Today for my #NatureDoodlewash hike, I had an imaginary walk across the wonderful Australia a land that I always wanted to go visit…and it didn’t happen yet! Maybe one day! For this watercolor I was inspired by a beautiful Magazine Cover that portrait a model holding a Kangaroo. A couple of weeks ago I was visiting a Barnes and Nobles Book store and I loved that cover so much that instantly I had the urge to sketch it.
I am so glad that I had my sketchbook with me and while sipping a coffee I sketched. I followed pretty much the lines and the pose, but I changed the girl expression and colors giving her a different look. I wanted her to have purple hair and be a whimsical girl. She hold the cute kangaroo on her shoulder close to her neck. It is a portrait very similar to the “Girl with a Bird” I made not long ago. I love Kangaroos and I really enjoyed to paint once again an image of love. I hope that you like it!
I also want to dedicate this illustration as symbol of friendship to all my friends here on the Blogosphere! And to all my Australian friends that are many!
Thank you to all for brightening my days! ❤
Coming Soon Event!
A month of watercolors! A great challenge, 31 days 31 watercolor paintings! I will participate joining Charlie at Doodlewash he is the creator of this magical event and of “The World Watercolor Month” from now on each year in July will be celebrated! Yay thanks to Charlie! 😉 This event will unite Artists around the World joining together this Ultimate Challenge! I am so honored to participate! This is the first year it just got officially approved! You can learn all about it here!
Details about my doodlewash:
watercolor outlined with black ink pen. I used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle 12 demi-godets half-pans travel metal box and Pigma Micron Black ink #005 and a Pink gel pen. Painted over a Mixed Media Sketchbook!
With this watercolor I am also joining Charlie at doodlewash for a #NatureDoodlewash
You all are welcome to join us with your doodlewash! If you do, don’t forget to “Tag” your image.
#NatureDoodlewash
Happy Doodles!
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Carolina Russo Art 
Love those eyes, Carolina, and thanks for dedicating this terrific sketch to your blogging friends. Very sweet, and I hope you make it to Australia one day 🙂
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Awww thank you Carol I am glad you like it! I loved to dedicate this to my friends!
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Nicely done!
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Thank you Susan 😉
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This is lovely Carolina. As an Aussie girl I can say firsthand you captured the heart and soul of our iconic animal beautifully. xo
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Oh thank you Miriam my dear Aussie friend! It is so great to know that you like the way I was able to capture the heart and soul of the fantastic and iconic Kangaroo. ❤ 🙂
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Most definitely! xo 🙂
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sooooos cute, what a lovely Kangaroo. I love your drawing
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Awww so exciting Magny I am happy that you’re here and like what I have been drawing! Thank you very much! ❤ 😉
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It’s so beautiful!! 💖
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Thank you Trini! ❤ 😉 ❤
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😊😊
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Love it!
You should definitely make an Australia visit happen! I moved here two years ago, and kind of don’t want to leave, haha 🙂
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Hi Jo thank you! I am glad you like my watercolor! I love your Blog and read about all your travelling adventures I love to travel! I am native from Italy and I moved to California 14 years ago…pretty long time. And yes like you say I should make an Australian visit happen I hope too! 😉 ❤
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Thank you! I’m glad you like it 🙂
That’s cool, 14 years is a long time! Do you ever miss Italy, or do you visit often?
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Awwww…what an awesome looking duo! Love this one!! It’s really beautiful, Carolina! Love the colors you chose! 😍
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Thank you Charlie! I am happy that you like the colors and the duo! 😉
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Carolina, that is so beautiful. That oneness both express. A union of souls! And how you draw it… these eyes… so beautiful!
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Hi Erika thank you! I am happy that you like the eyes and expression! It was nice to paint it ❤
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You must have enjoyed it a lot because that is what the eyes tell… full of expression!
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Awww thank you Erika yes I did! Eyes is what makes a drawing or painting come alive it is a very important detail! 😉 ❤
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So sweet!
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Thank you Jo!
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Great drawing! Far better than I could do! 🙂
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Thank you Jason! ;-))
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Very beautiful!
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Thank you I am happy that you like it!
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