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Category: Drawings
Embracing the Magic of Winter: My 12-Day Winter Draw Challenge (Part 2)
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
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
Preorder Prints: The first five drawings are already available as Limited Edition Prints hand enhanced! I will keep adding more daily as I create them! To Preorder visit my Etsy Shop
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
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!
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!
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Happy 4th July USA
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.
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Embracing Nature: My Journey with Ink Drawing on Eucalyptus Bark
I’m excited to share with you a unique creation that holds a special place in my heart. A black and white ink drawing crafted on a stunning piece of Eucalyptus tree bark. This project has been a wonderful journey, one that has pushed my creativity to new heights and deepened my appreciation for the natural world.
The Beauty of Natural Canvases
Exploring the textures and contours of natural materials is a fascinating endeavor. Each piece of bark, leaf, or stone carries its own ancient history and character and working with these materials requires a different kind of artistic sensitivity. The Eucalyptus bark, with its rich texture and intricate patterns, offers a unique challenge and an unparalleled canvas. It demands attention to detail and a thoughtful approach, as the natural grooves and lines guide the flow of the ink, shaping the artwork in unexpected and delightful ways.
The Magic of Transformation
There’s something truly magical about transforming a piece of nature into a work of art. When I first laid eyes on this piece of Eucalyptus bark, I saw beyond its surface, I saw potential. The process of turning this raw, natural element into an intriguing ink drawing was both challenging and rewarding. Each stroke of ink brought out the hidden beauty of the bark, revealing a symbiosis between nature and artistry. This transformation speaks to the deeper connection we can have with the natural world, where art becomes a bridge that connects us to the environment around us.
Challenging Creativity
I love challenging myself with unusual canvases, and nature always provides the best inspiration. Traditional canvases are wonderful, but there’s a unique thrill in venturing beyond the conventional. Nature’s canvases are unpredictable and demand a heightened level of creativity and adaptability. They teach us to embrace imperfections and find beauty in the irregular. This process not only enhances my artistic skills but also enriches my perspective on life and art.
A Tribute to Nature
Every detail in this piece reflects my admiration for the natural world and the beauty and energy it holds. The delicate lines and intricate designs aim to capture the essence of the Eucalyptus bark and the soul of the tree, celebrating its natural elegance. This artwork is one of my tribute to nature’s artistry, showcasing its ability to inspire and sustain our creative spirits.
Bringing Nature’s Wonder to You
I hope this artwork brings a touch of that wonder into your day. It’s a reminder of the beauty that surrounds us and the endless possibilities that lie in the most unexpected places. As you look at this piece, may you feel the same sense of awe and appreciation for nature that I felt while creating it. What do you feel when you look at it? Write a comment I love to know!
Thank you for joining me on this artistic journey. Stay inspired, and never stop exploring the beauty around you. ❤️
If you’re new to my blog and my art, a warm welcome to you! To learn more about me and what I do, begin by reading my “About Me” section. On another note, if you’d like to stay updated on my latest paintings and work, consider joining my Collector’s List. You can also follow me on Instagram @carolinarussoart for regular updates. And don’t forget to explore my Etsy Shop for prints, fun art, and illustrations!
Have a wonderful weekend!
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End of Year Art SALE!
END of YEAR ART SALE!
Hello dear friends,
I am having a End of Year Sale visit my ETSY Shop! My Sale just started today December 28, 2023 ends December 31, 2023 at 12:59 US PST.
You find 20% Off on almost everything in my Shop exclude the new 2024 Christmas Collection paintings they would be available at regular price until the end of this month then I will take them off sale until October 2024 when they would be released again! This is my last Sale of the year I wont have anymore Sale for awhile! I also offer Free Shipping on $35 orders within US.
♥️ Don’t miss out if you have your eyes on something that I have created during this year and before! Visit my Shop I hope that you find something you love!
In my Shop you find listed lots of new and older work a variety of Limited and Open Edition hand enhanced Signed Prints of my original watercolor paintings. Most prints are available in two sizes Limited Edition 8×10 inches or the Open Edition are 5×7 inches. In case you don’t see what you had your eyes on, Contact me!
Thank you so much for your support and for following my Art ❤
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I wish you a Wonderful New Year 2024 and an Amazing New Beginning!
Always Shine your Light!
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Merry Christmas!
Your heart knows the way.
Run in that direction.
– Rumi
Thank you for your support and for following my artistic journey it means so much to me!
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In Memory of my Dad
♥️ 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
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Interviewed by VoyageLA Magazine
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!
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