Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
www.CarolASchiff.com
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
WELCOME 2020
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
www.CarolASchiff.com
Monday, December 30, 2019
Pelican Painting, Wildlife Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, SOLD
We spent a lovely afternoon at Pt Canaveral recently. Of course, we were surrounded by birds.
I was inspired by this pelican, hunkered down on a piling.
I realized that many of the paintings, that give me the most joy, are birds. I am committed to painting more of them.
The biggest block is getting good photos to work from.
I want to share some of my other photos from this trip to Pt. Canaveral.
As you can see, it was a wonderful day. Grandson came along, making it even more special!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
www.CarolschiffStudo.etsy.com
I was inspired by this pelican, hunkered down on a piling.
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The biggest block is getting good photos to work from.
I want to share some of my other photos from this trip to Pt. Canaveral.
As you can see, it was a wonderful day. Grandson came along, making it even more special!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
www.CarolschiffStudo.etsy.com
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Flower Palette Knife Painting, Hydrangea Painting,Small Oil Painting, SOLD,Daily Painting, 6x8" Textured Floral
While everyone is running around, with thoughts of turkey on their minds, I sit at the computer, remembering my lovely garden from last summer. Hydrangea is always a favorite for me.
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I have been struggling with my oils for several months now, but I was happy with the results on this piece, which has given me hope.
Thank you for viewing my blog today and I wish you all a HAPPY TURKEY DAY.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Merry Christmas to All
Merry Christmas
to all!
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Our painting group, Pieces of 8, at our fun Christmas luncheon at The Dove. The Dove always makes it a specal day, they do it right!
Clockwise, Fay on the left, Carmen, Denette Jean, Donna, Me, Mary and Kathy.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolschiffStudio.blogspot.com
www.CarolASchiff.com
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Flower Painting, Daily Painting, Palette Knife Art, Textured Art, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" Oil SOLD
Today I painted a flower.
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| SOLD I have been struggling with my painting, for a full year now. I have never been able to establish a routine in the studio, since we packed our bags, and moved to the mountains. I thought I was over painting. I found no joy in it. In fact, everything I struggled to paint, seemed more like a duty and I found it frustrating. But now, we have been back at the beach for three months. It took awhile. First the holidays got in the way, but after the first of the year, I started to regain my love of spending my days in the studio. Maybe it was the inspiration of the long walks on the beach, or maybe it was being back with my art buddies again. Whatever..........I am thrilled and anxious to smear paint across canvas again! |
It is such a JOY!!!
Carol
Friday, December 13, 2019
Wildflowers and Windswept Tree Landscape, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, Palette Knife Art
Somedays, everything just feels right!
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| Purchase here It doesn't happen often, but this was one of those days. Hope you have "one of those days" too. Thanks for viewing my blog today. Carol Schiff www.CarolASchiff.com www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com |
Monday, December 9, 2019
Seascape Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, Caribbean Blue, 6x12x.75" SOLD
Are you ready for another seascape? This is one of my favorites because of the blues, greens, lavender colors.
It has a little impasto....not too much.
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This painting reminds me of trips to the islands.
Thank you for viewing my blog today.
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Thursday, December 5, 2019
Barn Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, Rustic Painting, Scenic Landscape, 9x12x.75" SOLD
I am spending time in the mountains and have said goodbye to the tropical scenes, for now.
I tried to take a few hints from him.
Be prepared to see a few more barns and rural scenes in the next few weeks.
Have a colorful day!
ADDITION: Since originally writing this post, a lot has happened! On Tuesday the 4th, we woke to the frightening news that Hurricane Matthew was targeting our home in Florida. We hopped in the car and drove 10 hours to protect our home. Wednesday was a stressful day with lots of hard labor in hot and humid weather. If you have never put hurricane shutters on your home, you cannot image the amount of strength it requires to lug these 11 foot panels and attach them over windows and doors. It was an exhausting day and my husband and I crawled to bed, grateful to have our house protected, as long as the roof held. At five the next morning, the news is worse, the storm is now a Cat. 4 and expected to make landfall in our county. Complete devastation is predicted!! I call my daughter and son to inform them that they need to evacuate, which means find a safe hotel now. My daughter goes to Boca Raton and my son and family (and their three dogs) come with us to Orlando. Safe, but now we are expecting all of us to be homeless. Maybe our entire town will be gone!
The night passes and we wake to good news. At the last moment, the storm veered east, just enough to save our town, reports of damage are few and minor. Did our roof hold? Did our house flood? Now we are under curfew and must wait until the curfew is lifted to return home. Finally, at 4:00 that afternoon, we return home to find our house is fine, and so are my son and daughter's home. Nobody can believe that the storm moved, just enough at just the right time, to save us. We still have two days of steaming Florida heat to face without power, but there is always a smile on our faces.
We are still awaiting news of our sister in Hilton Head Island, SC who also had to evacuate. Their entire island, which substained substancial damage, is closed off . It will be several more days of waiting before they are allowed to inspect their home. It will be weeks, maybe months before life returns to normal there.
Later this week, we will return to the mountains of North Carolina. We left half our belongings there and hope to see at least a few days of autumn leaves before returning to Florida for the winter.
Having survived many hurricanes over the years, we were spared one of the worse aspects. We were able to be in constant contact with friends and family through texting. In the past, we sometimes waited days after the storms before having news of their safety. We are so grateful to have survived this horrible storm.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
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| Purchase Here I have been reviewing Wolf Kahn's body of work and it seemed to mesh nicely with the subject matter here. He is such a master. His sense of color is unrivaled! |
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I tried to take a few hints from him.
Be prepared to see a few more barns and rural scenes in the next few weeks.
Have a colorful day!
ADDITION: Since originally writing this post, a lot has happened! On Tuesday the 4th, we woke to the frightening news that Hurricane Matthew was targeting our home in Florida. We hopped in the car and drove 10 hours to protect our home. Wednesday was a stressful day with lots of hard labor in hot and humid weather. If you have never put hurricane shutters on your home, you cannot image the amount of strength it requires to lug these 11 foot panels and attach them over windows and doors. It was an exhausting day and my husband and I crawled to bed, grateful to have our house protected, as long as the roof held. At five the next morning, the news is worse, the storm is now a Cat. 4 and expected to make landfall in our county. Complete devastation is predicted!! I call my daughter and son to inform them that they need to evacuate, which means find a safe hotel now. My daughter goes to Boca Raton and my son and family (and their three dogs) come with us to Orlando. Safe, but now we are expecting all of us to be homeless. Maybe our entire town will be gone!
The night passes and we wake to good news. At the last moment, the storm veered east, just enough to save our town, reports of damage are few and minor. Did our roof hold? Did our house flood? Now we are under curfew and must wait until the curfew is lifted to return home. Finally, at 4:00 that afternoon, we return home to find our house is fine, and so are my son and daughter's home. Nobody can believe that the storm moved, just enough at just the right time, to save us. We still have two days of steaming Florida heat to face without power, but there is always a smile on our faces.
We are still awaiting news of our sister in Hilton Head Island, SC who also had to evacuate. Their entire island, which substained substancial damage, is closed off . It will be several more days of waiting before they are allowed to inspect their home. It will be weeks, maybe months before life returns to normal there.
Later this week, we will return to the mountains of North Carolina. We left half our belongings there and hope to see at least a few days of autumn leaves before returning to Florida for the winter.
Having survived many hurricanes over the years, we were spared one of the worse aspects. We were able to be in constant contact with friends and family through texting. In the past, we sometimes waited days after the storms before having news of their safety. We are so grateful to have survived this horrible storm.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Four Seasons Abstract Painting - Autumn, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 4x12x.75" Oil, SOLD
Today I am posting the 3rd of my abstract Four Seasons Series, Autumn.
My goal was to represent each season, in an abstract form, using only color. With this piece, I was thinking of pumpkins, falling leaves and shockingly blue skies.
And this is Summer.
I will be posting "Winter" soon.
I had fun with this series and hopefully, I "stretched" by abstract skills a little.
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I will be posting "Winter" soon.
I had fun with this series and hopefully, I "stretched" by abstract skills a little.
Thanks for reading my blog today.
Carol Schiff
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Textured Seascape, Coastal Decor, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, Palette Knife Painting, 9x12" Oil
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| A possible framing choice. How to capture the excitement of a breaking wave? I painted with a palette knife and could not capture the actual colors, but I think I came very close. Carol Schiff www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com www.CarolASchiff.com |
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Pear and Plum Still Life, Palette Knife Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" Oil on canvas panel, sold
Have not done a still life, or a palette knife painting for a while, so this one was in my comfort zone.
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This scene is a repaint, from years ago. I couldn't find the original photograph, but I did have a photo of the first painting, so I used that as a guide. The first painting was done with a brush, which is why I decided to mix it up a little, by using a palette knife this time around.
Hope you enjoy it!
Carol Schiff
Monday, November 25, 2019
Abstract Seascape Painting, Small Oil Painting, Tropical Ocean 8x8x1.5"
Fresh off a trip to the Florida Keys, I returned inspired by the gorgeous water colors. I started a new series I call "Coral Reef". This is the first piece of the series entitled "Wakes".
I was captivated with the colors of the sea as we rode out to the coral reef.
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I was captivated with the colors of the sea as we rode out to the coral reef.
The boat wake followed us out seven miles from shore.
It was my first trip to the keys in many years, and a had forgotten the lure of the tropical beauty.
Thanks for viewing my blog today
Carol Schiff
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Palette Knife Paintings, Small Oil Paintings, Daily Painting, Textured Art
A selection of my palette knife art, for those of you, who love texture.
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Friday, November 22, 2019
Large Landscape Oil Painting, LaFayette Square, Savannah, Daily Painting, Live Oaks, Spanish Moss, Sunlight
I painted this several years ago, after a trip to Lafayette Square in Savannah. Last month, I returned to Savannah and was captivated again, by that lovely city.
Starting to paint new scenes of this historic place soon!
Have a great day!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
www.CarolSchifStudio.blospot.com
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Starting to paint new scenes of this historic place soon!
Have a great day!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
www.CarolSchifStudio.blospot.com
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Abstract Seascape, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, Knife Artwork, Textured Seascape
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What I do know, I really enjoyed painting it and want to try it again and go BIG!
Thanks for reading my blog today.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Wildlife Painting, Nature Artwork, Coastal Art, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 8x16x1.5"
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| Purchase here The canvas is 8x16x1.5, with the sides painted in a dark value, allowing it to be hung with or without a frame. Thanks for viewing! Carol Schiff www.CarolASchiff.com www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com |
Monday, November 4, 2019
Pelican Painting, Wildlife Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 9x12" Original Art, SOLD
We spent a lovely afternoon at Pt Canaveral recently. Of course, we were surrounded by birds.
I was inspired by this pelican, hunkered down on a piling.
I realized that many of the paintings, that give me the most joy, are birds. I am committed to painting more of them.
The biggest block is getting good photos to work from.
I want to share some of my other photos from this trip to Pt. Canaveral.
As you can see, it was a wonderful day. Grandson came along, making it even more special!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
www.CarolschiffStudo.etsy.com
I was inspired by this pelican, hunkered down on a piling.
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The biggest block is getting good photos to work from.
I want to share some of my other photos from this trip to Pt. Canaveral.
As you can see, it was a wonderful day. Grandson came along, making it even more special!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
www.CarolschiffStudo.etsy.com
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Barn Landscape Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, Textured Painting, 9x12" Oil Painting
Barn Landscape Painting.
When my Pieces of 8 art buddies were visiting me, in my mountain condo, we left our paints at home. We still had plenty to do!
Each day we would venture out, with our cameras in hand. One day we drove through the countryside, looking for rustic barns.
We found plenty to choose from.
On this painting, I used a combination of brushwork and knifework. I concentrated on color relationships and texture.
I so enjoy fall in the mountains and wanted to share some of the sights of the season.
Thanks for viewing my blog today!
Carol Schiff
When my Pieces of 8 art buddies were visiting me, in my mountain condo, we left our paints at home. We still had plenty to do!
Each day we would venture out, with our cameras in hand. One day we drove through the countryside, looking for rustic barns.
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