Sennelier watercolors – Carolina Russo Art

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A Rare Red Owl #DrawABirdDay #WorldWatercolorGroup

January 8, 2017 Carolina Russo

Red Owl - Original watercolor ©Carolina Russo — Red Blue Eyed Owl – Original watercolor ©Carolina Russo

Today I like to share with you my new watercolor, I made it last night before go to bed and it made me happy! I love Owls I find them to be so beautiful there are many species and rare ones. Time ago I was pinning on my boards on Pinterest and I came across this amazing photo of a blue eyed half red Owl I don’t know what species is and if isn’t an edited photo I’ve heard that people do edit animals photos to change their colors, but whatever it is it looks amazingly beautiful and that inspired me to paint as soon I have seen it weeks ago. Last night finally I painted him thinking that today following our Community tradition here in our circle of friends artists it is the 8th of the month is #DrawABirdDay . Here below I will add the original photo that inspired my painting for you all to see this beauty!

Rare Red Owl - Photo Source Pinterest — Rare Red Owl – Photo Source Pinterest

Today I am also happy to join my friend Laura with my “Red Owl” this painting is my entry for the monthly Draw-a-Bird Day, a lovely event that Laura kindly used to host on her Blog Create Art Everyday! I don’t know if Laura still doing this her Blog to not be updated but in any case let’s keep this lovely event going on #DrawABirdDay

Details about my doodlewash:
watercolor outlined with black ink pen. I used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle 12 demi-godets half-pans travel metal box and Pigma Micron Black ink #05. Painted on watercolor paper Cold Press 140 lb fine grain size 7.5 x 9 inches!

I am also joining Charlie at doodlewash for #WorldWatercolorGroup

Wish you a wonderful day or night and…don’t let the inspiration go away!
Keep up with your Happy Doodles!

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 Wild Sunflower #WorldWatercolorGroup

September 16, 2016September 16, 2016 Carolina Russo

A Wild Sunflower - Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo — A Wild Sunflower – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

The Season is changing and so the colors in nature we are getting close to the Autumnal equinox 2016, which would be on September 22.
The Fall season will bring us new enjoyable things of different kinds during the transition from Summer to Winter. Here in California I wont feel much that transition which I would love it!
Yesterday I was inspired to paint a Sunflower thinking to the beautiful nature in the wilderness. I wanted to paint in autumnal colors and add some character to the composition.
I painted the sunflower directly with the watercolors without trace it with pencil before. I loved letting the water flow and blend with the colors. This time I also wanted to create a different effect leaving some of the leafs in white and just outline them with the black ink pen, the white leafs are the only thing that I traced in pencil I really like how it turned out and I hope that you do too let me know your impressions! ❤

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 cold press 140 lb watercolor paper pad size 7.5 x 9 inches!

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

All my watercolors are available for Sale in Limited Edition Prints for more info to order contact me.

Have a great day!

©Carolina Russo

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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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White Dove #DrawABirdDay #WorldWatercolorGroup

September 8, 2016September 8, 2016 Carolina Russo

White Dove - Original Watercolor © Carolina Russo — White Dove – Original Watercolor © Carolina Russo

Today I like to share with you my new watercolor, I made it last night before go to bed and it made me happy. I love the white Dove is such a beautiful bird and it became a great symbol of love and peace. It is rare to see them but each time I see one flying in the sky I stop everything just to admire her beauty and feelings that she brings. Yesterday I was pinning on my boards on Pinterest and I came across a lovely photo of a Dove that inspired me to paint as soon I saw it. I had that urge to paint it right at that moment! If you paint or sketch or also if you write or create any kind of things then you know what that feeling is and means, it was just late before go to bed not really a time to paint but I didn’t wanted to miss that magic moment of inspiration that strike you unexpected so I did! I actually made it pretty quickly and I like it 😉 there is a beautiful quote that I want to share with you today and is from an Italian artist from Tuscany he was trained under the influence of Giotto is part of the Art history, long time ago we are talking of the year 1390! Is dear to me because is from an artist that contribute to the beautiful art in my native country Italy. But no matter the long time passed the words of this artist are very inspiring and motivating today! I wrote this quote on the first page of one of my sketchbooks I can read it all the time and will keep motivate and inspiring me.

“DAY AFTER DAY
NEVER FAIL TO DRAW SOMETHING
WHICH, HOWEVER LITTLE IT MAY BE,
WILL YET IN THE END BE MUCH”

Cennino Cennini
c. 1390

Today I am also very happy to join my friend Laura with my “White Dove” this painting is my entry for the monthly Draw-a-Bird Day, a lovely event that Laura kindly host on her Blog Create Art Everyday! #DrawABirdDay

Details about my doodlewash:
watercolor outlined with black ink pen. I used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle 12 demi-godets half-pans travel metal box and Pigma Micron Black ink #01. Painted on watercolor paper Cold Press 140 lb fine grain size 7.5 x 9 inches!

This was the photo that inspired me I loved to see the movement of the flying Dove!

I am also joining Charlie at doodlewash for #WorldWatercolorGroup not following September theme list!

Wish you a wonderful day or night and…don’t let the inspiration go away!
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!

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

Happy Doodles!

©Carolina Russo

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In The Woods – Day 4 #WorldWatercolorMonth

July 4, 2016July 4, 2016 Carolina Russo

In the wood - Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo — In the woods – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

– In The Woods –
Day #4 World Watercolor Month

This is Day#4 of the World Watercolor Month first of all I wish “Happy 4Th July” big celebration day here in USA!
For today watercolor I painted a landscape view that I titled “In The Woods” this time I painted pretty loose and without ink outline!

Details about my watercolor:

watercolor used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle 12 demi-godets half-pans travel metal box . Painted over a cold press 140lb watercolor paper pad!

Visit my World Watercolor Month Gallery

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Happy July wish you all a great month!

©Carolina Russo

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Lotus Flower – Day 3 #WorldWatercolorMonth

July 4, 2016 Carolina Russo

Lotus Flower - Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo — Lotus Flower – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

– Lotus Flower –
Day #3 World Watercolor Month

This is Day#3 of the World Watercolor Month is a very late night post after a day out. I didn’t want to miss to post my third watercolor!

Details about my watercolor:

watercolor outlined with black ink pen. I used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle 12 demi-godets half-pans travel metal box and Pigma Micron Black ink #005. Painted over a mixed media Sketchbook!

Visit my World Watercolor Month Gallery

#WorldWatercolorMonth

Happy July wish you all a great month!

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Sweet Swan – Day 2 #WorldWatercolorMonth

July 2, 2016July 3, 2016 Carolina Russo

Sweet Swan - Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo — Sweet Swan – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

– Sweet Swan –
Day 2 World Watercolor Month

This is the second day of the World Watercolor Month is very exciting to see how many artists around the world are participating, there are I guess already around more than two thousands members on the Facebook group so let’s keep up with this great challenge.
For today painting I decided to paint a beautiful and elegant creature a “Swan” I love the gentle sweetness that a swan has I always been fascinated by such beautiful creature. I titled this watercolor “Sweet Swan” it also remind me a beautiful song from my friend EWIAN with the same title “Sweet Swan” you can hear it here. I enjoy this challenge and I will do all my best to make the 31 days painting! Cross fingers! 😉

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 G-2 07. Painted over a mixed media Sketchbook!

Visit my World Watercolor Month Gallery

#WorldWatercolorMonth

Happy July wish you all a great month!

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Miss Summer – #WorldWatercolorMonth

July 1, 2016 Carolina Russo

Miss Summer - Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo — Miss Summer – July 1st WWM – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

Happening Now!!!

It’s July 1st and we have the start jump of a great event going on Worldwide!
A month of watercolors! A great challenge, 31 days 31 watercolor paintings! I am participating joining Charlie at Doodlewash and many other artists worldwide!
Charlie is the creator of this magical event and of “The World Watercolor Month” from now on each year in July will be celebrated! Yay thanks to Charlie!

This event will unite Artists around the World joining together this Ultimate Challenge! I am so happy and honored to participate and be part of this! This is the first year! You can learn all about it here!

July 1st – Miss Summer

For this first day of the World Watercolor Month I painted a girl adorned with flowers as symbol of this beautiful Season that is “Summer” I titled this watercolor “Miss Summer” I live in California and here it’s Summer right now! I know in other parts of the world is Winter but you can always enjoy memories of Summer!

Details about my doodlewash: