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Katie The Writer – Life Behind A Painting

Katie The Writer - Original watercolor ©Carolina Russo
Katie The Writer – Original watercolor ©Carolina Russo

 

Katie The Writer 

Today post is about the story  behind one of my latest watercolor painting. A commission work with the title of “Katie The Writer”. I really love to share the story because is a connection that has happened within our Community here on the Blogosphere. It’s beautiful how Bloggers can help each other and open doors. Something really nice happened  to me at the end of the year, actually it was December 26, 2016. That morning I went to check my Blog messages as usual and between the comments I found a message from one of my dear followers Cyranny from the Blog Cyranny’s Cove, she mentioned to me that she had come across a post of another Blogger and while reading it Cyranny could only think about me . In her comment she left the mentioned post link.
I felt that was beautiful and very kind of her thinking of me.  I headed to the Blog post which title was “Calling Out to all Artists!” the Blog is “The Life Of A Writer” and belong to Katie M. Dean. I didn’t know Katie and her Blog before and it was a nice discovery. In her post Katie was calling out to Artists because she had found a cute image that could represent her as writer, but she had a problem with something that she wanted different, Katie wanted the girl into the illustration to wear pants. 🙂
This is the Image that started it all:

Katie's found image that started it all!
Katie’s found image that started it all!

Well I left a comment to Katie, offering my artistic help to recreate something for her since I couldn’t modify a Copyrighted image. Soon we got connected via email and agreed to create a new watercolor painting representing Katie.
A commission work is always interesting for an artist and require some work in other directions than only paint. Since I had to customize and personalize what I would be painting, which is something existing, the life of a person, Katie is an aspiring young writer and not just something coming out of my creativity.  I wanted to find all the elements to make my custom and personalized painting as close as possible to represent Katie fully.  Including all the things she love, she believes and that she like. I went to read her Blog posts, her profiles, her social media presence, since we don’t know each other much we are new Blog friends. Something she told me, something I found out. Katie is a Christian, she play the Flute, she love coffee, she love to Write and two of her favorite characters are Yoda from “Star Wars” and Grumpy  from “Snow White”, all these meaningful elements are included in my painting . My aim to create was to make Katie feel happy and recognize herself in the painting, nonetheless creating an inspiring and motivating image for her to see everyday, reminding who she is and what she wants in her future. I am so happy that Katie love the painting and that she feels that it’s her! She wrote a Blog post about this too ❤ you can read it here and discover her lovely Blog!

I want to thanks so much Cyranny, because of her caring spirit and thinking of me she was able to connect Katie and me behind the creation of this painting. A special thanks goes to Katie for trust and supporting my Art. Thank you!

I hope that you enjoyed reading this story and feel inspired to help one another!
Have a great weekend ❤

P.S.
If you like my art and like to have a Custom Painting or illustration from me,
just Contact me! 🙂

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

Thank You!
Thank You!

©Copiright Carolina Russo – yesterdayafter.com

 

 

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Dandelions Magic Wishes

       

Dandelions Magic Wishes - Original watercolor ©Carolina Russo
Dandelions Magic Wishes – Original watercolor ©Carolina Russo


Dandelions Magic Wishes

Limited Palette, only two colors Blue Ultramarine and Grey Payne.

I loved to paint this Dandelions with such a limited palette of two colors, it is very challenging but I really love the result and the lightness that I was able to give to my painting. I usually paint with a very limited palette of no more than five/six colors I like to mix them and create my own.
The goal of working with a limited palette is to improve skills, gain more control and faster paintings I suggest everyone to give it a try. Also I did the drawing straight with the ink pen no pencil.

Details about my watercolors:
 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 a black ink  Pilot Prera fountain pen fine nib . I painted on a  8 x 11 inches mixed media sketchbook.


All my watercolors paintings are available in my ETSY Shop and if you love this Dandelion’s Print here you find the direct listing link

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

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Keep painting! ❤

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I have been nominated for the First Annual Spillwords Press Award 2017 (Vote)

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Award Nomination 2017

I am very happy and so excited because few days ago I have received an email
indicating that I have been nominated for
the First Annual Spillwords Press Award 2017
under the Category  Original Artwork (Artists) of Spillwords.com

if you’re an author or member with a easy log in via Facebook or Twitter you can support.
If you like my Art and what I do, you can vote for me!
For an independent artist like me your support means everything!

During the 2016 my Poetry illustrated with my Digital Art and Photography has been Published on Spillwords Press four times.
I loved to contribute and I am looking forward for new submission this year.

Here there are my published poems

Emotions – Poem – First published on  Spillwords.com Press on 5/8/2016
Deep WaterShort Story – First Published on  Spillwords.com  Press on 6/3/2016
Open Your Wings – Poem – First Published on Spillwords.com Press on 6/22/2016
Overwhelming Beauty – Poem – First Published on Spillwords.com   Press on 12/27/2016

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Vote starts today January 16! Please click the Vote image!

Thank You!
Thank You!

Thank you very much and best wishes to everyone!

©Copyright Carolina Russo – yesterdayafter.com

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Music – EWIAN New Song and Video! Radioactive Star….

http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_5jdON4Afg

Exclusive New song and Video by EWIAN  the song ‘Radioactive Star‘, is also the video opener of EWIAN next Album ‘Heart Crash Boom Bang‘ release is coming soon on March 3rd 2017.
Many of you that follow my Blog remember my interview to Ewian Christensen posted on December 16 2016 if you missed you can read it now. In our interview Ewian mention and talk about his new Album and lots more, it is a very interesting interview and way to know EWIAN better!

This new video is great! I love the song and the atmosphere created in the video it is a great preview for the expected new album!
EWIAN once again did a wonderful job with his creations, also we see new addition to the band members Florian Jooß and Robin Friedel  best wishes guys can’t wait to listen the whole album!

Put on a headset and enjoy
Have a great Sunday!

-C

You can listen more of Ewian music on his YouTube Channel
and Subscribe to stay up to date with his great music! 😉

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©Copyright Carolina Russo – yesterdayafter.com

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Into The Deep Sea – Digital Art

Into The Deep Sea - Digital Art watercolor ©Carolina Russo
Into The Deep Sea – Digital Art watercolor ©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.

❤ 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!
Thank You!

Copyright ©Carolina Russo – yesterdayafter.com

 

 

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CHAMPAGNE Day 31 – Happy New Year! #WorldWatercolorGroup

     

CHAMPAGNE Day 31 - Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo
CHAMPAGNE Day 31 – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

 

– Winter Wonderland – Day 31 CHAMPAGNE

Winter Wonderland 31 Days 31 Paintings Challenge is ending today December 31st!!!

today was last 31/31 Charlie’s  prompt list says  “CHAMPAGNE”  I am joining  doodlewash  

Yesterday December 31st was last day of this lovely and fun challenge. I am glad I was able to finish on time all my 31 Winter Wonderland paintings I am just posting this on January 1st because I haven’t been at home but with family celebrating New Year’s Eve!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
❤ wish all my friends here in our beautiful WP Community and all the artists friends part of the #WorldWatercolorGroup a fantastic, inspiring and creative 2017 no matter what you create may the new year be filled with your Art ! ❤

Details about my watercolors:
 watercolors are 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  Pigma Micron Black ink #02, white Uni-ball Signo gel pen and a black ink  Pilot Prera fountain pen fine nib . I painted on a small 3.5 x 5.5 inches mixed media sketchbook.

You can see all my 31 Paintings visiting my Winter Wonderland GALLERY  


The 31 paintings of December Challenge and all my other 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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December Adventure is ended but it is great to keep painting everyday ❤

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SLIPPERS Day 30 – #WorldWatercolorGroup

 

SLEEPERS Day 30 - Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo
SLIPPERS Day 30 – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

     


– Winter Wonderland – Day 30 COZY SLIPPERS

Winter Wonderland 31 Days 31 Paintings Challenge!!!

today was 30/31 Charlie’s  prompt list says  “SLIPPERS”  I am joining  doodlewash  

Today is day 30 wow one more day to go, I am so happy that between all the hustle and bustle of the Holidays I was able to manage to paint every day and met this month challenge! Now I have a lovely Winter Wonderland illustrated sketchbook and it can turn in so many beautiful things! For today painting prompt, I painted my own cozy slippers that I am wearing! Today we are having some rain here in Southern California, yesterday was very windy, here the weather change by the day but at least these last days temperature are a bit cooler which is great and I love to feel an appearance of Winter! ❤

Details about my watercolors:
 watercolors are 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  Pigma Micron Black ink #02, white Uni-ball Signo gel pen and a black ink  Pilot Prera fountain pen fine nib . I painted on a small 3.5 x 5.5 inches mixed media sketchbook.

To Follow the Challenge visit my Winter Wonderland GALLERY


The first 30 paintings of December challenge and all my other 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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Enjoy December Adventure! And Keep painting everyday ❤

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©Copyright Carolina Russo – yesterdayafter.com

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ICICLE Day 29 – #WorldWatercolorGroup

     

ICICLE 29 - Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo
ICICLE 29 – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

 

– Winter Wonderland – Day 29 ICICLE

Winter Wonderland 31 Days 31 Paintings Challenge!!!

today was 29/31 Charlie’s  prompt list says  “ICICLE”  I am joining  doodlewash

I love icicles they have something magical, the see through the ice, the reflection with the sunlight, is amazing how the nature is able to shape icy forms on the trees or on everything that is captured inside during freezing temperatures in a icy snow storm! 

Details about my watercolors:
 watercolors are 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  Pigma Micron Black ink #02, white Uni-ball Signo gel pen and a black ink  Pilot Prera fountain pen fine nib . I painted on a small 3.5 x 5.5 inches mixed media sketchbook.

To Follow the Challenge visit my Winter Wonderland GALLERY


The first 29 paintings of December challenge and all my other watercolors are available for Pre-Order in Limited Edition Art Prints 

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

 

#WorldWatercolorGroup

Enjoy December Adventure! And Keep painting everyday ❤

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Thank You!

©Copyright Carolina Russo – yesterdayafter.com

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MITTENS Day 28 – #WorldWatercolorGroup

   

MITTENS 28 - Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo
MITTENS 28 – Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

   


– Winter Wonderland – Day 28 MITTENS

Winter Wonderland 31 Days 31 Paintings Challenge!!!

today was 28/31 Charlie’s  prompt list says  “MITTENS”  I am joining  doodlewash  

Today my watercolor took two pages of my tiny sketchbook and my painting is in Manga/Anime Japanese Style. It is always lots of fun creating Manga, my girl is wearing some red mittens to keep her warm while wrapped in a blue cape!

Details about my watercolors:
 watercolors are 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  Pigma Micron Black ink #02, white Uni-ball Signo gel pen and a black ink  Pilot Prera fountain pen fine nib . I painted on a small 3.5 x 5.5 inches mixed media sketchbook.

To Follow the Challenge visit my Winter Wonderland GALLERY


The first 28 paintings of December challenge and all my other watercolors are available for Pre-Order in Limited Edition Art Prints 

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

 

#WorldWatercolorGroup

Enjoy December Adventure! And Keep painting everyday ❤

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Thank You!

©Copyright Carolina Russo – yesterdayafter.com

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Gift Day 25 – Ice Skates Day 26 – Scarf Day 27 – #WorldWatercolorGroup

     

Gift Day 25 - Ice Skates Day 26 - Scarf Day 27 Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo
Gift Day 25 – Ice Skates Day 26 – Scarf Day 27 Original Watercolor ©Carolina Russo

 

– Winter Wonderland –
Day 25 GIFT – Day 26 ICE SKATES – Day 27 SCARF

Winter Wonderland 31 Days 31 Paintings Challenge!!!

today was 27/31 Charlie’s  prompt list says  “WRAPPING PAPER”  I am joining  doodlewash  

This post is for the last three days watercolors. I made my paintings and had some busy time so I am posting all three together! Wow I can believe we’re almost at the end of December and at the end of the year!!! Soon 2017 is coming let’s see what new adventures the new year will bring! 😉

 

Details about my watercolors:
 watercolors are 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  Pigma Micron Black ink #02, white Uni-ball Signo gel pen and a black ink  Pilot Prera fountain pen fine nib . I painted on a small 3.5 x 5.5 inches mixed media sketchbook.

To Follow the Challenge visit my Winter Wonderland GALLERY


The first 27 paintings of December challenge and all my other watercolors are available for Pre-Order in Limited Edition Art Prints 

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

 

#WorldWatercolorGroup

Enjoy December Adventure! And Keep painting everyday ❤

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Thank You!

©Copyright Carolina Russo – yesterdayafter.com