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Embracing the Magic of Winter: My 12-Day Winter Draw Challenge (Part 2)

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 Carolina Russo

Hello again,

The 12-Day Winter Draw Challenge has officially come to an end yesterday on December 12, and I couldn’t be happier to have completed it. This journey has been a beautiful exploration of winter’s magic, and I’m thrilled to share the final six drawings with you.

Each of the 12 pieces in my Winter Draw Challenge beautifully captures the essence of the winter and festive season, weaving delicate details with vivid storytelling. Each prompt drew inspiration from the season’s magic, embracing everything from its serene beauty to its joyful celebrations. Here are the final six creations:

Day 6: Letter
With this drawing I wanted to capture the feeling of heartfelt love reading a special letter from a loved one being far away during the holidays. The delicate color palette and the color blue is to show the feeling of melancholy for that precise moment of missing someone.
Day 7: Feast
She is my Christmas colorful Fairy preparing the stockings and wearing a beautiful Poinsettia flower dress! She is charming and brings feeling of happiness and joy!
Day 8: Owl
I love Owls they symbolize intuition, wisdom, mystery, intelligence and protection!
Day 9: Advent
The four weeks of Advent are a time for preparation and introspection a time of reflection within yourself and in this drawing I wanted to capture all of this and the four themes of Hope, Peace, Love and Joy!
Day 10: Oranges
I loved to create her ornate with old fashion dry oranges traditions
Day 11: Ivy. Day 12: Candlelight. (Combined prompts)
For last two days I combined the two prompts into one drawing. The beautiful Ivy head pieces and the candles. The two girls represents sisters or sisterhood!

Completing this challenge was both inspiring and rewarding, each year is a beautiful time. I’m so grateful for the support and encouragement I’ve received throughout this creative journey it’s truly meant the world to me.
If you missed the previous Blog post with the first 5 days drawings you can see it here:

Embracing the Magic of Winter: My 12-Day Winter Draw Challenge (Part 1)

Availability:
If any of these pieces speak to you, I’m delighted to share that all 12 drawings are now available as Limited and Open Edition Prints in my Etsy Shop. Whether you choose the intimate 5×7 inches size or the striking 8×10 inches size, each print is “Hand Enhanced with inks and a spark of gold” making them perfect for adding a timeless touch of winter magic to be a special addition to your art collection. or gifting to a loved one.

Don’t miss out, visit my Etsy Shop to browse the full Winter Christmas Collection and if you find something please use at checkout this Discount Code: THANKYOU for 10% Off!

Thank you for following along on this journey. I hope these creations bring joy and inspiration to your day!

With love and creativity until next time!

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Embracing the Magic of Winter: My 12-Day Winter Draw Challenge

December 5, 2024 Carolina Russo

Welcome December!
Hello, as the frosty chill of Winter settles in, I find myself inspired by the magic of this season, the quiet beauty of snow-dusted landscapes, the warm glow of holiday lights, and the endless possibilities for creativity. To celebrate, I’m excited to introduce the 12-Day Winter Draw Challenge hosted on Instagram by my amazing artists friends in UK : @nomkinnearking and @adamoehlers and @natachachohraart, a personal journey of artistic exploration and seasonal joy. It is from years now that I make sure to participate to these wonderful twelve days of Winter-Christmas themed art!

We are deep into the challenge already, which began on December 1st I haven’t had time to post here. I’ve already created my first 5 entries and for the next 7 days, I’ll be creating a new drawing each day, inspired by a unique Winter- Christmas themed prompt. This challenge is not just about creating art it’s about capturing the essence of the season, staying inspired, and sharing that joy with you all.

Today, I’m happy to share the first five day drawings of this creative adventure. Each piece is a vision infused with my love for winter and its many facets, from the serene quiet of beautiful evenings to the lively energy of festive gatherings.

Day 1: Prompt King
I loved to create this first drawing. The Winter Queen with the magnificent King Lion. Reminds me of Aslan in Narnia I realized this when I finished the drawing.

Day 2: Prompt Fox
This is a beautiful Magical Fox and Spirit Animal.

Day 3: Prompt Yule
I had this drawing made years ago in a small sketch! I thought would fit the prompt as I have reworked it and made it bigger she is my Forest Goddess to represent Yule.
Day 4: Prompt Chocolate.
This drawing is close to my heart. A sip of hot chocolate brings beautiful memories, holidays traditions growing up in Italy, thinking my family and home.
Day 5: Prompt Silent Night.
each year I like to create a lady figure “Christmas Tree” this year she is singing Silent Night all lightened up with candles in the middle of the forest! Some words from the lyric are a special touch to this drawing.

I hope these drawings bring a bit of seasonal warmth and inspiration into your day!
Whether you’re an artist, a winter enthusiast, one of my collectors, or someone seeking creative inspiration, I invite you to follow along, share your thoughts, and perhaps even join in on the challenge.

Let’s celebrate the beauty of winter together, one drawing and one day at a time. Stay tuned for more updates as I continue this journey, and let me know which piece resonates with you the most! Tomorrow prompt is Letter. Follow me on Instagram @carolinarussoart

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With creative energy and warm wishes, until next post stay safe and warm!

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Inktober 2024 Prompt List: Challenge Your Creativity Daily

September 7, 2024 Carolina Russo

INKTOBER is Almost Here!

Get ready, artists! Inktober is just around the corner, starting on October 1st. It’s the perfect time to challenge your creativity and improve your inking skills by creating one drawing each day based on the official Inktober Prompt List, which has just been released!

This year’s list is full of inspiring prompts that will spark your imagination and push you to explore new sketching ideas. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, Inktober is a fun and rewarding way to grow and connect with other creatives. I have participated from years since 2016 I kind of skipped last year. So this year I really would like to do it!
The theme showing up from the prompt list is pretty clear to me and inspiring!

Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s make this Inktober unforgettable! I hope you joining me!

Jake Parker the illustrator and creator of InkTober released the new “Official Prompt List 2024” I am happy to post it here so that you have some time until October 1st to get your supplies and plan your challenge, get ready is going to be fun!

Here is the INKTOBER Story and Rrules:
Illustrator Jake Parker is the creator of this great challenge and initiative started in October 2009. Jake created InkTober as a challenge to improve his inking skills and develop positive drawing habits. It has since grown into a worldwide endeavor with thousands of artists taking on the challenge every year.
Here there are the Official Rules:
1) Make a drawing in ink is the original rule but you’re free to use any drawing medium you prefer! Of course Ink is what originated it all.
2) Post it*
3) Hashtag it with #inktober and #inktober2024
4) Repeat

That’s it! Now go make something beautiful…
Visit Jake Parker website for more details, videos, inspiration and lots to learn about InkTober. If you like to join these challenges don’t forget when you post your drawing online always add the hashtags #INKTOBER2024 #INKTOBER post your ink drawing online on your Blog and/or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter…add all the tags to any place you share your drawings online!

Some of my Favorite Supplies:
I use Micron or COPIC pens Black, Brown, Dark Red inks #01, #005, White SAKURA Gelly Roll pen, Pentel Pocket Brush blak ink, ALVIN Mab Graves Draft/Matic Pencils , Winsor & Newton Drawing Inks.
(FYI This is not a sponsored post I have no affiliation with any of these brands. I purchase all my supplies and I am only sharing what I like and use)

Good luck to everyone joining InkTober 2024
There is plenty of time to prepare yourself! I honestly during the past 6 years I never planned or worked any sketch in advance it didn’t resonated with me because the goal of this challenge for me was to improvise and get creative and inspired day by day! I only got my supplies ready in advance! But that’s just me! Do what is the best and resonates for you and most importantly have fun and create daily!
Please if you do participate share your plans or ideas I would love to read! If you’re a beginner and have questions leave it in the comment section. I would be happy to respond!

Have a great weekend! And Happy Inktober!

Thank You!

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Happy 4th July USA

July 4, 2024 Carolina Russo

US✨ Happy 4th of July! ❤️

To all my American followers and friends and to everyone that celebrate this day! Wishing you a beautiful and peaceful day filled with joy, celebration, and cherished moments with loved ones. May your day sparkle brightly!

This old painting is a favorite of mine, and I love sharing it with you every year on this special day.

Thank You!

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Art Vs. Artist 2024

March 22, 2024 Carolina Russo

Art vs Artist 2024

#ARTVSARTIST2024

Happy Spring friends! I hope to find you all well!
Today I like to share my annual Art Vs. Artists 2024. Let me quickly explain what this is all about in case you aren’t familiar with it.

The hashtag #artvsarist is a yearly on repeat trend, started among artists around 2016 on most social media platforms, like Instagram, Facebook etc. It is a way for artists around the world to showcase some images of their work along with a photo of themselves in a nine squares grid. Artists chose some of their favorite artworks, mostly from the current year. The center spot of the grid is usually reserved for the Artist selfie. This is a nice way to discover the Artist face behind the Art! And it is a kind way for supporters to share an artist work. In the past few years I loved to participate, it feels always great to look back, remember and see my artistic evolution.
This is a great way to discover more artists just click on the hashtag link on any social platform.
If you would like to participate showcasing your work and yourself, all you need to do is to create your grid and share it, you have time until the end of the year!

Are you an artist participating already? Then leave your link in the comments!

How to create the grid? Easily find a template grid, I used the Layout App on my iPhone. When you created your 9 squares grid share it using the hashtags #artvsartist #artvsartist2024
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Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you for your support!

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!

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Have a great Christmas much love everyone!

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Wassailing – Jingle Bells

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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.

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Have a !

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Hearth

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12 Day Winter Draw Day 7: Lantern

December 19, 2022 Carolina Russo

INKTOBER-MabsDrawlloweenClub 2018 — Day 1 – Poisonous Witch ©CarolinaRusso

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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Lantern

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12 Day Winter Draw Day 6: Woodland

December 19, 2022 Carolina Russo

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12 Day Winter Draw Art Challenge
Day 6 prompt “Woodland”
This is my Woodland, I loved to paint it in the same style of my recent released Landscape Collection “Fields and Waters” original paintings and prints from this collection are available in my new Shop.

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Woodland

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12 Day Winter Draw Day 4: Snow Queen

December 19, 2022 Carolina Russo

12 Day Winter Draw Art Challenge
Day 4 prompt “Snow Queen”
This is my entry for Day 4 I hope you like my Snow Queen! Watercolor with black ink line work and a dash of gold.

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