Author: Carolina Russo

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.

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In Memory of my Dad

August 4, 2023 Carolina Russo

♥️ 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!

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New Release: Magical Pond

March 12, 2023 Carolina Russo

New Painting Release!

Today I am very happy to announce the Official Release of my latest landscape watercolor painting. The title is “Magical Pond” if you follow me on Instagram @carolinarussoart you probably saw my posts as the work in progress. And if you are in my Collector’s List a few days ago you received my Newsletter with a preview. This painting is very special to me for many personal reasons. I love the mood of this ethereal landscape, the minimal color palette and the beautiful touch of gold. It is a magical place where the trees and the rocks are embracing the pond, the delicate sound of the the water and the light reflection in it are peacefully calming. An intimate place where you can connect with your soul and thoughts.
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This painting is very similar from the ones included in my latest Collection released last October. A series of landscapes and seascapes paintings inspired by powerful natural elements, “Water and Earth” and created in appreciation for our gorgeous nature on this Earth. The new painting is a continuation of that series. I will paint more of these. I hope you love it as I do.

Limited Edition Fine Art Prints are now available for Pre-Order!

❤ Limited Edition fine art Giclee prints

> Print Sizes 8×10 inches
> Limited Edition run to 30 prints
> Each print is signed and numbered out of 30.
> Include a Certificate of Authenticity
> Free Shipping within US
Prints are made to order please allow 1-2 weeks to ship.
.>>>> You can purchase the Print Here on the Blog or in my ETSY Shop

Thank you for your support and for sharing I wish you a wonderful weekend!

Thank You!

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Interviewed by VoyageLA Magazine

February 21, 2023 Carolina Russo

Hello dear friends, today I love to share with you something for me very exciting!
I was invited to be interviewed by VoyageLA Magazine I am very thankful for the wonderful opportunity to be included in this publication in their Local Inspiring Stories for Los Angeles and surrounding areas. VoyageLA is a local publication with a nice mission: “Our mission is to build a platform that fosters collaboration and support for small businesses, independent artists and entrepreneurs, local institutions and those that make our city interesting. We also think artists rock”.

The interview I took part is now published!
The article title is Daily Inspirations: Meet Carolina Russo you can read it Here
I answered to quite few interesting questions about my artist life and my evolving artistic journey.

A special Thank You goes to my lovely friend Janell Mithani that surprised me suggesting my name to them! 💖Immense gratitude to you 🥰

I hope you enjoy the Interview!
I wish you a wonderful week and if you do thank you for sharing!

Thank You!

©Copyright Carolina Russo – carolinarussoart.com

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Etsy Shop Art Sale

February 11, 2023 Carolina Russo

February Sale 2023

❤ February Art Sale!
hello dear friends I have just a quick announcement for you. I have restoked and updated my ETSY Shop!
I am having a five days ART SALE 15% Off on everything in my Shop! My Sale just started today and will end February 15, 2023!

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Wishing you all a wonderful Valentine’s Day spread love on Earth ❤

Thank You!

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Happy February!

February 1, 2023 Carolina Russo

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110354172-february-is-the-month-of-love-black-and-white-isolated-vector-illustration-lettering-about-february- ♥️ Hello everyone, Happy February!
I made this painting of the heart held by flowers a while back. I thought it was nice to share it here today to welcome the month of February. This is a watercolor painting the title is “Feel it in your heart” ❤️
Remember heart coherence is key and it is very powerful! When we connect our mind with our heart and body we are in a balanced flow state which benefits ourselves and everyone around us. Breathing exercises and meditation are a great daily practice that help you to open your heart and expand to reach that deep connection.

I do practice this daily! If you do too, share your experience in the comments. If this is new to you let’s start the month with a new beneficial routine that will greatly improve your life! I leave you with the link to a great video by Scientist Gregg Braden to watch and learn more about heart coherence.

❤️ ❤️❤️ If you would like a Print of my painting “Feel it in your heart” hand enhanced prints are available in my Etsy Shop

I wish you a wonderful February!

Thank You!

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Peaceful Sea

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Carolina Russo

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I hope January is going well for you. I haven’t posted much recently! I have a little ETSY Shop update. Do you like round paintings? They looks great!
This is a 7 inches round cut Limited Edition Print of only 20 prints available numbered and signed. Each print is hand enhanced with inks and a subtle touch of gold. Prints are made from my original watercolor painting title “Peaceful Sea” check out my Etsy listing here there I posted a little video of the hand enhanced print where you can see the the glowing gold! To all my Blogger’s friends I offer a Promo Code Discount: 10% off use Code THANKYOU at Checkout!

❤ I have updated and restocked the ETSY Shop, with new and old work. I have also available a few Prints from my latest Collection “Fields and Waters” only in size 5×7.
NOTE: My entire “Fields And Waters” Landscapes Collection is available in my other New Shop there you find Originals paintings and Limited Edition Prints in multiple sizes.
A reminder consider to Join The Collector’s List to stay up to date with my work. I only send emails when there are new releases or special offers.

Thank you for following my Art and choose to support me as an artist and my small business, if you do, share or purchase know that your support is truly precious and means the world to me!

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Have a wonderful weekend!

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Happy New Year 2023!

December 31, 2022 Carolina Russo

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Wish you all a Wonderful and Happy New Year!

New Year
The time is flowing away
rain drops are slowly falling like tears
new beginning the New Year

Haiku 5.7.5 ©Carolina Russo

Thank You!

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12 Day Winter Draw Day 9 Wassailing Day 10: Jingle Bells

December 23, 2022 Carolina Russo

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12 Day Winter Draw a Christmas Art Challenge
Double prompts mush up Day!
Here is Day 9 prompt: Wassailing
Day 10 prompt: Jingle Bells for #12daywinterdraw
These days time goes so fast that fit in a painting wasn’t easy, but I love to combine prompts so this is what I did for this drawing! Do you like her as much as I do? Nothing better than enjoy a cup of Wassail in a beautiful red velvet Jingle Bells dress with matching head piece! I think did worked greatly! I would do the same for the last two days prompts ending the Challenge! Not sure I would be able to post it tomorrow but I will sometime soon! I can’t believe we are almost at the end and tomorrow is Christmas Eve! ❤️
❤️Wish you a wonderful and happy Christmas!

>>> If you would like to have a print of my painting, head over the bottom page you can purchase it right here directly from me via PayPal, if you have any question Contact me.
Prints from this Christmas Collection would be available for a Limited Time until the end of December!
Have a great Christmas much love everyone!

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Wassailing – Jingle Bells

Print size 5×7 inches Hand Enhanced with gold ink. Free Shipping!

$35.00

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12 Day Winter Draw Day 8: Hearth

December 23, 2022 Carolina Russo

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12 Day Winter Draw a Christmas Art Challenge
Day 8 prompt “Hearth” for 12 day winter draw
Playing catch up! I am a little bit behind. Here there is a little painting that has some vintage feelings isn’t new but fits the prompt greatly bringing some fun with joy, do you hear the crackling fire? ❤️
Watercolor with black ink line work and a dash of gold.

>>> If you would like to have a print of my painting, head over the bottom page you can purchase it right here directly from me via PayPal, if you have any question Contact me.
Prints from this Christmas Collection would be available for a Limited Time until the end of December!
Have a !

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Hearth

Print size 5×7 inches Hand Enhanced with gold ink. Free Shipping!

$30.00

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12 Day Winter Draw Day 7: Lantern

December 19, 2022 Carolina Russo

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12 Day Winter Draw a Christmas Art Challenge
Day 7 prompt “Lantern”
These days I have to jiggle with the time. I can’t believe Christmas would be here in few days! Where all the time go? I wasn’t able to create a new piece for this prompt. I didn’t want to miss it, so I decided to post my painting with the title “Shine Your Light” I made it a while back in 2018 maybe some of you will remember it. This is a painting very dear to my heart. With this I wish you to always shine your light, listen to your intuition and open your heart, you are amazing as you are and you are exactly where you need to be! ❤️
Watercolor with black ink line work and a dash of gold.

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