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Showing posts with label daily art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label daily art. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Friday, May 24, 2019
Bromeliad Painting, Small Oil Painting, Garden Painting, Daily Painting, 8x16x.75" Oil
I like all kinds of flowers, but bromeliads are one of my favorites. Their varities are endless and they usually thrive with little or no help....just what I need!
Thank you for reading my blog today.
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| detail There is a lot going on in this painting, and I had to edit myself several times. |
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Monday, May 20, 2019
Rustic Barn Landscape Painting, Rural Landscape, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 9x12x.75" Palette Knife Painting
Last month, my friends and I went on a photo shoot in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We rode the country roads, looking for scenic farms.
I couldn't resist this old ragged barn, on it's last legs. I painted with a palette knife hoping to bring the scene to life.
It was a hot September day and the grasses had turned a golden brown.
How nice to be an artist. I truly believe we train our eyes to see so much beauty, that often goes unnoticed in daily life. What a blessing we have!
Thanks for reading my blog today.....and stop to smell the roses.
Carol Schiff
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It was a hot September day and the grasses had turned a golden brown.
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Thanks for reading my blog today.....and stop to smell the roses.
Carol Schiff
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Saturday, May 18, 2019
Rose Painting, Floral Still Life, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting 8x8x1.5" Oil SOLD
Yes, yes, yes......I am still painting flowers. I have been on quite a flower jag lately.
I was pleased with this one.
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I was pleased with this one.
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| SOLD Roses have always been difficult for me. This time I tried to channel Elio. I was determined not to describe each petal, I did my best to remember the softness and translucency of a rose petal. I wanted to pop the colors, but, not too much. Finally, I made myself stop! Yes, I like this one.....and I hope you do too. |
Friday, May 10, 2019
Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, VanGogh landscape, "Tribute to Vincent" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil
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I have always wanted to give his famous and distinctive swirling brushwork a try. It was an interesting experiment, one that I will probably do again.
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Saturday, May 4, 2019
Small Landscape Painting, Palette Knife Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, 6x8" Oil
Did you ever have that feeling, that you just want to get away? Away from the hustle and bustle of life, the job, the town, .......just everything?
This little painting, is my idea of that perfect get away. It's on a quiet mountain road, snuggled up under the trees, but not so far from civilization that I would not want to be there alone. In other words.....PERFECT!
I have not added this piece to my Etsy site yet, so feel free to contact me here, if you are interested in purchasing.
Have a wonderful day!
This little painting, is my idea of that perfect get away. It's on a quiet mountain road, snuggled up under the trees, but not so far from civilization that I would not want to be there alone. In other words.....PERFECT!
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I have not added this piece to my Etsy site yet, so feel free to contact me here, if you are interested in purchasing.
Have a wonderful day!
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Thursday, April 4, 2019
Small Floral Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 8x10" Pink Floral Oil Painting, Palette Knife
I wanted to create a soft, soothing floral still life. Painted on .75" deep canvas, with painted sides. Finished with a light spray of varnish to enhance and protect the colors.
I worked with both brush and palette knife, but 90% of it is the knife.
Hope you enjoy it!
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Hope you enjoy it!
Carol Schiff
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Marsh Landscape with herons, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 9x12x.75" Oil SOLD
This little painting on linen, is a study for a 30x40" commission that I am working on.
I painted several small studies, until the client was happy with the composition.
I think this has a slightly "romantic"feel about it, quite different than my usual pieces. I kept the brushwork and the colors softer than my usual works.
When I first started painting, there were so many rules to learn. I never knew what the finished piece would look like and usually started without a specific feel in mind. After all these years, I am finally feeling a little control in my work, but, oh so much more to learn!
I know for me, this is the appeal of painting, always trying to challenge myself and escalate my skills. Very frustrating and also very rewarding and ALWAYS interesting!
Have a great day!
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
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I painted several small studies, until the client was happy with the composition.
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When I first started painting, there were so many rules to learn. I never knew what the finished piece would look like and usually started without a specific feel in mind. After all these years, I am finally feeling a little control in my work, but, oh so much more to learn!
I know for me, this is the appeal of painting, always trying to challenge myself and escalate my skills. Very frustrating and also very rewarding and ALWAYS interesting!
Have a great day!
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Saturday, January 26, 2019
California Landscape, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 11x14x1.5" , "Off PCH" by Carol Schiff Studio
My good friend, and excellent photographer, Ted Fuhrer, has done it again, supplying me with so many inspiring images to paint from. On of the many places he has lived was the coastal region of California.
Ted, I hope you think I did justice to your work.
I am always in awe of the western coast of our country. Living on the east coast is great, and I am so blessed to be here. We have gentle surf, warm water, island music.... But to me, the west coast is larger than life. So rugged, so big, a constant test to exist there. The boulders are larger than houses, the mountain streams are full of rushing rapids. The pioneer spirit is still alive there. I cannpt wait to visit again.
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I am always in awe of the western coast of our country. Living on the east coast is great, and I am so blessed to be here. We have gentle surf, warm water, island music.... But to me, the west coast is larger than life. So rugged, so big, a constant test to exist there. The boulders are larger than houses, the mountain streams are full of rushing rapids. The pioneer spirit is still alive there. I cannpt wait to visit again.
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Sunday, January 20, 2019
Floral Still Life on Linen, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, "Mary's Vase" 9x12" Oil
I did this painting a few weeks ago with my paint group, Pieces of Eight. Mary brought in a set up of fresh flowers and her favorite vase.
I wanted to keep it free and loose, so I started painting with both and palette knife and a brush. I was painting on a linen covered panel, and left much of the background unpainted for added texture and interest.
I have never seen a mum in this colors before, white petals and a purpley blue center. This is where the knife action came in.
Thank you Mary, for bring these beautiful fresh flowers and thank you to all who are reading my blog today.
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Thank you Mary, for bring these beautiful fresh flowers and thank you to all who are reading my blog today.
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Monday, January 14, 2019
Dog Portrait, Daily Painting, "Ruby's Nap". 16x20x1.5 Oil on Canvas, SOLD
Well, here I am posting another dog portrait. There is good reason for that. I have been working on several commissions for the same gentleman. He loves his dogs and wanted oils of them.
This is Ruby, enjoying a little shut eye on the porch. We all love to do that, right?
I loved this image and had a great time painting it.
Have a great day today and thanks for readking my blog.!
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This is Ruby, enjoying a little shut eye on the porch. We all love to do that, right?
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Have a great day today and thanks for readking my blog.!
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Pet Painting, Cat Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting
This cat lives at our local art supply store. My art group, Pieces of Eight, meets there each week, and we spend the morning creating, visiting, challenging.....and then have lunch together.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
White Rose Painting, 8x10x1.5" Flower Still Life, Flower Painting, Floral Painting, SOLD
Birthday Flowers!!
Way back in December, my son and his wife sent me some beautiful flowers for my birthday. The first thing I did was photograph them. Then I forgot about the photos!
I finally found them last week, and decided to try my hand at one. I am very intimidated by flowers. They seem so complex and I rarely meet that sweet spot between too little or too much detail. I am not so sure about this one, but I do like the colors.
Try, try and try again!
Carol Schiff
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I finally found them last week, and decided to try my hand at one. I am very intimidated by flowers. They seem so complex and I rarely meet that sweet spot between too little or too much detail. I am not so sure about this one, but I do like the colors.
Try, try and try again!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
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Sunday, December 9, 2018
Marsh Landscape with herons, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 9x12x.75" Oil SOLD
This little painting on linen, is a study for a 30x40" commission that I am working on.
I painted several small studies, until the client was happy with the composition.
I think this has a slightly "romantic"feel about it, quite different than my usual pieces. I kept the brushwork and the colors softer than my usual works.
When I first started painting, there were so many rules to learn. I never knew what the finished piece would look like and usually started without a specific feel in mind. After all these years, I am finally feeling a little control in my work, but, oh so much more to learn!
I know for me, this is the appeal of painting, always trying to challenge myself and escalate my skills. Very frustrating and also very rewarding and ALWAYS interesting!
Have a great day!
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
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I painted several small studies, until the client was happy with the composition.
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When I first started painting, there were so many rules to learn. I never knew what the finished piece would look like and usually started without a specific feel in mind. After all these years, I am finally feeling a little control in my work, but, oh so much more to learn!
I know for me, this is the appeal of painting, always trying to challenge myself and escalate my skills. Very frustrating and also very rewarding and ALWAYS interesting!
Have a great day!
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Monday, December 3, 2018
Sunflower Oil Painting, Daily Painting Small Oil Painting, 9x12" Oil SOLD
Sunflowers are always a fun subject to paint. Today, I am posting a few of my favorite sunflower paintings.
My most recent........
This one is a palette knife piece.
Another palette knife piece, and one of my favorites.
And another palette knife piece.
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Monday, November 12, 2018
Coral Rose Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" Impressionist art
I recently took a 3 day workshop from my favorite instructor, Elio Comacho, where we painted fresh flowers every day.
Since I usually paint from the computer monitor, it is always a challenge to paint from life. I do enjoy it, but, I know myself well enough to know that I need the advantage of having an image available whenever I want it.
When I paint flowers on my monitor, I tend to get tighter. That does bother me.
Both of these were painted using my monitor. I am not unhappy, but I hope to see improvement down the road.
Hope you have a rosy day!
Carol Schiff
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Since I usually paint from the computer monitor, it is always a challenge to paint from life. I do enjoy it, but, I know myself well enough to know that I need the advantage of having an image available whenever I want it.
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When I paint flowers on my monitor, I tend to get tighter. That does bother me.
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Abstract Seascape Oil Painting, Tropical Waters, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 11x14x1.5" SOLD
Continuing on my tropical journey to the Florida Keys. Today's post is my impressions of the sea off the coast of southern Florida.
It is hard to find more fun (in the studio), than to dig into a big pile of paint, with your knife, and just go to town. Adding and subtracting values and hues........puts me in the zone every time.
As much as I love creating all this yummy texture, I can only do it for a few days, before I start to crave a little structure and strong composition. Each day I work on this coral reef series, I get a little less abstract and and little more impressionist.
Join me on my journey.....
Thanks for visiting my blog today!
Carol Schiff
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Monday, October 1, 2018
Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, Small Flower Painting, "Country Style" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil on Panel
When I am in Florida, I go to the store, purchase flowers, bring them home and try to arrange them perfectly in a beautiful vase.
When I am in North Carolina, I go to the garden, or just pick some wildflowers, plop them in a small milk bottle or jelly jar.......that's what I call "Country Style".
I tried to keep that laid back feel in the painting too, using both a brush and a palette knife.
Then, I brought it back to Florida, to remind me to relax and chill now and then.
Thanks for reading my blog today. I hope you get to "chill" a little too.
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Then, I brought it back to Florida, to remind me to relax and chill now and then.
Thanks for reading my blog today. I hope you get to "chill" a little too.
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, Small Flower Painting, "Country Style" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil on Panel
When I am in Florida, I go to the store, purchase flowers, bring them home and try to arrange them perfectly in a beautiful vase.
When I am in North Carolina, I go to the garden, or just pick some wildflowers, plop them in a small milk bottle or jelly jar.......that's what I call "Country Style".
I tried to keep that laid back feel in the painting too, using both a brush and a palette knife.
Then, I brought it back to Florida, to remind me to relax and chill now and then.
Thanks for reading my blog today. I hope you get to "chill" a little too.
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
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Then, I brought it back to Florida, to remind me to relax and chill now and then.
Thanks for reading my blog today. I hope you get to "chill" a little too.
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
California Landscape, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 11x14x1.5" , "Off PCH" by Carol Schiff Studio
My good friend, and excellent photographer, Ted Fuhrer, has done it again, supplying me with so many inspiring images to paint from. On of the many places he has lived was the coastal region of California.
Ted, I hope you think I did justice to your work.
I am always in awe of the western coast of our country. Living on the east coast is great, and I am so blessed to be here. We have gentle surf, warm water, island music.... But to me, the west coast is larger than life. So rugged, so big, a constant test to exist there. The boulders are larger than houses, the mountain streams are full of rushing rapids. The pioneer spirit is still alive there. I cannpt wait to visit again.
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
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Purchase here 225 + shipping |
I am always in awe of the western coast of our country. Living on the east coast is great, and I am so blessed to be here. We have gentle surf, warm water, island music.... But to me, the west coast is larger than life. So rugged, so big, a constant test to exist there. The boulders are larger than houses, the mountain streams are full of rushing rapids. The pioneer spirit is still alive there. I cannpt wait to visit again.
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
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