Original White Lily Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! April 2-4 Sketches...

"White Lily" Original 8"x10" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "White Lily."  It is set against a soft blue sky...  The art has a realist impressionist feel.  The original flower painting is available 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 white flowers, you may see them here.

Sorry to be a little late this week...

Featured Image "White Lily"

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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April 2-4 Sketches

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  Her eyes are gently closed...  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 2. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of some phlox flowers.  They have a wonderful energy...  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 April.  This is from day 3.  

This is a rough sketch.  

Here is a sketch of a pear blossom.  It has a wonderful softness...  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 April.  This is day 4.  

This is a rough sketch.

Original Stargazer Lilies Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! LACMA Creatures of the Earth, Sea, and Sky: Painting the Panamanian Cosmos Exhibit Part II...

"Vivid" Original 18"x24" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Vivid."  There is a full bloom lily and a lily bud, together I thought the flowers were very sweet...  The floral art has a realist impressionist feel.  The original stargazer lilies 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.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

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

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Creatures of the Earth, Sea, and Sky: Painting the Panamanian Cosmos Part II

LACMA Exhibit Open until April 15, 2018

With a theme of real and mythical animals, the show includes a mix of ancient ceramics and 20th century textiles.  Some of the ceramics were part of chief's burials and restored from purposely broken pieces, they are glazed in styles unique to Panamanian art with some purple hues.  The textile panels are called molas and come from the modern Kuna culture.  They were traditionaly made in pairs as part of a front and back panel of a woman's blouse and thought to have protective qualities.

I found these works very appealing.  Part I is here.

Armadillo Effigy Jar

Panama, Conte style, 600-900 CE

Mola with Animal (Possibly Fox)

Panama, San Blas, Kuna People, late 20th century

Pedestal Plate with Sea Monster Designs

Panama, Southern Azuero Peninsula, Joaquin style, 6500-1200 CE

Jar with Front-Facing Mythical Creature

Panama, Barrancosa, Macaracas style, 800-1000 CE

Pedestal Plate with Sea Monster Design

Panama, Conte style, 1000-1100 CE

Plate with Dual Image of Ferocious Fish

Panama, Macaracas style, 800-1000 CE

Mola with Interlocking Fish

Panama, San Blas, Kuna People, late 20th century

Pedestal Dish or Censer Stand with Stingray

Panama, Parita style, 1000-1300 CE

Double-Spouted Stingray Effigy Vessel

Panama, Conte style, 600-800 CE

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.

Sketchbook West Las Laguna Gallery Show Opening + Sketch of Stargazer Lily Flower, April 6 Art Sketches Daily...

The Sketchbook West Exhibition at Las Laguna Gallery opens today!  I intend to be there towards the end of the opening.  My Wednesday Addams inspired painting "Full of Woe" was selected to be featured at the Sketchbook West Las Laguna Gallery Show.  This is the corresponding sketch in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.  The sketchbook will be displayed at the Sketchbook West Exhibition along with the sketchbooks of additional artists.  There will be a mix of fantasy, floral, animal, and assorted sketches within my sketchbook.  I very much enjoy looking at artist's sketches, so I am looking forward to seeing the show! 

Sketchbook West

Artist Reception: April 6 from 6:30pm to 9:30 pm

Exhibition runs: April 6 to April 28, 2017

Las Laguna Gallery

577 S Coast Hwy - Unit A-1

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

949-667-1803

They have additional information about directions and parking here

Winter Hours

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday- 11am - 5 pm

Closed Wednesday

Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 11am-7pm

Note: The gallery is closed during inclement weather including rain or high winds.

E-mail Address:

laslagunagallery@gmail.com

The event information for the opening is here.

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Here is a sketch of a stargazer lily flower.  These flowers have such a gentle elegance.  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 April.  This is day 6.  

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

Sketch of a Stargazer Lily Flower, April 1 Art Sketches Daily...

Here is a sketch of a stargazer lily.  They have such beautiful petals.  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 April.  This is day 1.

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

Original White Lily Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! December Sketches...

"White Lily" Original 8"x10" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "White Lily". The original flower painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  It is set against a soft blue sky...  The art has a realist impressionist feel.


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.

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

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a look of quiet intensity...  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 December.  This is day 27.  

This is a rough sketch.  

Original Stargazer Lilies Painting! 1st Tuesday Art Prints & ACEO Prints! November Sketches...

***Thanks so much for all your sweet words on my hand, it is much improved!***

"Vivid" Original 18"x24" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Vivid". The original stargazer lilies painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  There is a full bloom lily and a lily bud, together I thought they were very sweet...



Most of my art is also available on my website at www.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 flowers, you may see them here.

The print versions of the featured image "Vivid" from my 1st Tuesday Sale:
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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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a look of quiet determination.  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 November.  This is from day 14.  

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a crow.  I think the wings on birds are incredible.  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 November.  This is day 15.  

This is a rough sketch.

Happy 4th of July + Vivid Stargazer Lily Flower Original Painting Website Update...

Happy 4th of July! If you're stateside, I wish you a safe and happy holiday.  I took this photograph a while back at Downtown Disney and thought it looked festive.  Happy wishes from http://www.lisarusso.com!

"Vivid" Original 18"x24" Painting, Open Edition 8"x10" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Vivid" is a one of my large floral paintings.  It is of a vibrant stargazer daylily.  These flowers were painted from a photo I took of a lovely lily bouquet that was given to me as a gift.  I love lilies.  The art has an realist 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 a whole section of floral paintings!

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!

White Daylily Stargazer Lily Original Painting Website Update

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

"White Lily" is a one of my floral paintings.  It is a white daylily or stargazer.  Though they are only with us so briefly, flowers are so beautiful to me, I like to capture them in paint for quite a while longer.  It has a soft realist feel.  This piece is 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!