, for my post I've chosen to crop those paintings to feature her faces.  The show is closed, she has another one up for a little while longer at KP Projects that I'm hoping to go see before it closes, but if I do manage it, it will be near the very end and I will also be sharing it eventually as a closed show as well... 

Edit:  Part II is here.

Me (Lisa Isabella Russo) with She's with Me by Audrey Kawasaki, photo by Alex Ledante

Nocturne by Audrey Kawasaki

Nocturne Close Up by Audrey Kawasaki

As I Fall by Audrey Kawasaki

As I Fall Close Up by Audrey Kawasaki

She's with Me by Audrey Kawasaki

Enchantress Close Up by Audrey Kawasaki

Rhapsody Close Up by Audrey Kawasaki

With or Without Close Up by Audrey Kawasaki

Whilst I have continued to sketch daily, I spent my time getting this ready and haven't had a chance to prep my sketches yet.  I'll try to get caught up on posting my daily sketches tomorrow.

Sketch of a Seahorse Hippocampus, January 19, Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a seahorse.  He is swimming very determinately; seahorses aren't very strong swimmers, but this one is doing just fine.  I'm considering adding him to a mermaid painting that I am reworking...  

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in January.  This is day 19.

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

Sketch of a Seahorse & a Big Eye Fairy Angel, Art Sketches Daily, December 15 & 31 Sketchbook

Happy New Year's Eve!

Here is a sketch of a seahorse.  I actually sketched him initially on the 15th, but the sketch was very light, so I've gone over his lines, rescanned, and darkened it some more so he will hopefully be more visible...  It is in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.   I'm unsure if I'll paint him or not, but I did enjoy sketching him.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This was from day 15.   

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  Her hair is piled high upon her head, although some cascades down.  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.   She is in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in December.  This is day 31.  The year is drawing to a close, since February 1st I have sketched every day, it has been a practice I've really enjoyed.  

This is a sketch in colored pencils.  You may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.  I'm not really a colored pencil artist but I am exploring something new for the sketchbook.  I will be juxtaposing my usual rough sketches with the colored pencil sketches at varying intervals.  I tend to sketch very lightly, so these and my usual pencil ones are darkened a bit in photoshop for online viewing.

Sketch of a Seahorse, Art Sketches Daily, December 15 Sketchbook...

Here is a sketch of a seahorse.  I love seahorses!  I'm not sure why it was hanging out upside down in my reference, but I decided to sketch it as shown...  It is in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.   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 December.  This is day 15.  

This is a sketch in colored pencils.  You may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.  I will be juxtaposing my usual rough sketches with the colored pencil sketches at varying intervals.  I tend to sketch very lightly, so these and my usual pencil ones are darkened a bit in photoshop for online viewing.

Original Redheaded Mermaid with Seahorses Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! September Sketches...

"The Little Mermaid" Original 11"x14" Painting on Panel Here

This week my featured painting is "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...  The original 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 blue 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 gothic maiden.  Her hair is piled high upon her hair and I think she has a sweet 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 September.  This is day 20.   She is also face 20 for the 29 faces challenge in September. 

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.

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.

The Little Mermaid, My Original Big Eye Fantasy Art Painting, Now Up on My Website...

"The Little Mermaid" Original 11"x14" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"The Little Mermaid" is a one of my fantasy paintings.  This redheaded beauty with big blue eyes is accompanied by two seahorse friends.  I love the fairy tale of The Little Mermaid and I'm inspired by the strength of Ariel's love...  The art has a lowbrow surreal feel.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including additional big eye art in the fantasy art section!

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!


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

Angel Fairy Big Eye Art Original Painting Work in Progress WIP + Seahorses Hippocampus Website Update...

Here is a work in progress view of my 11"x14" original gothic angel fairy painting.  I've started on the skin tones and painted some layers on her face and neck.  In this wip, her neck is further along than her face, but I still have a bit to go before I'm done there...

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.

"Entwined" Original 8"x10" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Entwined" is a one of my animal paintings.  These two seahorses are nestled together.  The art has a realist lowbrow feel.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including additional animals in the assorted art section!

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 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.

My The Little Mermaid Original Painting with Seahorses ! Art Prints & ACEOs! 29 Faces 2 & 3

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 Littel Mermaid," an original painting of a redhead mermaid with big blue eyes.  This surreal lowbrow big eye fantasy painting is my first time painting red hair.  I didn't want to say for certain who inspired this painting until it was complete, but it is definitely inspired by Ariel.  She is swimming with her seahorse friends.

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

She is also face 2 for the 29 faces September challenge.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.

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.

This is face 3 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a big eye fairy angel sketch.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.

Mini Work in Progress Update on my Original Mermaid with Seahorses Painting...

Here is a work in progress view of my mermaid with seahorses painting.  I've worked on her eyelashes, her lips, and a bit of shading; but she still needs her hair!  I had hoped to have this 11"x14" painting done by this Tuesday, but I'm now hoping I will have her done for next Tuesday...

Work in Progress Mermaid with Seahorses Original Painting & Aiko Koi Fish Website Update...

Here is a work in progress view of my 11"x14" original mermaid painting with seahorses.  I've done some more work on the shading on her face, but I'm still working on her eyelashes and lips.  I also see some of her shading that I may revisit as well...  After that, all that's left is her hair, I'd like to have this done by Tuesday, but I'm not sure how much time she'll need to be entirely complete.


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

Aiko Koi Original 5"x7" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints, & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

This brocaded koi fish has a heart shaped marking, in Japan koi fish are symbols of love and affection, which is a subject that appeals to me greatly.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs on my website!  

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! 

Continuing Work in Progress on my Original Mermaid with Seahorses Painting...

Here is a work in progress view of my big eye mermaid with her seahorse friends painting.  I've done some more layers on her neck and shoulders.  Her face is started, but I'm not quite done with the shading.  I think the changes will be fairly subtle, but while I'm close, I'm not quite ready to move on to her eyebrows, eyelashes, and lips...

Work in Progress Mermaid with Seahorses...

Here is a work in progress view of an 11"x14" big eye mermaid with seahorses painting.  I've made some progress on her neck and shoulder.  I've also worked a bit on the rock for my dragon painting, but I'd like to get a little further with that before I post another update.


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

The Big Eyes of My Original Mermaid with Seahorses Painting Work in Progress...

Here is a work in progress view of my mermaid with her seahorse friends painting.  I've completed her big blue eyes.  I'm experimenting with painting on panel right now, in some ways I like it better than working on canvas, in other ways I miss the canvas.  I'm also going to put some gesso on some of the canvases I have and see how I like that.  I think the hot weather makes it an excellent time for doing that!

Original Mermaid with Seahorses Painting Work in Progress Continues & Seahorse Friend Website Update...

Here is a work in progress view of my mermaid with her seahorse friends painting.  I'm pretty much done with the seahorses and am almost ready to begin work on the mermaid.  I've also been working on my dragon painting, I am close to being done with the sky!

Seahorse Friend Original 5"x7" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

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.  This piece available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition 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!