Vegetable Still Life, Red Pepper Painting, "Big Red" by Carol Schiff, 20x24x1.5" Oil

It has been some time since I have painted a vegetable still life, so I decided to try one this week.  In the past I painted every fruit and vegetable you could imagine, but they were small pieces, usually 6x8" or smaller.

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 This one is actually 20x24" and painted with a combination of palette knife and brush.  You will notice with this next image below, that the the background is actually more gray green than the blue shad above.  I must have taken 20 photos of this, trying to get the colors correct, but in the end I had to choose between the bluish background and the front end of the pepper turning a garish orange mustard hue. Yuck!  At any rate, the photo below seems quite accurate in both places.

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Still Life Teapot, Daily Painting, "Antique French Teapot" by Carol Schiff, 16x16x1.5" Oil

This is not a new painting, but it is my favorite still life teapot painting.  It is a antique French teapot that I found on Etsy.

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The  owner of the Etsy site, Dandeliondecor gave me permission to use her image.  The teapot is no longer available but I am happy to have this painting.


 I was attracted by the wavy lines, the beautiful china roses and the sweet curvy handle.  The painting is soft and subtle, but it catches my eye every day as I walk by it.  Yes, one of the perks of being an artist, is lots or original art on your walls.
Several years ago I did lots of still life teapots and flowers and food items.  I am getting in the mood to return to these subjects.

I hope you enjoy this daily painting today and I hope you will pin it.

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Palette Knife Art, "A Thistle Day" by Carol Schiff, 8x10" Oil ,SOLD

Who said weeds are not pretty???  I found these thistles on top of Grandfather Mountain outside of Boone, NC last month.

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Their delicate color and beautiful form was all it took for me to know I had to paint them.  However, it was 50ish, 30 MPH winds and in a very inconvenient spot, so no painting took place at that time.

Fortunately, I had my trusty traveling companion, my camera, hung around my neck and was able to capture this image.

I think that one of the most wonderful things about being an artist is that it has given me the ability to see beauty in unexpected places.   I am so thankful for that gift.



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Still life Bottle , Palette Knife Art, "Vintage Bottle" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil Still Life

I have become slightly obsessed with vintage bottles, well, maybe a little more than slightly.  I love the idea of these bottles, most of them reclaimed from the earth, crusty and sometimes pearlized.  I like to think about how they were used when they were new.....and if they have a crystal cross on top (called a cross bottle) all the better!

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This one, obviously does not have a cross on the top.  It does have any absolutely gorgeous color, kind of a cobalt violet.  I am told the it started out as clear glass, but due to magnesium in the glass, has aged into a beautiful hue.

The other thing I love, is painting with wild abandon with loads of thick, creamy, oil paint and a combination of palette knife and brush.  So yes, this little painting hits my buttons on several levels.

Some days, I just go through the motions, and the resulting painting usually shows it,  but this one was pure joy!  I would love for you to pin it!




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Art Sale, Painting on Sale, "The Mantle" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil

Yes, it's time for another painting on sale.  This one is actually one of my favorites, maybe because I see this scene every day.

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I see it every day, because it is my mantle, featuring one of my early pastel paintings and a beautiful heart shaped glass vase given to me years ago by a very special person.

As usual, when I have a painting on sale on this blog, when you purchase it today, I will send your PayPal or credit card account and $15.00 rebate.  This offer is good only on this painting and only for today.    To make sure you get the rebate write 'WILD AND WACKY WEDNESDAY"  on the order.  That is my notification that you saw it here and are due the rebate.  Offer good until midnight PST,  2/19/2014.

Thanks for viewing my painting on sale today.



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Palette Knife Art, "A Thistle Day" by Carol Schiff, 8x10" Oil ,SOLD

Who said weeds are not pretty???  I found these thistles on top of Grandfather Mountain outside of Boone, NC last month.

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Their delicate color and beautiful form was all it took for me to know I had to paint them.  However, it was 50ish, 30 MPH winds and in a very inconvenient spot, so no painting took place at that time.

Fortunately, I had my trusty traveling companion, my camera, hung around my neck and was able to capture this image.

I think that one of the most wonderful things about being an artist is that it has given me the ability to see beauty in unexpected places.   I am so thankful for that gift.



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Art Sale, Floral Still Life, by Carol Schiff

The winter is trudging on...there seems to be no end in sight, so I have decided to give us all a taste of spring today, with these floral still life paintings.  To make it a little sweeter, they are all on sale today only!
To receive the rebate, just write "WILD AND WACKY WEDNESDAY" on your order.  That is my signal to send your credit card or PayPal account a credit.

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6x8"

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6x8"

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6x8"

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10x10"

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9x12"
This offer expired at midnight PST Wednesday, February 12, 2014.  Perfect to chase away the winter blues or to celebrate Valentine's Day.

Thank you for viewing these floral still life paintings on sale.



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Flower Painting, A GLASS OF SUNSHINE by Carol Schiff, 8x6" Oil

Everybody needs a little sunshine in their life..............I hope this flower painting brings some to you.

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It's hard not to smile when you see a bunch of sunflowers, either in the fields or sitting on  a table.

Blogger is misbehaving today and doesn't want me to post more than one image.  Hopefully the next post will be more complete.

Have a great weekend and thank you for viewing and commenting on my blog.  By the way...please pin this!





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Floral Still Life Painting, "Cup O Tulips" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil

I'm a little late posting this floral still life painting.....tulips are usually not in sight this time of year!  Or, maybe I am just early....yes, I like that, I'm posting it early.

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Check out the photo below.  That is an arrangement of evergreens and cranberries next to the painting.  Yes, it was Christmas time when I painted and photographed it!

I was happy to find it as I like the chunky brushwork and shapes.  I hope you do too!  Now, I've got to design a better inventory system!

Arrivederci



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Flower Painting, Daily Painting, "Peony and Pitcher" by Carol Schiff, 8x6" Oil

It has been a long, cold winter and I was ready for a little escape. A flower painting seemed like just the thing!

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 I found an image of peonies from my garden and started painting.  I used all my favorite colors of pinks, purples, corals and blues.  The more I painted, the happier I felt.

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My hope is that this little flower painting will bring some joy to you today.



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Painting on Sale, "The Irene" by Carol Schiff, 8x10" Oil

It's Wild and Wacky Wednesday again, and I have chosen a scene from North Carolina for my painting on sale  today.  This charming wooden boat docks at our favorite marina in the mountains.....and it carries the same name as my granddaughter.

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This 8x10 oil on canvas panel usually sells for $150.  It's  already marked down to $89.00...today only I will refund you $20 on this purchase.  As soon as I am notified of it's sale, I will process a $20 credit to your PayPal or Credit Card account.  Offer expires at midnight PST, February 4, 2014

Thank you for reading my blog...hope you like my painting on sale today.



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