Blue – Carolina Russo Art

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Blue Owl #WorldWotercolorgroup

January 29, 2017January 29, 2017 Carolina Russo

Blue Owl - Original Watercolor Ink Sketch ©Carolina Russo — Blue Owl – Original Watercolor Ink Sketch ©Carolina Russo

Today I went out for a coffee at Barnes and Nobles I like the book store. After walking around looking at books I got to sit down to relax while enjoying sipping my coffee and looking at some interesting art magazines. I got that moment called “Inspiration” it can come anytime and anything can trigger my creativity that’s why I always bring a sketchbook with me in my bag, in case I get inspired and feel to sketch or paint. I had a page in my sketchbook where few days ago I tested this Blue watercolor shade that I really like. I then started sketching this in “Surrealism Style” an Owl with antlers”. I quickly traced it with my Carmine Red pencil and I used over a Copic multiliner and a fountain pen Pilot Prera I like how it turned out a simple fast sketch can turn in perfection.

Work in progress on this photo I took the photo when I just started inking with the pen. This painting is another limited palette one color splashed on the page for background and the Ink sketch over it! A very fast sketch! Give it a try and if you do let me know!

Details about my watercolors:
This watercolor painting is outlined with a black ink Copic Multiliner #003 pen. I used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle 12 demi-godets half-pans travel metal box Ink fountain pen used is a black ink Pilot Prera fountain pen fine nib . I painted on a 6 x 8 inches mixed media sketchbook.

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This watercolor – Ink Sketch is available for Pre-Order in Limited Edition Art Prints
Commission available Contact me for details.

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Happy Sunday stay creative ❤

Thank You!

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Blue -A Lovely Portrait #WorldWotercolorGroup

January 25, 2017 Carolina Russo

Blue - Original Watercolor ©CarolinaRusso — Blue – Original Watercolor ©CarolinaRusso

Today watercolor painting is the portrait of “Blue” a lovely and delicate creature, she has beautiful and intense big blue eyes. When I painted Blue I was inspired by the unique and beautiful “Art Dolls” custom-made for collectors. Better known as “Blythe Dolls” they are really pretty and one of the characteristics is that they have an over sized head and large eyes over a smaller body, they are really cute. Blythe dolls acquired a cult following of collectors and eventually, photographers and artists around the world, you can read more about them here on Wikipedia.

My painting is another limited palette, only three colors Blue Ultramarine, Grey Payne and Vermilion Red.

Details about my watercolors:
This watercolor painting is outlined with black and white ink pens. I used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle 12 demi-godets half-pans travel metal box Ink pens used are a black ink Pilot Prera fountain pen fine nib and a Pigma Micron #05. I painted on a 8 x 11 inches mixed media sketchbook.

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This watercolor painting is available for Pre-Order in Limited Edition Art Prints
Custom Portraits like this one, are available for Commission Contact me for details.

Please follow me on Instagram account dedicated to my Art! @carolinarussoart

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Stay creative ❤

Thank You!

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Into The Deep Sea – Digital Art

January 3, 2017January 3, 2017 Carolina Russo

Hello everyone I hope the New Year found you all well!

After I have painted daily for last 31 days and met my Challenge I wanted to take a short break to recharge but as you know I love to experiment new ways in my creativity and I love Digital Art so when I leave my brushes to rest, I love to work in digital. Today I wanted to share with you one of my latest Digital Art painting I made it yesterday. This digital painting is created out of the fusion of two of my original watercolor paintings that I made awhile ago, some of you may remember this Mermaid I painted in July Day 17 for #The WorldWatercolorMonth I also used another one of my paintings created in July month which is this one July Day 30 Fish and Bubbles

As you can see from my two paintings I have created one new. I gave it more color and depth and give it the feeling that the mermaid is under water! I think this digital watercolor turned out really nice I love the colors, shades and lighting that I was able to obtain. I did print it out on heavy weight watercolor paper just like my paintings and it looks fantastic! But this is my opinion! 🙂 What do you think? I really would like to know your insight!

Details about my original watercolor paintings:
watercolors are outlined with black ink pens. I used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle 12 demi-godets half-pans travel metal box Ink pens used Pigma Micron Black ink #02 and a black ink Pilot Prera fountain pen fine nib . I painted on a large 8.5 x 11 inches sketchbook.

Digital Art: my original watercolor paintings are edited with the latest version of Photoshop and other software to create the final digital painting.

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❤ This painting is available now in Limited Edition and can be Pre-Ordered here for a limited time!
For this first Release I will only make #10 Fine Art Prints in size 8×10 inches!

Title of the print is “ Into The Deep Sea“

If you like it don’t miss it!

For order and all the info price etc…go to my > Shop Art Prints Page

Have a wonderful day or night!

Thank You!

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A Photo A Week Challenge: Glowing

September 28, 2016 Carolina Russo

Today post is for “A Photo A Week Challenge” hosted by Nancy Merrill Photography the theme of this week is “Glowing” these photos were taken in different places at different time and they are all glowing!

#postaday

Wish you a great week!

Thank You!

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Travel Memories #WorldWatercolorGroup

September 10, 2016 Carolina Russo

Travel From Italy To USA - Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo — Travel From Italy To USA – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

Today my watercolor illustration is for #SeptemberAdventure I am playing along with Charlie at doodlewash for the theme of this month which is “Travel Memories”. This post put together several of the inspiring prompts and ideas that Charlie listed for the 30 days of painting. This beautiful September is a month dear to me because my Birthday is coming up sometime soon.
My watercolor today is about travels. In my past years I have been travelling around Europe visiting beautiful places and creating great memories in my life. Today my illustration doesn’t just bring back my travelling memories but is especially in memory of the day I traveled from the other side of the ocean where is my country Italy to USA. I already mentioned in another post that last August 22nd has been 14 years that I live here in California. My illustration is a way to remember that long day I traveled from Naples my City, via London to Los Angeles, it took approximately 20 hour it was an adventure for sure! 😉

Details about my doodlewash:
watercolor is outlined with black, blue and brown ink pens. I used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle 12 demi-godets half-pans travel metal box and Pigma Micron Black and Brown ink #01 and a Blue Pentel ink pen. Painted over a Mixed Media Sketchbook!

If you like to join Charlie visit him on the Blog doodlewash for more of #SeptemberAdventure #WorldWatercolorGroup

Happy Doodles!

Thank You!

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My Favorite Bird #WorldWatercolorGroup

August 9, 2016 Carolina Russo

Bluebird - ©Carolina Russo — Bluebird – ©Carolina Russo

Today for my #AugustAdventure this post is for August 8, I am supposed to share my favorite bird it was a joy to make this one. A portrait of a “Bluebird a California Bird“!
I have been always fascinated by blue birds. The color blue is one of my favorite in every shade and when I see a blue bird is always a magical moment they are so precious!

I am also joining Laura and this lovely bird is my entry for the monthly Draw-a-Bird Day, that Laura kindly host on her Blog Create Art Everyday!

Details about my doodlewash:
watercolor outlined with black and blue ink pen. I used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle 12 demi-godets half-pans travel metal box and Pigma Micron Black ink #01 and a Blue Pentel ink pen. Painted over a Mixed Media Sketchbook!

With this watercolor I am also joining Charlie at doodlewash for #AugustAdventure #WorldWatercolorGroup

Happy Doodles!

©Carolina Russo

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Ocean Blue – Day 20 #WorldWatercolorMonth

July 20, 2016 Carolina Russo

Day #20 - Ocean Blue - Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo — Day #20 – Ocean Blue – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

– Ocean Blue –
Day #20 World Watercolor Month

This is Day #20/31 of the World Watercolor Month today I am posting a seascape an ocean view that exist in my creative imagination. I made it without any photo reference I just let the brush be free and fluid on the paper. I often like to create without any reference I find it to be a great creative exercise.

Details about my watercolor:

watercolor outlined with black and blu ink pens. I used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle 12 demi-godets half-pans travel metal box and Pigma Micron Black ink #005 a Blue Pilot G 07 pen. Painted over a cold press 140lb watercolor paper pad!

Visit my World Watercolor Month Gallery

On this page there is my Gallery starting on July 1st to display all my daily paintings for the July World Watercolor Month Collection 2016!

SALE: All my 31 watercolors paintings for this unique first year World Watercolor Month Collection are for sale in Limited Edition of only 1/31 numbered and hand signed Prints. In this first edition would be only 31 Prints size 8 x 10″ of each painting.
Prints are made on order for the special price of $35 + shipping, payment accepted via PayPal contact me to order purchases can be made here on the Blog.
to help children !
15% Proceeds will be donated to The Dreaming Zebra Foundation to help children ! ❤

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Enjoy this great month!

Thank You!

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Hommingbird – Day 8 #WorldWatercolorMonth

July 8, 2016July 8, 2016 Carolina Russo

Day #8 - Hummingbird - Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo — Day #8 – Hummingbird – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

– Hummingbird –
Day #8 World Watercolor Month

This is Day #8 of the World Watercolor Month

Today I loved to paint a blue Hummingbird it is such a small and beautiful bird I see them every day just outside the backyard. I love to paint birds it bring so much happiness to see the bird you’re able to paint on paper! Today I am also joining Laura, that each month on the 8th she host the Draw a Bird Day on her beautiful blog at createarteveryday.com

‘Hummingbirds are New World birds that onstitute the family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds, most species measuring in the 7.5–13 cm range”. Wikipedia

Details about my watercolor:

watercolor outlined with black and blue ink pen. I used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle 12 demi-godets half-pans travel metal box and Pigma Micron Black ink #005 and a Blue Pilot Pen G-2 07. Painted over a Watercolor cold press 140 lb sketchbook!

Visit my World Watercolor Month Gallery

On this page there is my Gallery starting on July 1st to display all my daily paintings for the July World Watercolor Month Collection 2016!

#WorldWatercolorMonth

Enjoy this great month!

Thank You!

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National Tell A Story Day

April 27, 2016April 27, 2016 Carolina Russo

Peaceful – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

Deep Water

Surrounded by the blue deepest water. The reflections of floating emotions, loaded the mind and body in a fearless state.Tranquillity and silence flying through the broken branches of a life experience, were glowing under the warm sunlight.
Suddenly warm rain drops of happiness joined the deep water becoming one.

Today for April Celebration is National Tell A Story Day!

I hope that you enjoyed to read my little story and that did bring you some good feelings and thoughts during this day or evening. I wanted to combine two of my artistic and creative way of expression, “Watercolors and Writing”. I wanted to share one of my 50 words stories “Deep Water” and illustrate it I with one of my watercolors that I painted few years ago for my mom.

National Tell a Story Day is observed in the United States each year on April 27th.
We are all encouraged to share all kinds of stories on National Tell a Story Day. Whether it’s read from a book, one from your imagination or an actual story from a childhood memory, April 27th is the day to gather friends and family and share those stories.

Details about my doodlewash:
I used a basic watercolor palette Artist’s Loft Fundamental watercolor pan set this pan set is considered for beginners but I enjoy it for the variety of colors and use it a lot for sketching. I also used a Pigma Micron Black Ink pen #005 over a Watercolor Cold Press 140lb paper!

With this Celebration of National Tell A Story Day, I am also join Charlie at doodlewash celebrating a National or International Day with a doodlewash! You are welcome to join with your doodlewash! Tag your image #doodlewashaday.

I also like to thank Teresa Ronson for adding me in her list for this month participating to the #SelfieDay

#doodlewashaday #NationalTellAStoryDay