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I tried several approaches, but nothing was working for me. So, I just started playing with paint and my palette knife. I was envisioning a sunset over the landscape, choosing colors that "felt" right for me.
You can see how deep the canvas is in this pic. I actually love these big clunky canvases on shelves rather than walls, and I like the feel of the rough clunky paint.
All in all, it was a fun painting day.
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Saturday, October 28, 2017
Abstract Landscape Painting, Textured Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 10x10x3" Oil
I found some square 3 inch deep canvases in my studio, and decided to play around with one.
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Packing up the studio!
Moving Sale!!
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Many of you have asked about my moving sale. After 40+ years of living on the Florida coast, we are pulling up roots and moving to the mountains of western North Carolina. From the Atlantic to the Blue Ridge!
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It is both exciting and frightening. Leaving family and friends behind is heartbreaking, but the mountains are calling us. It's now or never and we decided on now!
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Today I am posting a few of my favorites that are still available. With the upcoming holidays, .
it's the perfect time to get a head start on your gift list or your wish list.
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Monday, October 23, 2017
Tropical Fish Painting, Palette Knife Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 9x12x.75" Oil Paintng
This is another fish painting from my coral reef series. Are you bored with this series yet? I still have a few to post before moving on to another subject.
Another fish painting. Don't ask what kind of fish it is, I don't know.
I do know I am enjoying these palette knife paintings immensely. I have been so intense about my brush work, that I had ignored the palette knife for months. Now that I am working with it again, I am enjoying the freedom it brings.
Thanks for reading my blog today.
Carol Schiff
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I do know I am enjoying these palette knife paintings immensely. I have been so intense about my brush work, that I had ignored the palette knife for months. Now that I am working with it again, I am enjoying the freedom it brings.
Thanks for reading my blog today.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Saturday, October 21, 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.
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Angelfish Oil Painting, Wildlife Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting "Angels on Parade, 8x16x.75" Oil
I am still reliving memories of my trip to the coral reefs off Key Largo last summer. Today's painting is inspired by that trip.
Something great happened with this painting......I really liked it!! I love the texture, the hues, just about everything. I guess I shouldn't be saying that about my own work, but I do!
I really enjoyed painting this piece and I think it shows. I think it is important that an artist expresses their feelings in their work and I feel I was able to do that with this piece. I was not trying to replicate an image, or colors, or even a composition. I admit I was thinking about a companion piece to the one below.
It was a really good feeling to create these two pieces, more or less, out of my head, and I hope to do more of this in the future.
I have one more fishy piece to show you in my next post.
Thanks for reading my blog today.
Carol Schiff
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I really enjoyed painting this piece and I think it shows. I think it is important that an artist expresses their feelings in their work and I feel I was able to do that with this piece. I was not trying to replicate an image, or colors, or even a composition. I admit I was thinking about a companion piece to the one below.
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I have one more fishy piece to show you in my next post.
Thanks for reading my blog today.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
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Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, Autumn Landscape, Daily Art, "Tree on Fire", 8x10x1.5" Oil
Autumn in the mountains is where I want to be. Last year, I was very lucky to spend two months there.
I was inspired to paint this one from the ever evolving show I saw each day. It brings back childhood memories of northern Ohio and Michigan.....minus the mountains, of course.
What more could I ask for? It gets better and better each day. Of course, in the mountains it seems the color is climbing to the sky.
One evening we spied a herd of Elk in the meadow. You can hear them bellowing in the woods this time of year.They come down to the meadows to feed at dusk and dawn.. This herd was one make and about 30 females.
As much as I love it there, I was ready to head south to Florida when the weather got cold. When the trees are stripped bare, and the cold winds are blowing, I enjoy the beautiful beaches. Life is good!
Thanks for visiting my blog today.
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What more could I ask for? It gets better and better each day. Of course, in the mountains it seems the color is climbing to the sky.
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One evening we spied a herd of Elk in the meadow. You can hear them bellowing in the woods this time of year.They come down to the meadows to feed at dusk and dawn.. This herd was one make and about 30 females.
As much as I love it there, I was ready to head south to Florida when the weather got cold. When the trees are stripped bare, and the cold winds are blowing, I enjoy the beautiful beaches. Life is good!
Thanks for visiting my blog today.
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Small Seascape with Sunrise Painting, Textured Palette Knife Art, 6x8" Oil Seascape SOLD
Today I am posting one of my favorite subjects, the beach!
In my opinion, one of the best reasons to live in Florida, is to be able to grab a cup of coffee, and head for the beach to see the sunrise.
The beach is usually empty....maybe I will see a lone fisherman. For the most part, only the birds are there to keep you company. It is so serene and calming. The perfect way to start your day. I cannot think of a better way to spend an early morning hour.
I hope you have a wonderful day today!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
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The beach is usually empty....maybe I will see a lone fisherman. For the most part, only the birds are there to keep you company. It is so serene and calming. The perfect way to start your day. I cannot think of a better way to spend an early morning hour.
I hope you have a wonderful day today!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
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