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May love, peace and joy be with you!
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Capturing Essence: Intuitive Watercolors, Fine Art, Illustrations, and Reiki-Infused Creations


Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and Holidays!
May love, peace and joy be with you!
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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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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. ❤️
Have a wonderful weekend!

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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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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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MerMay Art Challenge second week!
💗 Today I am sharing the Mermaid painting I made for this week for Day 16 my mermaid name is “Eclipse” I was inspired by the wonderful Flower Blood Moon and total Lunar Eclipse we had on May 15, here where I am in Southern California I was very lucky to be able to see one of the most mesmerizing lunar eclipse it was perfectly visible! How about you did you see it?
💗 If you would like a Print of my mermaid Eclipse, Open Edition Prints hand enhanced are available in size 8×10 inches. You can purchase this print right here at the bottom of this post. If you have any question or request please send me a message
Art supplies used:
I painted with French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle, AquaBee Watercolor Paper 90lb 200gsm 100% Cotton cold pressed by BeePaper Company, Micron fine line ink pen 0.1 Black.
❤ Join, create, share and use hashtags #mermay #mermay2022
Have a great weekend!

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Eclipse Mermaid – MerMay2022
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Welcome May and Happy Mother’s Day!
Hope you all are having a wonderful day. During this month there is a lovely painting and drawing Art challenge it is MerMay the theme is Mermaids! This is a 31 days daily painting or drawing challenge, a great way to be creative. Art Challenges are good to test your skills, experiment new techniques and also to get out of block if you are in a moment of lack of inspiration. Join is fun and allow you to get in a serious every day painting routine or just to create a mermaid once a week or whenever you are able to. Every year I am looking forward to a few Art Challenges and one of them is this one! An inspiring challenge to paint a few new mermaids to add to my “Mermaids Collection Series”. This year I am not planning to do the daily 31 days challenge but I will create some new mermaids weekly throughout this month. Last year I started a Mermaid Spiritual Series on the theme of “Awakening” I will continue on this theme this year too. I do create my own mermaids freely without follow any prompt list but if you would like to join and need a prompt list search for mermay2022 prompt list and you will find many. #MerMay is very popular between the artists community on Instagram you can also follow me there @carolinarussoart
💗 Today I am sharing the watercolor painting I made for this week for Day 5 my mermaid name is: “Ezra The Timeline Shifter”
I love how it turned out and I hope you do too! If you would like a Print of her, Open Edition Fine Art Prints hand enhanced are available in size 8×10 inches. I added a new feature that allow you to purchase this print right now, right here at the bottom of this post. If you have any question or request please send me a message
Art supplies used:
I painted with French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle, AquaBee Watercolor Paper 90lb 200gsm 100% Cotton cold pressed by BeePaper Company, Micron fine line ink pen 0.1 Black, Gold ink.
❤ Join, create, share and use hashtags #mermay #mermay2022
Have a great weekend! See you soon when I create my next mermaid!

©Carolina Russo – carolinarusso.com

Eclipse Mermaid – MerMay2022
Open Edition Fine Art Print Signed and hand enhanced with black and gold ink. Print size: 8×10 inches Free Shipping within US
$35.00

Wishing you all a Wonderful and Merry Christmas may this day bringing you the light in your heart may it be filled with happiness and joy! This is a strange time we’re living just enjoy the moment Happy Holidays!
Thank you always for following my journey I am very grateful for you all!
Much Love,


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Day 7: Vampire – Fancy
Double Challenge combined prompts #Drawlloweentober
Inktober: Fancy
MabsDrawlloweenClub: Vampire
This is my Vampire for today Day 7 and first week of challenges! I made my 7 drawings. Sorry I haven’t had time to post here on the Blog but I did post daily on Instagram. In this post I will include also my previous drawings for days 6, 5, 4 and 3 so that you can see them all! Let me know which one is your favorite! I love to read your comments! ❤




🖤 I have listed in my Etsy Shop my first 3 days Prints of my drawings, more are coming soon check it out! CarolinaRussoArt ETSY Shop
❤ Details about my drawings:
Supplies used for my Ink drawing, ink pens used MICRON Black ink #01, #03, #005, dark Red ink #1. Fountain Pen Pilot Prera Fine Nib. Alvin Draft/Matic pencil #03 Limited Edition Pink Mab Graves. French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle, Pentel Aqua Brush – I painted on Bee Paper 100% Cotton for watercolor 140lb, cold pressed, size 6×9 inches .
❤ About these Challenges:
Every year in October since 2009, artists all over the world take on the InkTober drawing challenge created by Illustrator Jake Parker by doing one ink drawing a day the entire month. Other amazing artists have created their own challenges during October. I usually Join two amazing challenges InkTober and Mabsdrawlloween this one is a little bit more spooky, Halloween themed. The challenge is created and hosted on Instagram by Pop Surrealist artist Mab Graves! I will create my daily drawings inspired by the combination of the two Challenges daily prompt words creating my own challenge “DrawllooweenTober” this is my plan to be able to join and create my drawings daily for both amazing challenges at the same time. If you would like to join me use also hashtag #drawlloweentober
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