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In Memory of my Dad

Carolina Russo

For Papa' 26 July 2023

♥️ The month of July left and it took my Dad, my Papa’ with him!

In a warm Wednesday on the 26 of July, he peacefully left embraced by my Mom and Brother. A day that we never wanted to arrive, our hearts are broken but it was expected during last month! My mom took great care of him! I am so grateful that I was able briefly to talk to my dad last time two days before. I will always miss the ways he used to greet me on the phone, the sound of his happy voice calling my name and the funny laugh together. I missed twenty one years of my Dad and Mom and Brother, because we live so far away. I am in California and they are in my native country Italy! Not easy to see each other but we talk daily! My Dad was an amazing artist his oil paintings and his limitless creativity fascinated me since I was a child.
His Art gene is in me and right now his Art continues to live through my watercolor paintings. He used to tell me ” Carolina you’re brave you choose watercolor, it is much more difficult than oil painting!” My dad was a free spirit, he loved to create from anything, he loved nature, especially the sea and loved fishing, he was an athlete in his young age he played Soccer professionally and he loved Tennis which he practiced and wanted me and my brother to practice since kids and we did with great results! Now my brother is a Professional Coach! He was a wonderful father he worked hard all his life and with my mom he took care his family, a man of loyalty and integrity a great husband. He was the friend of my friends “the eternal young in spirit” like they called him! A gentle heart, I will miss him every day but I know he is with us!
Shine your Light Papa’!
I love you
Thank You!

©Copyright Carolina Russo – carolinarussoart.com

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Carolina Russo is a distinguished watercolor artist with a rich background in Italian art and design. Over the past 25 years, she has honed her unique artistic voice and recognizable style. As an independent, full-time artist and a certified Usui Reiki Master, Carolina's creative journey has encompassed various forms of expression, including watercolor painting, illustration, Reiki-infused art, jewelry design, poetry, and beyond. Since relocating from Italy to the United States in 2002, she has called California home, drawing inspiration from its vibrant culture and scenic beauty.

9 thoughts on “In Memory of my Dad”

  3. Ah dear lady, my condolences to you and your family. Such an incredible heartfelt moment at such a loss. My heart goes out to you all Carolina, and a knowing that he is now in a very beautiful place and holds a connection in each moment to you all ❤️
    May that love ever be expressed in your color my friend, that place that he gifts you each time you are with him, in heart and mind ❤️🙏

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  4. Thank you for sharing this from the heart, Carolina. What a special, dear, gentle man. The loss of your dad has got to be extremely difficult. I am sincerely sorry. It is such a beautiful thing to know your dad’s art lives on through you. May the art give you comfort and strength on those days that are particularly difficult. I know your dad will always be proud of you.
    Carl

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