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| Purchase Here This little painting is all about movement. My knife was flinging paint.....this is when I most enjoy painting. |
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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Small Seascape, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, Palette Knife Painting, 6x6" Oil on Canvas
I have moved to the mountains, but, I often dream of the sea.
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Flower Painting, Spring Floral, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" Oil on Panel
I visited the Biltmore Conservatory, here in Asheville, and found inspiration, in every direction!
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| Purchase Here I was not finished with this scene! I wanted to do another version, so I cropped my original image and returned to the easel. |
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| (contact me to purchase this piece) Maybe, it was the color combination, but I still had more to say. This time I started with a complete abstract, nothing but color. As I painted, it became a little more realistic. I did my best to stop before over-working the piece. |
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| Purchase a giclee print here. I enjoyed the progression. Which one do you prefer? Carol Schiff www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com |
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Flower Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, Expressionist Art, Print on Canvas
I went to Biltmore Gardens a few weeks ago, and the conservatory was bursting with tulips, daffodil, hyacinth and other spring favorites. I was so inspired!
This one one of three paintings I did with this color combination, a favorite of the Biltmore gardeners.
Living in Florida for 40 years, I'm am enjoying my first spring in the Blue Ridge Mountains, seeing many of the flowers I remember as a child. I am excited to see even more as the season turns to summer. Have my fingers crossed that I will find lilac in my neighborhood.
More to come.....thanks for ready my blog today.
Carol Schiff
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Living in Florida for 40 years, I'm am enjoying my first spring in the Blue Ridge Mountains, seeing many of the flowers I remember as a child. I am excited to see even more as the season turns to summer. Have my fingers crossed that I will find lilac in my neighborhood.
More to come.....thanks for ready my blog today.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Small Oil Seascape, Palette Knife Painting, Daily Painting Small Oil Painting, 6x8" Beach Scene
I may have left Florida behind, bu it is still on my mind. I look forward to spending time on the beach this winter.
I have several seascapes in my new Asheville home........it keeps me from getting homesick! ACTUALLY, I love it here in the mountains. I now feel I have the best of both worlds. Mountains in the spring, summer and fall, and the beach in the winter. Looking forward to being a "snow bird".
Thanks for visiting today.
Carol
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This piece was painted, from my memories of days on the beach, the air full of salt spray.
I painted with a palette knife, because, you all know how much I admire texture in my work.
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I have several seascapes in my new Asheville home........it keeps me from getting homesick! ACTUALLY, I love it here in the mountains. I now feel I have the best of both worlds. Mountains in the spring, summer and fall, and the beach in the winter. Looking forward to being a "snow bird".
Thanks for visiting today.
Carol
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Abstract Painting, Small Abstract, Alcohol Inks, Experimenting
I am finally writing a post in my new home! It has been a long and stressful journey, from Melbourne, FL to Asheville NC. I know I am home, because I am finally painting, posting and doing all those art related activities that were a part of my life for 25 years. Welcome home!
This is an experiment with alcohol inks. I purchased the inks, as a change from my oils, but my move has gotten in the way of experimenting with them. I did find this little sample to be interesting and have lots of ideas on ways to use them in the future. Have you tried them? I am open to suggestions and techniques.
Thanks for visiting my blog today.
Carol Schiff
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Playing with Paint, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, 10x10x3" Abstract Oil Painting
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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Friday, March 16, 2018
Where do I go from here?, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting
Traditionally, January is when we evaluate our performance over the last twelve months, and look at the direction we are headed. I am a little late!
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 2018 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
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