Thursday, June 27, 2019

Beautiful flowers of North Carolina

Last month we were enjoying our condo in North Carolina, trying to get it ready for visits from family and friends.  It is so beautiful here during at least three of the four seasons.  I have not been here in winter and cannot speak to that, although I imagine the snow covered mountains would be a sight to behold.

On this trip, there are flowers blooming everywhere.  Each morning, I set out for a walk, with my trusty camera in hand.  Come along with me.......

A garden of hosta
Calla Lily
Rose abound!
Begonia
A cute little playhouse, or maybe a gardening shed?
Sit for a moment and enjoy the scenery.
Mountains surround the area,
Who knew day lilies grown wild?
I love purple flowers.  Do you know their name?




My goal is to interpret many of these scenes in oil in the coming months




Thanks for reading my blog today.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Small Oil Still Life | Daily Painting | Painting Sale | Fruit Still Life | Small Oil Painting | Reflecting Pear by Carol Schiff

This pear still life is 6x8" on canvas panel.  A red pear, a green drape and a mirror make it special.

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This has always been a favorite of mine.  I like the colors, the contrast and the chunky brushwork.  Today, it can be yours, for only $65.  Here's how............

Thank you for viewing my art.  I will be back soon with a new daily painting for you.

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Saturday, June 15, 2019

Still Life Vegetable Painting, "Trio of Radish" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil Painting

This is a painting I did several years ago.  It has been sitting in my files of paintings to post since then,  but somehow I never got around to posting it.


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I get excited when I go to the grocery and find fresh vegetables and fruits with leaves attached.  Am I sick???


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Sunday, June 9, 2019

Flowers, Flowers, and more Flowers, Daily Painting, Small Oi Paintings,

I am busy working on several large commissions, so today, I thought I would post a few of my favorite florals from over the years.

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I had to include this chunky geranium painting.


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Who knew weeds (thistles) could be so beautiful!

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I wanted to do a Christmasy floral, but something that could be used all year.



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Hydrangea from my garden and some favorite pottery pieces.

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This one is just plain happy!  Don't know how I managed that fun background.

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One of my early palette knife florals.  an you tell I love texture? 



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Zinnia are so cheerful.

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Tulips and Sunflower... a winning combination.

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I like the shapes and brushwork on this one.

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This Hibiscus was one of my first florals....still one of my favorites.

So that's my little garden party for the day.  I hope you enjoyed it.



Have a beautiful day!


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Friday, June 7, 2019

Pear and Plum Still Life, Palette Knife Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" Oil on canvas panel, sold

Have not done a still life, or a palette knife painting for a while, so this one was in my comfort zone.

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I naturally tend to lean towards cool colors, so I had fun working all my favorite color relationships.



This scene is a repaint, from years ago.  I couldn't find the original photograph, but I did have a photo of the first painting, so I used that as a guide.  The first painting was done with a brush, which is why I decided to mix it up a little, by using a palette knife this time around.

Hope you enjoy it!

Carol Schiff

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Pink Poppies, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" Original Oil, SOLD

You know how much I love flowers.  I love to grow them, and paint them.  Since my move to the mountains, I don't have space to grow to many....so I may be painting them more often.

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How could I resist these beautiful poppies?

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If you have taken pictures of flowers, that you would like to share with me, I would love to see them.

This piece is available as a giclee canvas print in several sizes, with a free proof and free shipping.  Contact me for pricing.

Carol Schiff

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Sunday, June 2, 2019

Floral Abstract Painting, Spring Flowers, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, SOLD

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!

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This one one of three paintings I did with this color combination, a favorite of the Biltmore gardeners.

The original is sold, but contact me for a giclee print in the size of your choice.

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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