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 I painted it on a 8x8x3" canvas, so even the shape is unique. It's chunky and cute and it resides on a bookshelf , where it brightens the whole room. I cannot help but smile each time I look at it. The canvas was a mistake. I did not realize how deep it was when I ordered it. What could I possibly do with it? Well, for this painting, I think it is perfect! Have a fantastic day!
Carol Schiff
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Sunday, May 21, 2017
A Chunky, Textured, Colorful Piece of Art That Makes Me Smile, Abstract Landscape, 8x8x3" Oil Painting
Today is gray, foggy and damp, so I decided to post the most fun painting I could find.
Monday, May 15, 2017
Art and Fashion
Several months ago, I was contacted by an Israeli fashion designer, Assaf Pelleg. He was designing his 2017 Spring/Summer Line, and wanted to use one of my paintings in his work. I agreed to work with him, and we found two of my artworks that were of interest to him.
For several months, I heard nothing! Then, suddenly, an email with the completed designs.
For several months, I heard nothing! Then, suddenly, an email with the completed designs.
I am thrilled with the results!
This is the fun part of what I do. I sometimes struggle for days, over a specific artwork. Just this week, I have worked on a piece for 3 days, and scrapped it this morning! Then there are the boring hours, after hours, of internet work. Taking photos, editing them, posting them. Sometimes it seems the reward, is not enough to justify the effort.
But then, one day, a painting effortlessly falls off my brush, or a student sends me his power point presentation about how he was influenced by my art, or someone on the other side of the world, likes my work enough to place it in his collection.
That is the payoff!
Thanks for reading my blog today!
Carol Schiff
Friday, May 12, 2017
Daily Painting | Oil Landscape | Garden Painting | The Walk to Freedom by Carol Schiff | 24x30x1.5 Oil
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It brings back memories of a trip I took to New Orleans last year. We spent the day driving through the surrounding countryside and toured two plantations that bordered the Mississippi levy.
As you can imagine, the grounds were stunning, but I couldn't help but think of the slaves who toiled there.
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I painted using both a brush and palette knife. I love the texture a palette knife brings to a piece. I think it adds so much interest.
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I painted the sides of the canvas black. This garden landscape will work well either framed or unframed.
Don't forget to pin it, please.
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Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Abstract Seascape Painting, 8x16" Palette Knife Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting
We are happy to be back in Florida, and I wanted to mark the occassion with a new abstract.
I really enjoyed creating this art. Sometimes it is nice to just get in the zone, no particular plan, and let the subconscious take over.
I love playing with paint and these represent some of my favorite colors. I didn't plan to do a seascape, but it feels like one, especially of the tropical waters in the Caribbean Islands.
The last few months have been hectic for me. This is just what I needed to calm me down.
Have a great day and thanks for reading my blog.
Carol Schiff
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I love playing with paint and these represent some of my favorite colors. I didn't plan to do a seascape, but it feels like one, especially of the tropical waters in the Caribbean Islands.
The last few months have been hectic for me. This is just what I needed to calm me down.
Have a great day and thanks for reading my blog.
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Monday, May 8, 2017
Wildlife Painting, Daily Painting, Painting for Sale, "Fishing Egret", 6x8" Oil
I found this guy sitting under the causeway one morning, looking for lunch or maybe just passing time.
It was a hot day and the sun was sparkling on the water. I was on his shadow side, which gave him a glowing frame. I painted the water with a palette knife.
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Saturday, May 6, 2017
Tropical Landscape Painting | Florida Painting | Daily Painting | Small Oil Painting | Jupiter Island by Carol Schiff | 12x12x1.5" Oil
This post is dedicated to my very good friend and pseudo sister, LaVerne. I love you LaVerne, feel better soon!
Everybody has dreams, and this tropical landscape painting is one of mine. When I was growing up in Ohio, on the cold, below zero mornings, as I hopped out of bed, I had this image in my mind.
Balmy breezes, palm trees and a beautiful beach! What more could I ask for?
With the severe winters we have been having, I am sure lots of people have the same dream. I have to admit...I have never second guessed my decision to move to Florida many, many years ago. Well, maybe a little in the middle of a hurricane!
I hope you enjoy this tropical landscape painting which is a scene from Jupiter Island, Florida.
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Everybody has dreams, and this tropical landscape painting is one of mine. When I was growing up in Ohio, on the cold, below zero mornings, as I hopped out of bed, I had this image in my mind.
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Balmy breezes, palm trees and a beautiful beach! What more could I ask for?
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I hope you enjoy this tropical landscape painting which is a scene from Jupiter Island, Florida.
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Thursday, May 4, 2017
Vegetable Still Life, Red Pepper Painting, "Big Red" by Carol Schiff, 20x24x1.5" Oil
It has been some time since I have painted a vegetable still life, so I decided to try one this week. In the past I painted every fruit and vegetable you could imagine, but they were small pieces, usually 6x8" or smaller.
This one is actually 20x24" and painted with a combination of palette knife and brush. You will notice with this next image below, that the the background is actually more gray green than the blue shade above. I must have taken 20 photos of this, trying to get the colors correct, but in the end I had to choose between the bluish background and the front end of the pepper turning a garish orange mustard hue. Yuck! At any rate, the photo below seems quite accurate in both places.
Thank you for viewing my blog today. I hope you enjoy this vegetable still life painting. Give it a pin!
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Thank you for viewing my blog today. I hope you enjoy this vegetable still life painting. Give it a pin!
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