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I think they are much more attractive with their brightly colored orange beaks and feet. They seem to get along just fine with the brown guys.
Showing posts with label Florida. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Florida. Show all posts
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Daily Painting, Birds, "Pelican Patrol" 6x18"
You may notice that these are not your everyday type of pelicans. Most pelicans are brown and gray and kind of dull, unless they are a breeding male, their heads turn yellow during breeding season.
These beautiful birds, are larger, and a little on the rare side. I found these in Sebastian, Florida where a large colony lives.
I think they are much more attractive with their brightly colored orange beaks and feet. They seem to get along just fine with the brown guys.
I think they are much more attractive with their brightly colored orange beaks and feet. They seem to get along just fine with the brown guys.
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Daily Painting, Floral, "Gardenia"
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Flowers bring so much into our lives. Even the most dreary of days are easily brightened by viewing a garden full of blooming flowers.
Hope you have a great day today. Give someone a flower and brighten their day!
Monday, February 27, 2017
Daily Painting, Original Oil, Birds, "The Loner"
A wonderful bird is the pelican.........
His bill will hold more than his belly can.
He can take in his beak
Enough food for a week.........
But I'm damned if I see how the hell he can!
Unknown
That is a little poem from my childhood days. I lived in Ohio, my grandparents in Florida. My grandmother had a postcard of a pelican that included that poem. Florida seemed like a magical place to me then, and the poem stayed with me through the years.
Join me tomorrow for more of Pelican Week!
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His bill will hold more than his belly can.
He can take in his beak
Enough food for a week.........
But I'm damned if I see how the hell he can!
Unknown
That is a little poem from my childhood days. I lived in Ohio, my grandparents in Florida. My grandmother had a postcard of a pelican that included that poem. Florida seemed like a magical place to me then, and the poem stayed with me through the years.
Join me tomorrow for more of Pelican Week!
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Daily Oil Painting, Birds, "Waverunners" 12x12" SOLD
These birds were my constant companions on early morning walks on the beaches of Sanibel.
I used both brush and palette knife on this one. I like the contrast of texture achieved in this way.
The birds ignored me and my camera, knowing they could move much faster then I can.
Carol Schiff
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| SOLD After 40+ years of seeing the sun rise over the Atlantic, it seemed odd to see it rise from behind the dunes at the Gulf of Mexico. |
I used both brush and palette knife on this one. I like the contrast of texture achieved in this way.
The birds ignored me and my camera, knowing they could move much faster then I can.
Carol Schiff
Friday, October 21, 2016
Daily Oil Painting, Birds, "Waverunners" 12x12" SOLD
These birds were my constant companions on early morning walks on the beaches of Sanibel.
I used both brush and palette knife on this one. I like the contrast of texture achieved in this way.
The birds ignored me and my camera, knowing they could move much faster then I can.
Carol Schiff
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| SOLD After 40+ years of seeing the sun rise over the Atlantic, it seemed odd to see it rise from behind the dunes at the Gulf of Mexico. |
I used both brush and palette knife on this one. I like the contrast of texture achieved in this way.
The birds ignored me and my camera, knowing they could move much faster then I can.
Carol Schiff
Friday, August 19, 2016
Daily Painting, Original Oil, Birds, "The Loner"
A wonderful bird is the pelican.........
His bill will hold more than his belly can.
He can take in his beak
Enough food for a week.........
But I'm damned if I see how the hell he can!
Unknown
That is a little poem from my childhood days. I lived in Ohio, my grandparents in Florida. My grandmother had a postcard of a pelican that included that poem. Florida seemed like a magical place to me then, and the poem stayed with me through the years.
Join me tomorrow for more of Pelican Week!
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| Purchase here 100 |
His bill will hold more than his belly can.
He can take in his beak
Enough food for a week.........
But I'm damned if I see how the hell he can!
Unknown
That is a little poem from my childhood days. I lived in Ohio, my grandparents in Florida. My grandmother had a postcard of a pelican that included that poem. Florida seemed like a magical place to me then, and the poem stayed with me through the years.
Join me tomorrow for more of Pelican Week!
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Florida Landscape Paintng | Daily Painting | Small Oil Painting | Dance of the Wavesby Carol Schiff | 6x8" Palette Knife Painting | SOLD
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I don't really understand what it is about water that makes our blood pressure drop, why it is so appealing to most everyone.
During the hot, steamy summer months, I often wonder why we live in Florida, but this time of the year, there is no doubt.
Paint me a picture of the landscape.
Dance me the dance of the waves.
Sing me of the legends of the river.
Tell me the story of the sky.
Author Unknown
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Daily Painting, Oil, "The Beach at Sanibel", 6x8" SOLD
A recent trip to Sanibel brought me plenty of images to paint. Of course, the beach had to be the star.
I had not visited the area for many, many years, and I must admit that I forgot how beautiful it is. The water is aqua and clear, much like the tropical waters of the Caribbean Islands.
I passed this little group of sea oats every morning on the path to the sea. My favorite activity was to walk the beach as the sun was rising, with only the occasional fisherman or shell hunter and lots of pelicans and gulls for company.
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I passed this little group of sea oats every morning on the path to the sea. My favorite activity was to walk the beach as the sun was rising, with only the occasional fisherman or shell hunter and lots of pelicans and gulls for company.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Daily Painting "Morning Sail" 6x8 Oil Landscape SOLD
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
--Mark Twain
The thing about sailing, is that it looks like a lot more fun than it actually is. I know, I know, that's just my opinion, so please don't get upset! I enjoyed my days on the boat and I still love to spend an afternoon sailing.
Now, when I see a sail boat heading out on a beautiful sunny day, it seems like a little piece of paradise.
The real thing almost never beats out imagination. It's easy to forget the day the sail ripped or the day we sailed home in a raging storm with lightening strikes all around us.
Today, I will imagine....and paint about it.
Happy Birthday to my baby girl, Shelly!
--Mark Twain
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Now, when I see a sail boat heading out on a beautiful sunny day, it seems like a little piece of paradise.
The real thing almost never beats out imagination. It's easy to forget the day the sail ripped or the day we sailed home in a raging storm with lightening strikes all around us.
Today, I will imagine....and paint about it.
Happy Birthday to my baby girl, Shelly!
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Daily Painting, Birds, "Pelican Patrol" 6x18"
You may notice that these are not your everyday type of pelicans. Most pelicans are brown and gray and kind of dull, unless they are a breeding male, their heads turn yellow during breeding season.
These beautiful birds, are larger, and a little on the rare side. I found these in Sebastian, Florida where a large colony lives.
I think they are much more attractive with their brightly colored orange beaks and feet. They seem to get along just fine with the brown guys.
My dear mother closed her eyes for the last time on April 27th. This is the last post that I had scheduled ahead. I find I need a little more time, so I will not be posting for another week or two. I know you will understand.
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I think they are much more attractive with their brightly colored orange beaks and feet. They seem to get along just fine with the brown guys.
My dear mother closed her eyes for the last time on April 27th. This is the last post that I had scheduled ahead. I find I need a little more time, so I will not be posting for another week or two. I know you will understand.
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Daily Oil Painting, Birds, "Waverunners" 12x12" SOLD
These birds were my constant companions on early morning walks on the beaches of Sanibel.
I used both brush and palette knife on this one. I like the contrast of texture achieved in this way.
The birds ignored me and my camera, knowing they could move much faster then I can.
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| SOLD After 40+ years of seeing the sun rise over the Atlantic, it seemed odd to see it rise from behind the dunes at the Gulf of Mexico. |
I used both brush and palette knife on this one. I like the contrast of texture achieved in this way.
The birds ignored me and my camera, knowing they could move much faster then I can.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Daily Painting "Morning Sail" 6x8 Oil Landscape SOLD
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
--Mark Twain
The thing about sailing, is that it looks like a lot more fun than it actually is. I know, I know, that's just my opinion, so please don't get upset! I enjoyed my days on the boat and I still love to spend an afternoon sailing.
Now, when I see a sail boat heading out on a beautiful sunny day, it seems like a little piece of paradise.
The real thing almost never beats out imagination. It's easy to forget the day the sail ripped or the day we sailed home in a raging storm with lightening strikes all around us.
Today, I will imagine....and paint about it.
Happy Birthday to my baby girl, Shelly!
--Mark Twain
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| Purchase Here SOLD |
Now, when I see a sail boat heading out on a beautiful sunny day, it seems like a little piece of paradise.
The real thing almost never beats out imagination. It's easy to forget the day the sail ripped or the day we sailed home in a raging storm with lightening strikes all around us.
Today, I will imagine....and paint about it.
Happy Birthday to my baby girl, Shelly!
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Daily Painting, Floral, "Gardenia"
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| Purchase here 90 |
Flowers bring so much into our lives. Even the most dreary of days are easily brightened by viewing a garden full of blooming flowers.
Hope you have a great day today. Give someone a flower and brighten their day!
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Daily Painting, Floral, "Red Hibiscus" 6x8" SOLD
Hibiscus is one of my favorite flowers. They are very tropical, hula girls always have them behind their ears, and they come in a variety of colors and sizes.
This is a common type that I found planted behind the Eau Gallie Library. I went there early one morning on a photo shoot, looking for stray pelicans and egrets that usually hand around the fishing pier behind the library. No birds in sight.....also no fishermen. I was just about to drive away when I noticed the flowers, turned to the morning light.
So, it was not a wasted trip after all. It is always a wonderful feeling to be out in nature in the morning stillness.
I am trying to get my art to Times Square...you can help. Just click here and click on the "collect" button at the top of the page!
Happy Weekend!
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| Purchase here SOLD |
This is a common type that I found planted behind the Eau Gallie Library. I went there early one morning on a photo shoot, looking for stray pelicans and egrets that usually hand around the fishing pier behind the library. No birds in sight.....also no fishermen. I was just about to drive away when I noticed the flowers, turned to the morning light.
So, it was not a wasted trip after all. It is always a wonderful feeling to be out in nature in the morning stillness.
I am trying to get my art to Times Square...you can help. Just click here and click on the "collect" button at the top of the page!
Happy Weekend!
Monday, January 5, 2015
Daily Painter, "All In A Row" 4x12" Original Oil SOLD
Last month we spent a few days at Sanibel. Each morning I would walk down the path to the sea, surrounded by sea grapes.
As I would approach the the beach, the tops of brightly colored tents would come into view.
Soon the beach would be alive with beach goers, some of which, spent the whole day under the tents. One group of men would carry table and chairs down each morning, and spend the day playing dominos on the beach.
I was more of a wimp and limited my beach time to early morning and early evening, less crowds and less heat!
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Soon the beach would be alive with beach goers, some of which, spent the whole day under the tents. One group of men would carry table and chairs down each morning, and spend the day playing dominos on the beach.
I was more of a wimp and limited my beach time to early morning and early evening, less crowds and less heat!
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Daily Painting, "Going Coconuts", Landscape, 6x8, Oil
This is another of my daily paintings from my trip to Sanibel Island in May.
My daughter and I were getting our exercise, taking a little walk before it was too hot one morning, trying to dodge all the people on bicycles without getting hit, when I saw this palm loaded with coconuts.
We live in Florida and see lots of palm trees, but our area is further north and coconut palms are not as common there. There is a lot going on under those palms, all kinds of fibers hanging, old dried up fronds and other miscellaneous materials and of course, the coconuts. It almost has an abstract quality.
Enjoy!
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My daughter and I were getting our exercise, taking a little walk before it was too hot one morning, trying to dodge all the people on bicycles without getting hit, when I saw this palm loaded with coconuts.
We live in Florida and see lots of palm trees, but our area is further north and coconut palms are not as common there. There is a lot going on under those palms, all kinds of fibers hanging, old dried up fronds and other miscellaneous materials and of course, the coconuts. It almost has an abstract quality.
Enjoy!
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Florida Landscape Paintng | Daily Painting | Small Oil Painting | Dance of the Wavesby Carol Schiff | 6x8" Palette Knife Painting | SOLD
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| SOLD |
I don't really understand what it is about water that makes our blood pressure drop, why it is so appealing to most everyone.
During the hot, steamy summer months, I often wonder why we live in Florida, but this time of the year, there is no doubt.
Paint me a picture of the landscape.
Dance me the dance of the waves.
Sing me of the legends of the river.
Tell me the story of the sky.
Author Unknown
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Florida Landscape Paintng | Daily Painting | Small Oil Painting | Dance of the Wavesby Carol Schiff | 6x8" Palette Knife Painting | SOLD
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| SOLD |
I don't really understand what it is about water that makes our blood pressure drop, why it is so appealing to most everyone.
During the hot, steamy summer months, I often wonder why we live in Florida, but this time of the year, there is no doubt.
Paint me a picture of the landscape.
Dance me the dance of the waves.
Sing me of the legends of the river.
Tell me the story of the sky.
Author Unknown
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