Happy Halloween! Original Big Eye Wednesday Addams in a Cemetary Painting...

 

So, I didn't finish my scarecrow painting, my massive household project has been eating almost all of my time and energy; but Wednesday Addams and I wanted to wish you a happy, safe, and spooky Halloween (okay the safe is from me...).  The painting is 11"x14" acrylic with texture in some of the cemetary tombstones on canvas, framed.

Original Big Eye Gothic Wednesday Addams Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Allusions and Allegories Exhibit by Jasmine Becket-Griffith Part II at the Corey Helford Gallery...

"Full of Woe" Original 11"x14" Acrylic Painting on a Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Full of Woe," an original fantasy painting.  This gothic Wednesday Addams inspired piece is set in a cemetery.  Wednesday has big brown eyes and her signature braids.  The original has some texture on the tombstones.  The art has a soft lowbrow surreal 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 Halloween and Dia de los Muertos, with a bit of Wednesday thrown in; you may see them here.

Featured Image "Full of Woe"

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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Allusions and Allegories by Jasmine Becket-Griffith at the Corey Helford Gallery Part II

I went to see the Allusions and Allegories Exhibit by Jasmine Becket-Griffith at the Corey Helford Gallery some time ago.   She is one of my favorite artists and has a wonderful facebook page here.   I don't always go to openings, but this artist is enormously sweet, she even took a photo with me that I shared in Part I here!  The show was filled with so many beautiful pieces, I really want to share them all.  This is Part II of what will eventually be a three part series, I'll link them as I go.  The Allusions and Allegories Exhibition is CLOSED, but the gallery may have some of this artist's works available.

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS II: PANSIES by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

UNSEELIE COURT: WRATH by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

UNSEELIE COURT:  SLOTH by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

ALLEGORY OF INFINITY by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

ALLEGORY OF LOSS by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

STUDY FOR GREEN GODDESS by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

GREEN GODDESS by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

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, Paintings & Sketchbooks!

Me (artist Lisa Isabella Russo) with my painting "Full of Woe" above me and "Waiting" by Jennifer Kimberly Carberry Landis to the right

edit: here is one of the sketches that correlates to her by me (Lisa Isabella Russo)

I went to the Sketchbook West Exhibition at Las Laguna Gallery opening!  The people there were extremely nice and I enjoyed my visit greatly.  My Wednesday Addams inspired painting "Full of Woe" was selected to be featured at the Sketchbook West Las Laguna Gallery Show.  There are two corresponding sketches in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.  The sketchbook is displayed at the Sketchbook West Exhibition along with the sketchbooks of additional artists.  I've picked some of my favorites of the paintings and some of the sketches by some of the artists to share here, but I didn't see anywhere near all of the sketchbooks.  There were so many sketchbooks, each unique and wonderful.

They scanned in all of the sketchbook images and had them rotating and displayed on this screen!

by Kat Green

by Kim Anetsberger

by Kymberly Bednar

by Kymberly Bednar

by Susie Xiong

by Susie Xiong

by Bailey Berendsen

by Bailey Berendsen

by Lisa Long

by Kim Johnson

by Gilles Boenisch

by Sebastian Carlo Moreno

by Betsy Duzan

See these and more at the Las Laguna Gallery!
Sketchbook West
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

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 for today and yesterday.  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. 

Sketchbook West Las Laguna Gallery Show Featured Painting + Sketch of Camellia Flower, March 31 Art Sketches Daily...

My Wednesday Addams inspired painting "Full of Woe" was selected to be featured at the Sketchbook West Las Laguna Gallery Show.  Here she is all framed and ready to go!

She has a corresponding sketch in my tiny sketchbook that measures 3.5x5.5 inches.  I've shared some of the sketches that are within here, but some will be available for viewing for the first time at the show.  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.  The gallery will have white gloves available for looking through the sketchbooks.  I'm hoping to be at the opening, but I will also update at what time I will be there when I have a better idea of when that will be.  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: http://www.laslagunagallery.com/about

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: https://www.facebook.com/events/390687907971636/

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 camellia.  I love the long blooming season of these flowers, I am often blessed by their beauty when I visit Descanso Gardens.  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 March.  This is day 31.  

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

WIP Gothic Big Eye Wednesday Addams Art Original Painting Work in Progress + December Sketches, Sketch 9, Cedar Waxwing Bird...

In this original work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I've come back to something I thought I had finished...  She had little spikey bangs that I painted to mask a bit of a problem with my gesso under coat.  I decided I wasn't pleased with that solution, so I went back in and sanded down the problems.  Now I've repainted her forehead and plan to do a little more shading and then I'll call her done.  Again...  I feel that as long as a painting isn't sold or committed to a show as originally shown, it's my prerogative to alter it if I think I can make a change for the better.  I'm not quite done with her yet, but I'm glad I decided to go in and make the change...

This big eyed gothic beauty is inspired by Wednesday Addams of The Addams Family on an 11"x14" canvas in 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/

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Here is a sketch of a cedar waxwing.  I love birds, as did my grandfather and as does my mother, I think it may be a family trait...  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 9.  

This is a rough sketch.

Original Big Eye Gothic Wednesday Addams Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! October Sketches...

"Full of Woe" Original 11"x14" Acrylic Painting on a Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Full of Woe," an original fantasy painting.  This gothic Wednesday Addams inspired piece is set in a cemetery.  Wednesday has big brown eyes and her signature braids.  The original has some texture on the tombstones.  The art has a soft lowbrow surreal 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 fall, Halloween, and Dia de los Muertos; you may see them here.  

 As a bonus, I'm adding this piece at the sale print rate as I feel she's wonderful for the season, or anytime of year, but I just finished her yesterday so this is the soonest I could add her to the group...

Featured Image "Full of Woe"
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/

Here is a sketch of three calla lily flowers.  I think calla lilies have such a beautiful grace...  I'm unsure if I'll paint these or not, but I did enjoy sketching them.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in October.  This is day 25.  

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Gothic Big Eye Wednesday Addams Art Original Painting Work in Progress + October Sketches, Sketch 17, Anemone Flower...

In this original work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I've been working on her features.  I feel like I still have more work to do on her lips and then I shall work on her top.  I don't think I've painted braids before, I think I'm going to have to do a practice sample on my test canvas before I paint her hair...

This big eyed gothic beauty is inspired by Wednesday Addams of the Addams Family and she is set in a cemetery.  This is an 11"x14" acrylic painting on gallery wrapped canvas.  

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 www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

I'm prepping some of my paintings for the Hallow's Eve and Day of the Dead Celebration Salon Style show at the Neutra Institute Gallery & Museum!  The show will open on October 22nd and close November 13th, I still need to find out the hours, I'll post an update when I know...

Here is a sketch of a flower.  I believe it is based on an anemone flower.  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 October.  This is day 17.

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Gothic Big Eye Wednesday Addams Art Original Painting Work in Progress + October Sketches, Sketch 10, Butterfly...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I've started on her skin tones.  I still have many layers to go before her face is done, but this is where she is right now.  I also need to paint her features and finish her blouse and then it's hair, but I will be working on her face for quite a while before then...

This big eyed gothic beauty is inspired by Wednesday Addams of the Addams Family and she is set in a cemetery.  This is an 11"x14" painting on gallery wrapped canvas.  

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 www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

Here is a sketch of a butterfly.  It is happily engulfed in a flower.  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 October.  This is day 10.   

This is a rough sketch.  

WIP Gothic Big Eye Wednesday Addams Art Original Painting Work in Progress + September Sketches, Sketch 30, Iris Flower...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I've painted her eyes and I'm working on her blouse and neck.  I still have quite a ways to go with her, but she is wonderful to paint...  I think I may work on her skin tones in her face next before I paint the collar and finalize her blouse.

This big eyed gothic beauty is inspired by Wednesday Addams of the Addams Family and she is set in a cemetery.  This is an 11"x14" painting on gallery wrapped canvas.  

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 an iris.  I am working on developing this into a painting, it will be a small 8"x10" and I'll be using the oils, I still have a lot to learn about working with them, the little purple rose went well, but this will be a bit bigger.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in September.  This is day 30.  I'm considering trying Inktober, a challenge to do ink sketches for the month of October, but I may be going out of town at some point and I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep up.  I may give it a try anyway, but we'll see...  I've been challenging myself to sketch daily since February and I've really enjoyed it, but I may not be able to keep my challenge to myself even with rough sketches if I have to leave town...

This is a rough sketch. 

WIP Gothic Big Eye Wednesday Addams Art Original Painting Work in Progress + September Sketches, Sketch 16, Angel...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I'm finished with the background, I think the cemetery has a nice ambience.  Next I get to start on her, I think I'll be painting her eyes next, one of my favorite things to paint... 

This big eye gothic beauty is inspired by Wednesday Addams of the Addams Family and she is set in a Gothic cemetery.  This is an 11"x14" painting on gallery wrapped canvas.  

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 www.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 hair piled up on her hair and flowing down around 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 September.  This is day 16.   She is also face 16 for the 29 faces challenge in September. 

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Gothic Big Eye Wednesday Addams Art Original Painting Work in Progress + August Sketches, Sketch 15, Daylily Flower...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I'm working on the background.  I've painted in the lawn and some trees, but I still have a bit more work to do on the lawn before I move on to the toombstones... 

This big eye gothic beauty is inspired by Wednesday Addams of the Addams Family and she is set in a Gothic cemetery.  This is an 11"x14" painting on gallery wrapped canvas.  

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 www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

Here is a sketch of a daylily.  I think lilies are such pretty flowers.  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 August.  This is day 15.   

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Gothic Big Eye Wednesday Addams Art Original Painting Work in Progress + August Sketches, Sketch 8, Sleepy Kitten...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I'm now happy with the clouds in the sky part of the background.  I still need to paint the lawn and the toombstones before I move on to the girl.  I think I have an idea of where I'm heading now though... 

This big eye gothic beauty is inspired by Wednesday Addams of the Addams Family and she is set in a Gothic cemetery.  This is an 11"x14" painting on gallery wrapped canvas.  

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 www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

Here is a sketch of a sleepy kitten.  I think cats are so adorable and this one looks so sweet.  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 8.   

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Gothic Big Eye Wednesday Addams Art Original Painting Work in Progress + July Sketches, Sketch 1, Butterfly...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I've done some painting on the under layers...  I've applied a texture to the gravestones and painted a bit of the background as an underpainting.  I'll be painting over all of this as I continue on, but it gives me a bit of a feeling of where I'm going with it. 

This big eye gothic beauty is inspired by Wednesday Addams of the Addams Family and she is set in a Gothic cemetery.  This is an 11"x14" painting on gallery wrapped canvas.  

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 www.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 butterfly.  They seem to love clusters of flowers, watching butterflies is something I greatly love to do.  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 1.  

This is a rough sketch.

WIP Gothic Big Eye Wednesday Addams Art Original Painting Work in Progress + June Sketches, Sketch 17, Seed Pod...

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP big eye gothic maiden painting I've only just transferred my sketch over and painted the edges black...  I like to pick a color that complements the piece to put on the edges, but it doesn't end up being perfect as I don't fret if a bit of the paint from the painting itself goes over the edges a bit.  I've tried doing the edge last, but couldn't do it cleanly enough.  This way there isn't a lot of glaring white, but the painting itself is the priority. 

 I'll be starting with the background next.  This big eye gothic beauty is inspired by Wednesday Addams of the Addams Family and she is set in a Gothic cemetery.  This is an 11"x14" painting on gallery wrapped canvas.  

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 www.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 seed pod.  I found it one day while I was taking a walk.  I'm not sure what kind of a plant it's from, but it looks like the seed has already left the pod.  It measures two to three inches and feels like wood.  I picked it up thinking I might paint on it, but I really rather like it as it is...  I doubt I'll paint it, but I did enjoy sketching it.


I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in June.  This is day 17.  

This is a rough sketch.

Art Sketch of a Big Eye Gothic Wednesday Addams...

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She is inspired by Wednesday Addams, she's such a wonderful character.  I still have some aspects of this sketch that I am not too sure about, but I'd definitely like to paint her.  I am moving towards a more final sketch...  I'm not fast enough to paint all of the paintings I would like to paint, so I try to make sure the sketch is the best I can do and that the subject really speaks to me.    


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

I am also participating in Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:
http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/