One of my favorite subjects is beach scenes. This is my latest.
I like to walk the beaches and can always count on a selection of birds to keep me company.
I was attracted to the birds shadows and reflections in this piece.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Alligator Painting, Wildlife Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, 6x8" Oil on Panel SOLD
These guys are not uncommon sights in Florida. Sometimes you see them snoozing in the sun next to a road. Golfer's here usually have a scary encounter to tell.
This was my third attempt to paint this fellow. I had difficulty getting the drawing correct, as well as the color. The image I worked from was not exciting. Eventually, I think I worked it out.
Go gators!
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Go gators!
Thanks for visiting my blog today.
Carol Schiff
Sunday, June 27, 2021
Horse Portrait, "The Mare" 6x8" Daily Painting SOLD
Our neighborhood is not really rural, but we do have horses living in the area.
This one is very friendly and often comes over to greet me as I walk by her pasture. She was even kind enough to pose for a photo.
I am always looking for new subject matter, so I decided to give horses a try. This is my first attempt. Since, I have done one more. I enjoyed painting them, but do have a difficult time getting interesting photos of them. Sometimes, I think becoming a photographer is a prerequisite to becoming an artist. Some would say the trick is to sketch, sketch, sketch to know your subject well and paint from your sketches. A valid point, but I prefer to use my limited time painting, so, I look to all the advantages modern technology has given us to work with.
Hi Hoo Silver!
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I am always looking for new subject matter, so I decided to give horses a try. This is my first attempt. Since, I have done one more. I enjoyed painting them, but do have a difficult time getting interesting photos of them. Sometimes, I think becoming a photographer is a prerequisite to becoming an artist. Some would say the trick is to sketch, sketch, sketch to know your subject well and paint from your sketches. A valid point, but I prefer to use my limited time painting, so, I look to all the advantages modern technology has given us to work with.
Hi Hoo Silver!
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Octopus Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, Coral Reef Series, 9x12x.75" Oil Seascape
Yes, another coral reef series painting. This series may be complete....at least for the time being.
I didn't actually see an octopus on my trip to the coral reef, but I know they were there!
I DID see this fellow in an aquarium! He is truely an amazing creature!
I am in the Blue Ridge Mountains now, enjoying the colorful trees, beautiful weather and fall atmosphere. As much as I love Florida, I do miss fall and spring and try to be in the mountains during those seasons.
Is it just me, or has this year flown bye, even faster than last year.
Above a detail of one of his 30x40" 2 hour demos!
Cheers!
Carol
I didn't actually see an octopus on my trip to the coral reef, but I know they were there!
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I am in the Blue Ridge Mountains now, enjoying the colorful trees, beautiful weather and fall atmosphere. As much as I love Florida, I do miss fall and spring and try to be in the mountains during those seasons.
Is it just me, or has this year flown bye, even faster than last year.
I will soon be off to another workship with my favorite instructor and painter, Elio Camacho. It will be an intense 4 days, but I always come home highly motivated and excited to get back to the easel. Check him out at www.ColorRelations.com.
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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Flipper Lives! Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, Dolphin Giclee Print
This was a fun painting for me. Maybe it's the subject matter, but I smiled the whole time.
A few summers ago, we spent a few days in Key Largo, with our grandson. The one thing he was really looking forward to was swimming with the dolphins. He loved every minute of it and later told me he had met a life long goal by doing so. (He was 13).
While I was watching, I snapped this shot of one of the dolphins, and have had it on my list of subjects to paint for months.
Sometimes, many times, I find myself putting off certain subjects, afraid that I am not accomplished enough to do them justice. Such was the case here.
I am happy I finally gave it a try, and was pleased with the results. I will have to push myself more in the future, when I find myself backing off a subject that I am unfamiliar with.
Hope you have a great day!
Carol Schiff
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While I was watching, I snapped this shot of one of the dolphins, and have had it on my list of subjects to paint for months.
Sometimes, many times, I find myself putting off certain subjects, afraid that I am not accomplished enough to do them justice. Such was the case here.
I am happy I finally gave it a try, and was pleased with the results. I will have to push myself more in the future, when I find myself backing off a subject that I am unfamiliar with.
Hope you have a great day!
Sunday, June 20, 2021
Mooooo, Oil Painting of Cow, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, Palette Knife Painting,
A client wanted a cow painting, for licensing purposes. I usually do daily painting of still life or landscape, but I have to admit I enjoyed both the horse, they originally chose, and this cow painting.
I painted on Senso linen canvas. I had a pad of the linen around for several years but didn't really know what to do with it. I found it had a different texture than the cotton canvas I usually paint on, but once I got into the painting, it was fine.
My next problem was what to do with this unstretched painting. After surveying several friends, I mounted it on a cradled wood panel. I was told the perfect glue to use is YES GLUE available at craft stores. I had some in my stash and I have to say it worked like a charm. Then I trimmed the edges with a exacto knife and it turned out perfectly. Now I can use the rest of my Senso linen canvas with no fear!
So, today I stretched my limits, both with the Senso canvas and the cow painting, and luckily both worked out for me!
This is a re-post, and the cow has been sold. However, if you are interested, giclee prints are available on canvas and wood planks, in the size of your choice. Contact me for pricing.
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I painted on Senso linen canvas. I had a pad of the linen around for several years but didn't really know what to do with it. I found it had a different texture than the cotton canvas I usually paint on, but once I got into the painting, it was fine.
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So, today I stretched my limits, both with the Senso canvas and the cow painting, and luckily both worked out for me!
This is a re-post, and the cow has been sold. However, if you are interested, giclee prints are available on canvas and wood planks, in the size of your choice. Contact me for pricing.
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
www.CarolASchiff.com
Saturday, June 19, 2021
Underwater wonderland, Coral Reel Seascape, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, Palette Knife Painting, SOLD
I am still reliving my recent trip to Key Largo in my paintings. I think this is number five or six in the series I call "Coral Reef".
While in Key Largo we went out seven miles to the coral reef in a glass bottom boat. I got really sea sick when they powered down over the reef and did not enjoy it as much as I would have liked to.
But, I kept my eyes on the reef as much as I could, and took some photos. I did love the trip out and the trip back. I could not take my eyes off the stunning aqua and blue waters.
These paintings are more impressions than actual scenes.
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