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Umbrella – #WorldWatercolorGroup

April 3, 2017April 3, 2017 Carolina Russo

Umbrella – Original Watercolor ©CarolinaRusso

– April new watercolor month challenge: Spring Things!

Today prompt list for the monthly challenge at doodlewash is “UMBRELLA” I am joining in this month whenever is possible.

Today the prompt in Charlie list is “Umbrella” I painted an illustration of a traditional happy walk under the rain. I love to ear the sound of rain while I am about to sleep it is very calming, I also love the smell of the rain on the grass or near the ocean. I grow up in Italy where rains often during Winter time and I quite miss it now, because here where I live in California, the rain is like an event when it happens! But I have to say that this past month we have been pretty lucky to enjoy some days of good rain that turned the surrounding hills in a beautiful intense green color which is rare to see!

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Details about my watercolors:
watercolors are outlined with black, whithe and dark red pens. I used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle, Ink pens used Pigma Micron Black and Dark Red ink #02 and a black ink Pilot Prera fountain pen fine nib. I painted on a mixed media sketckbook.

You can see more of my Paintings visiting my GALLERY there are several Galleries you find them in the drop down menu under Watercolors.

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All my watercolors are available for Pre-Order in Limited Edition Art Prints

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

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Have a great and creative April
and maybe sometimes during Spring we still need an umbrella! ❤ 😉

Thank You!

©Copyright Carolina Russo – yesterdayafter.com

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Butterfly – #WorldWatercolorGroup

April 1, 2017 Carolina Russo

Butterfly – Original Watercolor ©CarolinaRusso

– April new watercolor month challenge: Spring Things!

Today prompt list for the monthly challenge at doodlewash is “BUTTERFLY” I am joining in this month whenever is possible.

Today the prompt Butterfly couldn’t be missed! I love butterflies so much that I have a tattoo with a Monarch on my foot. The butterfly has elegance, beauty and gorgeous colors they are just stunning and they have a beautiful meaning:
“Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. Many cultures associate the butterfly with our souls. The Christian religion sees the butterfly as a symbol of resurrection. Around the world, people view the butterfly as representing endurance, change, hope, and life” ( Source gardenswithwings.com)
Today painting is a quick one that I sketched very fast. I had no much time and I am working in between several work in progress paintings, so I am glad I was able to manage my first watercolor of the month.

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Details about my watercolors:
watercolors are outlined with black pens. I used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier l’Aguarelle, Ink pens used Pigma Micron Black ink #02 and a black ink Pilot Prera fountain pen fine nib. I painted on a mixed media sketckbook.

You can see more of my Paintings visiting my GALLERY there are several Galleries you find them in the drop down menu under Watercolors.

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All my watercolors are available for Pre-Order in Limited Edition Art Prints

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

#WorldWatercolorGroup

Have a great and creative April! ❤

Thank You!

©Copyright Carolina Russo – yesterdayafter.com

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My Lighthouse painting found home in Scotland!

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017 Carolina Russo

– LIMITED EDITION ART PRINTS –

– Lighthouse (Rhode Island) –

Today I have a nice news to share with you!

My watercolor painting “Lighthouse – Rhode Island” was created last July 2016 during my participation to the first edition of the World Watercolor Month a worldwide challenge that did bring together artists from all over the world to create 31 paintings in 31 days. My Lighthouse is actually available in Limited Edition Art Prints on my Etsy Shop Carolina Russo Art one of prints just Sold recently to a dear friend Whafflemethis part of our Community here on WordPress. I love Lighthouses and seascapes they are so beautiful bring calmness and meditative feelings! When I painted the Original watercolor, I searched for inspiration and I came across beautiful images of “Rhode Island” an US State in New England, lots of lovely views and places. I found over a Google search a beautiful photo of a lighthouse located near the city of Newport. That was my inspiration for my painting I have posted the photo below for you to see (sorry I don’t know the photographer name to give credit).

Here is the photo that I have received this morning, the painting is beautifully framed in a cherry wood frame, looks great in his new home in Scotland. Rich aka wafflemethis recently ordered the art print with the option upon request to have the painting mounted with a matt which I personally prepare. This is an option that I offer for a small difference of price to Limited Edition Prints, so that the print when received is ready to be framed. We decided for a blue matt because brings out greatly the colors of the painting and match with another “Lighthouse” painting of mine that he previously purchased, and I am sure they look great together.

Lighthouse – Rhode Island – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

This is the reference photo I used to create the painting in my vision and signature style.

Reference photo – Rhode Island Lighthouse (Photo Credits Google Search).

Details about my watercolor:
watercolor painting is outlined with black ink pens. I used French Artist grade Watercolors Sennelier, Ink pen Pigma Micron Black #01 and a Pentel Prera fountain pen. Painted over Arches watercolor paper grain fin cold pressed 300g 140lb

Limited Edition Art Prints of this painting are available on my Etsy Shop!

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Have a great week!

Thank You!

©Copyright Carolina Russo – yesterdayafter.com

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Spring a Blythe Inspired Art Portrait

March 17, 2017 Carolina Russo

Spring – Original Watercolor ©CarolinaRusso

Happy St. Patick’s Day!

Today My watercolor painting is the portrait of “Spring” a lovely and delicate creature, she has lovely long green hair braided with flowers and beautiful intense big blue eyes. I am inspired by the unique and beautiful Art Dolls custom-made for collectors. Better known as “Blythe Dolls” I love to paint and drawing Blythe dolls they are really pretty and one of the characteristics is that they have an over sized head and large beautiful eyes over a smaller body which make them a great subject for Pop Surrealism Art. Blythe dolls from years acquired a cult following of collectors, photographers and artists around the world. It’s always a joy to paint a portrait inspired, I came across lately to other artists following this inspiration and it is amazing that Blythe dolls acquired a cult following of collectors and eventually, photographers and artists around the world, if you are not so familiar with this you can read more about it here on Wikipedia.

My painting portrays an image of the coming Spring Season with her vibrant green hair and fresh flowers she is just there in the grass enjoying the beauty of a sunny day and I think she is also perfect to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day I wish to all of you a great one!

Details about my watercolors:
This watercolor painting is outlined with black and white ink pens. I used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier, Ink pens used are a black ink Pilot Prera fountain pen fine nib and a COPIC Multiliner #00.3 and 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 here on the Blog Art Prints or on my Etsy Shop
Custom Portraits like this one, are also available for Commission Contact me for details.

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

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Have a wonderful day! ❤

Thank You!

©Copyright Carolina Russo – yesterdayafter.com

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Tribal Necklace – Love and Clarity

March 15, 2017March 15, 2017 Carolina Russo

– TRIBAL Jewelry Collection –

Love and Clarity Necklace – Tribal Collection Jewelry ©CarolinaRusso

This is one of my Jewelry creations, it is a necklace part of my Tribal Collection of Jewelry Designs.
I love to create unusual jewelry, with uncommon shapes and style, reminding the Tribal Talismans.
I named this necklace “Love and Clarity” because some of the beautiful gemstones meanings.

Tribal Necklace - — Tribal Necklace – “Love and Clarity”

Positive energies are loaded in the natural gemstones and crystals as components of this organic necklace.

This necklace feature wire-work wrapped around the gemstones and to the suede adjustable leather cord.
There is a sliding Turquoise Centerpiece that allow to wear the necklace in different ways just moving it.

A sophisticated accent to the primitive Tribal look is given from the beautiful variety of gemstones –
Rose Quartz Beauty and Love – Blue Quartz Harmony and Clarity – Agate Strength and Acceptance – Mother of Pearl Protective and Calming –

Crystal Amplifies – Turquoise Courage and Protection.

You can see it on me, I have one for myself!
I wore it when I had a meet up with some of my dearest Bloggers friends here on WordPress as you can see,
the necklace has a unique look that can change moving the Turquoise center piece up and down can turn in a choker or in an asymmetrical necklace.

More similar designs would be created and added time to time to this beautiful collection, so far there are three designs, this is the second.
The first one was this the “Strength And Harmony” necklace,

Strenght and Harmony — Strength and Harmony

and there is also a third one part of this collection the latest created is the necklace “Love and Piece”.

And the story will go on….

If you like one this is a Limited Edition only few would be made! For pre-order purchase read here if you want to purchase here on the Blog or go to my YesterdayAfter Etsy Shop

Thank You!

Photography and Design by ©Carolina Russo “Tribal Jewelry Collection 2017” – yesterdayafter.com

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Warm – #WorldWatercolorGroup

March 13, 2017 Carolina Russo

Warm – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

– March Challenge: Paint What You Love!

Today prompt list for the monthly challenge at doodlewash is “WARM” I am joining in.

Today the word warm made me think at many of you out there that still have snow lately (you know I love snow!) I have seen via social media lots of snow here in US, in other States than where I am, which is sunny and a little bit too much warm now for the season, over 80 degree feels like Summer during day time, especially this week. The weather has been little crazy playing hot and cool after the needed rain we had two weeks ago. Seems next week we will cool down!
Today painting is more of a cute illustration and is inspired by the latest snow, and my little girl need to keep warm! This is a quick one that I sketched very fast on my Hobonichi Planner!

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Details about my watercolors:
watercolors are outlined with black 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 Hobonichi Planner (Japan) over Tomoe River paper a very thin, lightweight paper great for fountain pens and not so wet watercolors.

You can see more of my Paintings visiting my GALLERY there are several Galleries you find them in the drop down menu under Watercolors.

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All my watercolors are available for Pre-Order in Limited Edition Art Prints

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

#WorldWatercolorGroup

Have a great week and stay warm! ❤

Thank You!

©Copyright Carolina Russo – yesterdayafter.com

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New Release – Gooddess Of The Night – #WorldWatercolorGroup

March 11, 2017 Carolina Russo

Goddes Of The Night – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

– March Challenge: Paint What You Love!

hosted by Charlie’s at doodlewash today I am not following the prompt list, but I am joining with the release of my new painting.

After all, the theme of this month is “Paint What You Love” and so I did, creating my new painting titled “Goddess Of The Night” this painting is also inspired by my character ©Ylia and the Series created during my participation to InkTober 2016.

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Details about my watercolors:
watercolors are outlined with black pens. I used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier I use the set l’Aguarelle 12 demi-godets half-pans travel metal box, Ink pens used: Pigma Micron Black ink #02, a Copic Multiliner #03, a black ink Pilot Prera fountain pen fine nib and a Pentel Pocket Brush. I painted on a mixed media paper sketchbook size 8.5 x 11 inches.

You can see more of my Paintings visiting my GALLERY there are several Galleries you find them in the drop down menu under Watercolors.

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All my watercolors are available for Pre-Order in Limited Edition Art Prints

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

#WorldWatercolorGroup

Have a great weekend!

Thank You!

©Copyright Carolina Russo – yesterdayafter.com

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Dragons And Castles – Behind the scene of a commission painting!

March 4, 2017March 4, 2017 Carolina Russo

Dragons And Castles - Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo — Dragons And Castles – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

Today post is about one of my latest commission work!

I loved to create this painting title “Dragons and Castles” it was very inspiring and it goes to another kind and talented Fantasy Author, she is part of our Community her Blog is A.S.Akkalon I am sure some of you came across her Blog already!

Life is always a surprise!

Awhile ago I made the painting “Katie The Writer” you that follow my Blog maybe remember that post! And because a kind comment left me then, I got to know better Alecia aka A.S.Akkalon she left me a very nice comment telling me how much she loved my painting for Katie and the story behind it!

I responded to her comment: “Thank you very much in a way I am sure you can relate with it! You’re a writer I could’have portrait you with castle and dragon 😉 Thank you for stopping by my Blog and I love your comment!” ❤

The comments are what did bring us closer together and the beautiful surprise of her decision to custom order to me this painting. A Fantasy Portrait representing her with her cat and what she love to write about it in her fantasy stories. So a Dragon and a Castle were a must to paint! As part of my creative process we started to exchange emails and talk about her own idea and my vision of the painting and here there is the beautiful and interesting outcome! Alecia purchased the Original Watercolor Painting and a digital image to use on her Blog. At this moment her painting is in the hands of the postal service, is in transit going overseas all the way to beautiful New Zealand! Today Alecia couldn’t wait to receive the “Original” and she used the digital image to share a post about it, you can read it here it is “A dragon, a castle and an audiobook” visit her Blog there are lots of good and fun reading!

Thank you Alecia so much for supporting my art with your commission and for the opportunity to create this painting for you and have my Art in another beautiful part of the world!

I hope that you all enjoyed reading this post and to know more about behind the scenes of my paintings!

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Artist Details about the Original Painting:
My original watercolor painting is size 8×10 inches painted on acid free cold press 300gm archival watercolor paper.
and is outlined with black ink pens. I used French Artists Watercolors Sennelier. I used Pigma Micron pen Black ink #03 and a black ink Pilot Prera fountain pen with fine nib. The dragon scales and other parts are outlined with gold ink and white ink.
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P.S.
If you like my Art and would like to have a Custom Painting or Illustration from me, I am open to commission work if you have an idea
just Contact me and we can talk about it! 🙂

You can see more of my Paintings visiting my GALLERY there are several Galleries you find them in the drop down menu under Watercolors.

All my watercolors are available for Pre-Order in Limited Edition Art Prints

Please follow me on Instagram @carolinarussoart

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“What makes me happy is to give happiness and inspire people through my Art give feelings to the heart and deep to the soul!”

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Wish you a great weekend!

Thank You!

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MY VERY FIRST POST – #MYFIRSTPOSTREVISITED

March 3, 2017March 3, 2017 Carolina Russo

MY VERY FIRST POST – #MYFIRSTPOSTREVISITED

A tag started by a blogger/writer called Sarah Brentyn, asking us to revisit our first ever blog posts! ❤

I have been invited by two of my dearest friends here on the blogosphere my dear blog brother Syl65′ and my dear blog sister Erika Kind they both tagged me for this challenge! I thought that was very kind of them thinking of me and what a great way to look back and see how all this amazing time started. Actually It is almost two years ago that I started blogging, to be precise it was the end of March 2015! Soon this month would be my second Blog Anniversary!!! I remembered that my first post was about my Jewelry, that was one of the reasons my Blog was born, to launch one side of my art, my Jewelry Design Collections! I went to look back and found my very first post written on March 24, 2015 only few words, one of my photos and a shy update announcement! After two years my Blog forged and developed greatly in something complete that reflects what I am. My Blog became also a showroom of all my Art ways, form and expression of my creativity and inspirations. A place of my own that I love so very much, a place where I can share with all of you. A special thanks goes to all my dear followers and friends that supported and encouraged me during these two great years! Thank you!

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New Update!

Posted on March 24, 2015 by YesterdayAfter

New update “Jewelry Portfolio” is a gallery showcasing my work, I will keep updating!
I am now up working on new designs for my “Among Nature Jewelry Collection” and on some custom orders. Soon my Etsy shop would be open!

Thank You!

Here we come to the rules:

Obvious rules:

No cheating. (It must be your first post. Not your second post, not one you love…first post only.)

Link back to the person who tagged you (thank them if you feel like it or, if not, curse them with a plague of ladybugs).

Other rules:

Cut and paste your old post into a new post or reblog your own bad self. (Either way is fine but NO editing.)

Put the hashtag #MyFirstPostRevisited in your title.

Tag…um…~~tentwotwelve~~ five (5) other bloggers to take up this challenge.

Notify your tags in the comment section of their blog (don’t just hope they notice a pingback somewhere in their spam).

Feel free to cut and paste the badge to use in your post.

Include “the rules” in your post.

Completely silly rules that I’m making up as I type:

Drink a glass of wine, bottle of beer, cup of coffee, mug of herbal tea or whatever floats your boat after you hit “publish”. (In other words, toast yourself. Go you!)

Read the post out loud in a Mickey Mouse voice.

Here there are my tag choices:

❤ Miriam

❤ Mark Lanesbury

❤ Jodi McKinney

❤ Joleene Naylor

❤ Just Plain Ol’ Vic

You are by no mean obligated to participate but if you do would be a fun way to look at your Blog growth and transformation!

Thank you again Syl and Erika for including me in your Tag it was fun to look back to the beginning!

Love you all!

Carolina

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Ordinary Backyard And Gardening – #WorldWatercolorGroup

March 1, 2017 Carolina Russo

Backyard Gardening - Original Watercolor ©CarolinaRusso — Backyard And Gardening – Original Watercolor ©CarolinaRusso

– March Challenge: Paint What You Love!

today start a new month and a new challenge for March hosted by Charlie’s at doodlewash today prompt list says “ORDINARY” I am joining in.

This month I will join the challenge whenever is possible it wont be every day but anytime I can fit in! For today my share for “Ordinary” is a fast watercolor sketch representing a corner of a backyard garden I can say that I see this corner from my window! 😉

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Details about my watercolors:
watercolors are outlined with black 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 mixed media sketchbook.

You can see more of my Paintings visiting my GALLERY there are several Galleries you find them in the drop down menu under Watercolors.

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All my watercolors are available for Pre-Order in Limited Edition Art Prints

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

#WorldWatercolorGroup

Have an Happy March! ❤

Thank You!