Today is a special day for me!
Carol Schiff Daily Painting/ Still Life "Still Life is My Life"
Monday, June 15, 2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Thistle Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, SOLD
This small oil painting is a tribute to thistles. The lowly thistle, thought to be a weed, in my eyes, a brilliant floral beauty.
I photographed this thistle while taking a summer walk in the valley. Armed with my image, I painted it in oil, with lots of texture to suggest the spikey flower. Some of the texture comes from my use of the palette knife, and some of it was applied direct to the canvas. The sides of the canvas are finished, allowing it to be hung with or without a frame.
This is a picture of me, doing my favorite thing!
Thank you for viewing my art today.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolASchiff.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
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| SOLD |
I photographed this thistle while taking a summer walk in the valley. Armed with my image, I painted it in oil, with lots of texture to suggest the spikey flower. Some of the texture comes from my use of the palette knife, and some of it was applied direct to the canvas. The sides of the canvas are finished, allowing it to be hung with or without a frame.
This is a picture of me, doing my favorite thing!
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Thank you for viewing my art today.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolASchiff.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Spring is really here!!
Spring is really here!!
To celebrate, I decided to post some favorite reference photos. When I think of spring, I think of flowers.......enjoy! Feel free to use these images for your own paintings.
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| Passion Flower from my friends yard. |
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| Birthday roses. |
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| Roadside Wildflowers |
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| Sunflower |
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| Sunflower and Tulips |
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| Hydrangea |
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| Apple Blossoms Okay! I'm motivated! Get ready, get set, PAINT!! |
Hope you have a very flowery day!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogger.com
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Floral Paintings, Flower Paintings, Small Oil Paintings, Daily 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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| SOLD I had to include this chunky geranium painting. |
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| Giclee Available Here Who knew weeds (thistles) could be so beautiful! |
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| Giclee Print Available Here I wanted to do a Christmasy floral, but something that could be used all year. |
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Giclee Print Available Here Hydrangea from my garden and some favorite pottery pieces. |
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| Giclee Print Available Here This one is just plain happy! Don't know how I managed that fun background. |
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| Giclee Print Available Here One of my early palette knife florals. an you tell I love texture? |
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| Original Available here Zinnia are so cheerful. |
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| SOLD Tulips and Sunflower... a winning combination. |
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| SOLD I like the shapes and brushwork on this one. |
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| Giclee Print Available Here 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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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Tulip Painting, Floral Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x6" Oil on Canvas Panel SOLD
I found a video on Youtube of Nancy Medina, the flower queen, painting a tulip. So, I decided to try painting along with the video.
Of course, her technique looks very effortless, which didn't happen with me. Of course, her results are perfection, which didn't happen with me. Of course, she has done it thousands of times..........ditto.
All in all, I think it was a fun experience and I am hoping I found a little something that I can continue to use.
We are so fortunate to be part of the first generation of artists with all the wonderful learning experiences the internet can provide for us.
Have a great day!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blog.com
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All in all, I think it was a fun experience and I am hoping I found a little something that I can continue to use.
We are so fortunate to be part of the first generation of artists with all the wonderful learning experiences the internet can provide for us.
Have a great day!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blog.com
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Flower Palette Knife Painting, Hydrangea Painting,Small Oil Painting, SOLD,Daily Painting, 6x8" Textured Floral
While everyone is running around, with thoughts of turkey on their minds, I sit at the computer, remembering my lovely garden from last summer. Hydrangea is always a favorite for me.
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I have been struggling with my oils for several months now, but I was happy with the results on this piece, which has given me hope.
Thank you for viewing my blog today and I wish you all a HAPPY TURKEY DAY.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Friday, May 1, 2020
Early Paintings, How Far Have You Come?, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting
Every once in awhile, I like to review my painting files. I think it is extremely helpful, to see how your painting style has changed over the years.
When I started painting, I did lots of still life. These two have encouraged me, to get back in the still life mode, doing set-ups in my studio.
Sometimes we just need to shake things up a little. I think I am there, now. Let's get a little new inspiration!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolASchiff.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
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| SOLD |
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When I started painting, I did lots of still life. These two have encouraged me, to get back in the still life mode, doing set-ups in my studio.
Sometimes we just need to shake things up a little. I think I am there, now. Let's get a little new inspiration!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolASchiff.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
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