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A Quiet Expansion

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 Carolina Russo

There are seasons when creation is visible, expressive, and outward.
And there are seasons when the work happens quietly — beneath form, beneath language, beneath what can be easily shared.

This past year has been one of those quieter seasons for me.

While there may have been less movement on the surface, much was unfolding within — a period of listening, recalibration, and deep inner refinement. I learned again that not all growth announces itself. Some of the most meaningful shifts arrive in stillness, asking only for patience and trust.

I’ve come to honor these pauses not as absences, but as thresholds.

During this time, my relationship with energy, presence, and subtle healing currents deepened in ways that felt inseparable from my creative path. Art, silence, and healing revealed themselves as different expressions of the same living field — one that responds not to effort, but to attunement.

From this listening, a new space quietly took form.

Energy Essence emerged as a gentle sanctuary for distance Reiki and light-encoded energetic support — created not as something separate from my art, but as a continuation of the same intention that has always guided my work: to offer spaces of harmony, balance, and reconnection.

I share this now not as an announcement, but as an opening.

An opening for those who feel resonance to step closer.
And an opening for myself — to allow what has been growing quietly to begin breathing in its own rhythm.

There is no urgency here.
Only presence.
Only trust in the timing of what wishes to unfold.

With gratitude for the pauses,
and for the unseen support that never wavered.

Energy Essence

With gentle presence,
Carolina

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A Quiet Closing

December 30, 2025 Carolina Russo

“Beneath the quiet sky, the soul pauses and remembers its own light.”

As the year draws toward its final breaths, there is a gentle hush in the air.
The kind of stillness that doesn’t ask for reflection, only for noticing.

This year did not move loudly for me.
It did not unfold in visible milestones or outward momentum.
Instead, it worked beneath the surface — in silence, in pauses, in the spaces where nothing needed to be produced or proven.

There were moments of deep listening.
Moments of release.
Moments where the most important work was simply staying present with what was unfolding within.

I have come to understand that not all years are meant for expression.
Some are meant for integration.
For allowing what has already been lived, learned, and felt to settle into the body, the heart, and the soul.

This year asked for trust.
Trust in the unseen movement.
Trust in the quiet currents reshaping direction without urgency.
Trust that rest, too, is a form of becoming.

As the threshold of a new year approaches, I do not feel the need to name intentions or define what comes next.
What wishes to arrive will do so in its own time — gently, naturally, and with clarity.

For now, I offer gratitude.

For the lessons that required patience.
For the pauses that brought deeper truth.
For the unseen support that never wavered.

May this closing be soft.
May it be complete without finality.
May we all enter the next cycle a little more embodied, a little more honest, and a little more attuned to the quiet wisdom within.

With warmth and gentle light,
Carolina

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Winter Solstice: Returning to the Quiet Light

December 21, 2025 Carolina Russo

If you’re reading this after some time, welcome back.
Whether you’ve been here for years or are just finding your way in, I’m grateful you’re here, sharing this quiet moment with me.

The Winter Solstice arrives softly.
It does not announce itself loudly or demand attention.
It comes gently, asking us to pause, to breathe, and to remember.

This is the longest night of the year, a sacred threshold where darkness reaches its fullness and light begins, almost imperceptibly, to return. For centuries, this moment has been honored as a time of rest, reflection, and gentle renewal.

If you’ve been feeling slower lately, more inward, more reflective, you are not behind. You are in rhythm.

A Different Way to Welcome the Solstice

Rather than “doing” more, the Winter Solstice invites us to be with what is. Here are a few gentle, less common ways to honor this sacred turning point without pressure or perfection.

1. Sit with a single candle and nothing else
Instead of journaling or meditating with intention, simply light a candle and sit with it in silence for a few minutes. Watch the flame. Let your breath soften. Imagine this small light as the quiet truth within you that never went out, even during darker seasons.

2. Clean one small space with reverence
Choose one drawer, one shelf, or one corner of your home. As you clear it, do so slowly and intentionally, thanking what you release and welcoming spaciousness. This simple act mirrors the solstice shift, making room for new light without forcing change.

3. Speak one word for the coming cycle
Rather than setting resolutions or long intentions, choose a single word that feels supportive for the months ahead. Let it arise naturally. You don’t need to explain it or share it. This word becomes a gentle companion as the light returns.

4. Place your hands over your heart before sleep
On the night of the solstice, place your hands over your heart and take a few deep breaths. No affirmations, no requests. Just presence. Let your body know it is safe to rest and restore.

A Quiet Season of Creation

This solstice finds me in a season of gentle creation and integration. Alongside my Reiki practice, I am continuing to work behind the scenes on Energy Essence, allowing it to take shape slowly and organically, just as it is meant to. Like the returning light, healing and new offerings often grow best when they are given time, space, and care.

Thank you for being here for reading, reflecting, and walking this quieter season with me. Your presence, whether visible or silent, is deeply felt.

May this Winter Solstice bring you:

deep rest
subtle clarity
and a gentle remembrance of your inner light

The days will begin to brighten again, one breath, one moment at a time.
As Christmas and the holiday season approach, may you be surrounded by warmth, softness, and gentle reminders of what truly matters.

With warmth and gentle light wishing you a wonderful Solstice,
Carolina

Thank You!

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A New Path Is Taking Shape… Energy Essence

May 10, 2025 Carolina Russo

“Where Reiki meets art, and light becomes form Energy Essence is coming”

Hello dear friends,
It’s been a little while since my last post, and today I feel inspired to reconnect and share something meaningful with you. I’ve been immersed in beautiful creative work that I’m finally almost ready to begin sharing. I’m currently working behind the scenes on a new part of my journey Energy Essence, a space that blends my creative soul with my spiritual path.

You may have noticed that over the past months, my art has been weaving more and more with energy work, especially through my Reiki practice. This evolution has been a natural path for me, an expansion of the same soul energy that moves through my paintings and creations, now also expressed through healing, spiritual tools, and channeled messages.

That’s why I’m so happy to gently introduce you to something new I’ve been working on
Energy Essence a sacred space that blends my creative soul with my spiritual path. A beautiful space dedicated to Distance Reiki, Light Language transmissions, healing jewelry, intuitive creations, and the energetic art that flows through me.

This new offering is taking shape as dedicated pages within my current website, because I believe that all aspects of what I do whether visual art or energy work are deeply interconnected.

Energy Essence is the spiritual heart of my creative journey, a gentle unfolding of light and intention. I warmly invite you to walk this path with me. Soon, these new pages will blossom within the Carolina Russo Art website a sacred space woven into the whole, where energy and art meet in harmony. You’ll find it nestled within the main menu, ready to be discovered.

In the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing more about the meaning behind Energy Essence, its offerings, and how you can connect with it. I’ll also be opening up for distance Reiki Sessions, sharing new spiritual creations, and offering words of guidance from the realms I connect with.

For now, this is just a soft whisper, a gentle invitation to feel into the energy of what’s coming. If your heart resonates, stay tuned.

I look forward to sharing more as everything aligns and unfolds. Thank you for being here whether you’ve followed my art for a while or are just arriving.

You’re warmly invited to follow my new Instagram page @energyessencereiki, where I’ll soon begin sharing sacred insights, Reiki-infused creations, and Arcturian channeled messages. It’s still quiet there now, but the energy is already building. I’d love to have you there from the very beginning.

With love and light,
Carolina

Wishing you a wonderful weekend and Happy Mother’s Day!

Thank You!

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Happy New Year 2025!

December 31, 2024 Carolina Russo

Happy New Year! 🌟🎉

As we step into this bright new year, I want to thank you for being a part of my journey. May 2025 bring you abundant joy, creativity, and inspiration. Let’s continue to grow, create, and share the beauty of art and life together.

Wishing you a year filled with love, success, and endless possibilities. Cheers to new beginnings and exciting adventures ahead!

✨ Happy New Year 2025! ✨
With gratitude and creativity

Thank You!

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Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024 Carolina Russo

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and Holidays!
May love, peace and joy be with you!

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Welcoming the Winter Solstice: Heartwarming Ways to Celebrate and Prepare

December 18, 2024 Carolina Russo

Hello beautiful souls,
we’re getting closer to the Winter Solstice! The longest night of the year, marks a powerful turning point, a time when darkness begins to wane, and the light slowly returns. Celebrating the Solstice can be a deeply meaningful way to connect with nature and the Universe, reflect on the year past, and set intentions for the months ahead. Here are some beautiful ways to prepare for and celebrate this magical event, creating warmth and joy in the heart of winter.
The Solstice is December 21, 2024

Preparing for the Winter Solstice

Create a Cozy Space
Transform your home into a haven of warmth and light. Decorate with candles, fairy lights, and seasonal greenery like pine, holly, or mistletoe. Use soft blankets and comforting textures to create a nurturing atmosphere where you can retreat from the cold.
Reflect and Release
The Solstice is an ideal time for self-reflection. Set aside time to journal about the past year, what you’ve learned, what you’re ready to let go of, and what you hope to welcome. Write down anything you want to release on slips of paper, and burn them safely as a symbolic gesture of letting go.
Gather Natural Elements
Go for a winter walk and gather natural materials like pinecones, evergreen branches, or stones to incorporate into your celebrations. These can be used to decorate an altar, wreath, or centerpiece, connecting you with the rhythms of the Earth.
Plan Your Intentions
As the Solstice celebrates the return of the light, it’s a wonderful time to set intentions for the year ahead. What do you want to grow or nurture in your life as the days grow longer?

Heartwarming Ways to Celebrate the Winter Solstice

Light a Candle Ceremony
Light candles to symbolize the return of the sun and the growing light. Gather your family, friends, or simply yourself in a quiet moment, and reflect on the warmth and hope the light brings into your life.
Prepare a Feast of Seasonal Foods
Celebrate with a meal that honors the season. Incorporate comforting dishes like roasted root vegetables, warm soups, spiced baked goods, or mulled cider. Sharing a Solstice meal with loved ones is a beautiful way to nourish both body and spirit.
Spend Time in Nature
Bundle up and take a walk outdoors, appreciating the stillness and beauty of the winter landscape. Pause to listen to the quiet, observe the bare trees, and feel the connection to the Earth as it rests.
Create a Yule Log Tradition
The Yule Log is an ancient tradition where a decorated log is burned as a symbol of light overcoming darkness. If you have a fireplace, you can burn a Yule Log with wishes or blessings written on it. Alternatively, you can create a decorative Yule Log centerpiece with candles.
Meditation and Rituals
Meditate on themes of renewal, gratitude, and the cycles of nature. You can also perform a simple ritual, such as visualizing light filling your heart and radiating out into the world, bringing hope and positivity.
Craft and Create
Engage in creative activities like making Solstice-inspired art, handcrafting ornaments, or creating wreaths from gathered greenery. These acts of creation embody the spirit of renewal and transformation.

A Celebration of Light and Hope

The Winter Solstice is a time to honor the beauty of the season and embrace its lessons. By celebrating this day with heartwarming traditions, you can find joy in the stillness of winter and welcome the light with open arms.

And if you made it to read this whole post Thank You! How do you plan to celebrate the Winter Solstice this year? I’d love to hear your thoughts and traditions in the comments below. Wishing you a season filled with warmth, light, and love!

A Quick Note: The images featured in this post are from my Winter Art Collection, inspired by the season’s beauty and magic. If you love these pieces, prints of my whole Winter Collection are available in my Etsy Shop as Limited and Open Editions. Visit my shop to bring the spirit of winter into your home!

With Solstice blessings wishing you great days ahead!

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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

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

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!