Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
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Tuesday, December 31, 2019
WELCOME 2020
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
www.CarolASchiff.com
Monday, December 30, 2019
Expressionist Abstract Painting, Imagine Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, SOLD, 8x10 Oil Painting
Our paint group, Pieces of Eight, decided to spice up our lives a little bit, by issuing an art challenge each month. This month, the theme is "Imagine"
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I could not get the great John Lennon's song "Imagine" out of my mind! If fact, as I write this, I am humming the song. So, this is my interpretation. Imagine there's no heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Check out Pieces of Eight blog and view the other entries in our challenge.
Have a great day!
Carol Schiff
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Saturday, December 28, 2019
Abstract Seascape Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" Textured Art, SOLD
This small seascape is a study for a much larger piece. The only question in my mind is "How large?"
I am very happy with the understated color which makes the brighter hues really pop. I am not sure if it would be call an abstract or impressionistic.......what do you think?
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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What I do know, I really enjoyed painting it and want to try it again and go BIG!
Thanks for reading my blog today
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Playing with Paint, Abstract Oil Painting, 8x8x3" Original Oil, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting SOLD
Today is gray, foggy and damp, so I decided to post the most fun painting I could find.
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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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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
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Sunday, December 8, 2019
Where Am I Going?, Small Oil Paintings, Daily Paintings
Traditionally, this time of the year, is when we evaluate our performance, over the last twelve months, and look at the direction we are headed.
I looked through my posts from last year, and picked out my favorite pieces, hoping against hope that they will tell me where I am headed.
Abstract Expressionism?
Maybe....
Thick Paint?
Impressionism?
Brushwork?
Knife?
Really thin paint?
Artistically, I see nothing but question marks. I want to have a clear plan, a path to follow and mark my progress, but alas, it evades me.
I looked through my posts from last year, and picked out my favorite pieces, hoping against hope that they will tell me where I am headed.
Abstract Expressionism?
Maybe....
Thick Paint?
Impressionism?
Really thin paint?
Or does it really matter?
All this thinking is making my head hurt!
I am happy I found this many pieces, from last year, that speak to ME. I am happy with them which makes me happy with me.
Maybe 2020 will find me treading the straight and narrow.....but somehow, I don't think so.
Thank you all, for joining me on my crazy, unplanned journey!
Hubby keeps me grounded!
Carol Schiff
Sunday, November 24, 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, November 17, 2019
Small Abstract Painting, Fluid Art, Acrylic Pouring, Daily Painting,
I have been continuing to research and experiment with fluid art, and finally I feel I have made a little progress.
It is fascinating to see what appears as the paints and hues mingle, and frustrating because you can do the exact same technique twice and get two completely different results.
I was very happy with this one, that appears to be hundreds of little bubbles, but is actually hundreds of little cells.
I love how they look on household products! These are from Kessinhouse.com.
Is this year flying by or what??
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
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I was very happy with this one, that appears to be hundreds of little bubbles, but is actually hundreds of little cells.
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Is this year flying by or what??
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Friday, November 15, 2019
Abstract Seascape, Abstract Sunset, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" SOLD
I am always fascinated by sunsets, especiall sunsets over water. This little study is my impressions of a sunset at Fernandina Beach harbor.
Of course, it bares no comparison to the actual photo(or the actual event) I took, but it did provide me with several hours of fun in the studio.
Such a simple piece should not have turned into the project I experienced, but as often happens, it did. I wanted just the right glow of colors.
It seems with me, a painting either falls off my brush or it is a major struggle. The falling off my brush part does not happen nearly as often as the major struggle. After 20+ years of painting, I imagined I would be further down the road. As my kids like to say, "it is what it is".
I try to appease myself by thinking if it were easy, it would be boring. Maybe so, but I could handle just a tad more boring,
Hope you have a great day. Thanks for stopping by.
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
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Such a simple piece should not have turned into the project I experienced, but as often happens, it did. I wanted just the right glow of colors.
It seems with me, a painting either falls off my brush or it is a major struggle. The falling off my brush part does not happen nearly as often as the major struggle. After 20+ years of painting, I imagined I would be further down the road. As my kids like to say, "it is what it is".
I try to appease myself by thinking if it were easy, it would be boring. Maybe so, but I could handle just a tad more boring,
Hope you have a great day. Thanks for stopping by.
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Wednesday, November 13, 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.
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.
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".
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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
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
Sunday, November 10, 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 8, 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
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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
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Abstract Oil painting, Palette Knife Painting, Textured Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting
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Monday, November 4, 2019
MY Painting in the Joker Movie!, Small Oil Paintings, Daily Painting, Still Life Painting,
How lucky can I be?
One of my paintings was recently purchased for set design in a new movie! The Warner Brothers movie, was filmed in Harlem, Manhattan and the Bronx., and stars Joaquin Phoenix and Robert De Niro. The title is "Joker".
The painting is one I completed in a workshop a few years back.
I am thrilled, and only hope it doesn't end up on the cutting room floor.
The movie was recently released, and I must say, IT WAS A GIANT HIT!!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolASchiff.com
www.CarolSchiffStuio.etsy.com
One of my paintings was recently purchased for set design in a new movie! The Warner Brothers movie, was filmed in Harlem, Manhattan and the Bronx., and stars Joaquin Phoenix and Robert De Niro. The title is "Joker".
The painting is one I completed in a workshop a few years back.
I am thrilled, and only hope it doesn't end up on the cutting room floor.
The movie was recently released, and I must say, IT WAS A GIANT HIT!!
30% OFF ORIGINAL PAINTINGS
Carol Schiff
www.CarolASchiff.com
www.CarolSchiffStuio.etsy.com
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