Thursday, October 31, 2019

Wildlife Painting, Nature Artwork, Coastal Art, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 8x16x1.5"

I can remember the day, I was walking the beach, in Florida, and captured this scene with my camera.  The birds were my only companion, that morning.  Can you smell the salt air?

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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

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, Wildlife Painting, Bird Art, 6x8" Robin in Oil, SOLD

When I was a kid growing up in northern Ohio, I always anxiously awaited the return of robins, knowing winter was gone when they came.  I wondered where they spent the winters....now I know....North Carolina!

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   Well, anyway, that is where this bird spent the winter and where my photographer friend, Ted Fuhrer snapped an image of him.  Thanks for allowing me to use it, Ted.



I really like this in a chunky black frame!

Thanks for reading my blog today.  I hope you see a robin in your tree.


www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com

Sunday, October 27, 2019

Marsh Landscape with herons, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 9x12x.75" Oil SOLD

This little painting on linen, is a study for a 30x40" commission that I am working on.


SOLD

I painted several small studies, until the client was happy with the composition.


I think this has a slightly "romantic"feel about it, quite different than my usual pieces.  I kept the brushwork and the colors softer than my usual works.

When I first started painting, there were so many rules to learn.  I never knew what the finished piece would look like and usually started without a specific feel in mind.  After all these years, I am finally feeling a little control in my work, but, oh so much more to learn!

I know for me, this is the appeal of painting, always trying to challenge myself and escalate my skills.  Very frustrating and also very rewarding and ALWAYS interesting!

Have a great day!

www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com

Friday, October 25, 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.

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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

Monday, October 21, 2019

Paintings on Sale, Original Oil Art, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 30% Off Sale



30% OFF

Inventory Reduction Sale

It's almost time, for my winter trek to the warm beaches of Florida, so, I am putting my entire inventory of original oil paintings on sale.











and many, many more!







Friday, October 11, 2019

Gone to the Dogs, Dog Paintings, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting,

My niece Kayla, asked me to paint a small portrait of her dog.  It reminded me of all the dog portraits I did, when I first started painting.



 People have such an emotional connection with their pets.


  I  enjoy the personality that show in pictures of dogs and I strive to capture that quality in my paintings.



Some of my favorites...






























Have a happy day!

Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com<

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Wildlife Painting, Tropical Fish Painting, Palette Knife Painting, 9x12x.75" Oil

While unpacking, after moving from Florida to North Carolina, I found a few paintings that were never posted.

This one was inspired by a trip to Key Largo, a few years ago.  One of the highlights of the trip, was a cruise to the coral reefs.

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I enjoy painting water with a palette knife and I love texture in a painting.  This piece has both.

Enjoy!

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Coastal Wall Decor, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, Surf N Terns,Beach Birds Art, 8x10" Oil on Panel

While on vacation at the beach, I was able to photograph the reference for this scene.


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We will soon be returning to coastal Florida, to spend the winter, and I look forward to many morning walks on the beach.



I can always depend on the Royal Terns keeping me company.

Thanks for viewing.




Carol Schiff

Sunday, October 6, 2019

Sweet Success! A daily painter makes it into the movies.

Today is a special day for me!

It's the premiere opening of the new 
                                         Joaquin Phoenix - Robert DeNiro movie, "Joker".

Warner Brother's purchased this painting from me, as set design, several months ago.  They were filming in Brooklyn, at the time, and I have been waiting to see it released.



They chose this small (8x10") still life painting.  I envision that it will be hanging on the wall of some dark and dreary brownstone, decorated in the style of your great grandmother.

Thanks for viewing my blog today!

Carol Schiff