Monday, December 31, 2012

"Urban Renewal II" Original Abstract Painting by Florida Artist Karen Taddeo

24x24 Acrylic on Canvas
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Happy New Year!

Friday, December 28, 2012

"Of Earth & Sky" Original Abstract Painting by Florida Contemporary Abstract Artist Karen Taddeo

40 x16 Acrylic on Canvas
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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Playful Palm, Impressionistic Oil Painting of Florida Palm by Judy Batterson

This was so much fun to paint! I tried to capture a Florida feeling with a happy little palm tree. 8 x 10" framed original oil. Now at Fredlund Gallery in Winter Park, FL.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

8x10" Tropical Landscape, "Sea Breeze" , Palette Knife


TROPICAL ALERT!! It's time to take a break from shoveling snow and freezing temperatures.


Can you feel the breeze..............




Can you smell the ocean...........



Life is good!!

Have a great week!

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Heaven & Earth by Karen Taddeo


This 24x24 acrylic on canvas started out very different. I was painting last Friday and I heard the news of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary.  I took a break, a long break, and came back to the painting. My direction started changing.   I just finished it late yesterday. It is dedicated to the memory of the 26 Angels we lost that day.
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Monday, December 17, 2012

Old Florida, Framed Original Oil of Lake and Palm by Judy Batterson

Take a trip into the heart of Florida along trails next to lakes and creeks. There is dense foliage along the edge of the water. The lake reflects the blue sky and palms. Patches of sand and reeds are dotted along the water's edge. This is "Old Florida", a vast ecosystem of marshes and lakes. This is the old Florida I remember as a child when my friends and I would "go exploring" in the woods. In this painting, Florida's wild beauty translates into color and light. 8 x 10" framed original oil

Saturday, December 15, 2012

RED SANDALS FALLING - MARK SCHWARTZ

I am holding my annual holiday sale , 2 paintings at $99.00
If you would like to view the list please email me .
schwartzmark@mac.com

Friday, December 14, 2012

Small Daily Floral Painting, 6x8" , Red and White by Carol Schiff Studio

Like all the rest of you, I am busy, busy, busy these days.  The holiday season passes in such a swirl of activity.  Rush, rush, rush!

$96 + 6.50





I decided to paint a floral still life with a holiday look, but not so "holiday" that it would look out of place the rest of the year.



I found this image in my computer files.  A little arrangement I did from the flowers in my garden in North Carolina.


I set the flowers in the window, creating nice back lighting.

  I like to use black frames to really make the paintings pop.  How do you finish off your paintings?

Painting this little scene took all the stress out of my day.  When I had finished, I felt as refreshed as if I had taken a short nap.  Take a moment out of your day, take a deep breath, and try to enjoy the season.



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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

McKean Gate, Entrance to Rollins College, Oil Painting of Winter Park Landmark by Judy Batterson

McKean Gate, Entrance to Rollins College: Walk through the McKean Gate and enter the beautiful campus of Rollins College in Winter Park! Honoring Hugh McKean, former president of Rollins, the gate is a tribute to the man who also brought the Tiffany glass collection to Winter Park. As I studied the gate, I had an "Abbey Road" flashback! Knowing that Paul McCartney's stepson goes to Rollins, I decided the paint the gate with the crosswalk in mind. As a young artist, I knew Mr. McKean. As a young person, I played the Beatles' songs! When I finished the painting, I thought of how both men had influenced my life in music and in art. The McKean Gate invites all to use their creative talents to touch others! And that is what Mr. McKean would have wanted. 14"H x 11"W original oil, Price: $ 450.00

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Daily Painting 1469 Lake Tozour Plein Air Alla Prima

I painted this today by Lake Tozour, I had to paint very fast, it looked like rain and I finished at 11.  Got there around 9:30.  On the way home it started to rain so I was glad I finished it up all right.  Those are cypress trees.  There are lots of birds here, its a lovely place to paint.

The painting is oil on masonite, 8 x 10 inches.  $200. 

Friday, December 7, 2012

MY EARRING - MARK SCHWARTZ

My Earring
15 x 10 inches, watercolor on paper
one of a kind
this painting and more are on select sale, please click on link to view more

Thursday, December 6, 2012

KILLER CHRISTMAS SALE AND ALL AROUND GOOD TIME

I can hardly believe that it is time for our group Christmas sale...but it is.  In fact it is only two days away!


If you live in or around Melbourne, Florida, you don't want to miss  PIECES OF EIGHT ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE AND ALL AROUND GOOD TIME!   The last time we had a sale, it was so much fun.....even Google Earth showed up!!



Yes, that's us out there in the drive way having a great time.  We are 9 talented ladies with a lot to offer including, poetry,scarfs, pillows, earrings,  original paintings, cards, pottery, and much more.  Each year we do a group project to fund our annual trip to the mountains.  Last time we published a cook book featuring recipes we tested on our trip and artwork from each of us.  It was such a hit we had to re-order several times and still get requests for copies.  

We put our heads together to come up with the perfect product to offer this year.  Eventually we settled on hand crafted earrings.  We have been working together the entire year on this project and did we have fun!




Just to make it even more unusal....WE PACKAGED THEM INDIVIDUALLY allowing you to 
MIX or MATCH designs.

Don't forget to REGISTER for the FREE GIFT BASKET and enjoy yourself with refreshments.

I want to show you just a few of the paintings I will have at my table.....at a very special, one day only SALE PRICE.




Thistle Love
8x10"

Hunkered Down
6x8"


Cindy Grows Tomatoes
6x8"

Did I mention the date???  
Saturday, December 8th

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Carmen Beecher
Carol Schiff
Cindy Michaud
Denette Schweikert
Donna Vines
Fay Picard
Kathy Garvey
Phillis Holland
Mary Warnick
(YES THERE ARE 9 OF US.....IT'S A LONG STORY!)

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Daily Painting 1468 Indrio Savannas Plein Air Alla Prima

Finally got out and painted, very fast little 5 x 7 inch oil painting on masonite.  It started to rain when I finished. Pretty day, rained just enough to make me pack up.  Did some exploring, found a nice new place to paint.  Saw some eagles, ducks, sandhill cranes, ibis and herons.  $100. 
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