Monday, June 30, 2014

Glorious Tabebuia, A Bright Yellow Blooming Tree by Judy Batterson, Florida Artist

We had a beautiful blooming of tabebuia trees in Florida this spring. This tree was by my house. The yellow blooms were like flowering sunshine! Now on exhibit at Leu Gardens, Orlando, FL, in my "For the Love of Florida" show until July 9.

"Life Is Good"  Original Florida Coastal Landscape, Seascape Painting by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin

This painting gave me an instant feeling of peace and tranquility.  I envied the girl in the red hammock. Wouldn't you love an afternoon nap here? 

Original Florida Coastal Landscape,Hammock, Seascape Painting

16"x20"x7/8" Oil on Canvas/SOLD

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Original Contemporary Seascape Painting "Color Study 3-Balancing Act Collection" by Contemporary International Artist Arrachme

Bright yellows and white fill the sky while deep green trees flank the blue waters of the earth.

36"x36"x.15" Acrylics on Canvas/Available

 $2250.00

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Sunday, June 29, 2014

Daily Painting | Small Oil Painting | Small Seascape |Tropical Waters by Carol Schiff | 6x8" Oil SOLD

If you follow this blog, you know how much I like to paint seascapes.  Not just any seascapes, but scenes from my own little piece of the Atlantic.



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The waves were coming in quickly on this day.  I think a "tropical depression" was off shore.  Tropical depression is a weatherman's term, several steps below a hurricane, but usually meaning the winds will kick up to some degree and rain is on the horizon.  Of course, in Florida, this time of the year.....rain is always on the horizon.



This photo is a little wonky.....sorry!  When I take photos of my paintings, I usually have 5-10 paintings to photograph, trying to get 5-6 shots of each.  I get a little production line going...and I guess I didn't pay much attention to how this one was lined up :)

This summer, we have been tied to home and we are missing our annual trips to the mountains. We will be there soon and will really appreciate getting a chance to leave this hot and humid weather behind for a stay in the cool mountain country.  How do you spend your summer?


Saturday, June 28, 2014

Daily Painting | Small Oil Painting | Seascape Painting | California Sun by Carol Schiff |m 5x7" Oil

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Shelley Smart documents the day to day activities at the beach on her great blog "A Year at the Beach".  She is a fantastic artist and photographer and was nice enough to share some of her photography with me.  So, I painted this little seascape from her reference.


How could I turn down a scene like this!   I still didn't have it out of my blood, so I decided to try a little acrylic abstract based on the same reference.

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Shelley, thank you...I hope you approve.

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 "View From The Cottage by The Sea" Original Florida Coastal Landscape, Seascape Painting by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin

Sunset...the time of day when the ultimate calm sets in and the only way to describe it is utter peacefulness.  People marvel at the quickly changing glorious colors, along with the speed of descent.   Immediately comes the tremendous applause as the sun slips away.  This was my view from the "Cottage By The Sea".  Would you like to live here?

20"x16"x7/8" Oil on Canvas/Available

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Original Contemporary Seascape Painting "Soft Lightening" by Contemporary International Artist Arrachme

Collecting Layers of Gossamer Hues

 48"x36" Acrylics on Canvas/Available-$4200.00

 All of my paintings are triple gessoed and triple sanded to insure the highest quality result.

This painting is part of the Timeless Transparencies Collection which may be viewed HERE

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Friday, June 27, 2014

Under the Umbrella by Sally Shisler





Under the Umbrella - 201434
4x4" Oil on mounted linen
Started messing around with brushes again today.  Really enjoyed it. Also relieved to be back on Centurion linen again!  This painting was about complimentary colors in 3 sets. Peach and turquoise, red and green, and dark brown and dark blue.  While I painted, I tried to grab as much life out of one stroke as possible.
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1568 Pair of Flambouyants on the River


My view out my front window has been a lot like this lately, my royal poinciana tree has been blooming and so has the neighbor's tree.  I moved the trees a bit closer together and changed some other things around.  Its been gorgeous out here lately. 

Lots of nice thick paint on this one.  

The painting is 5 x 7 inches, oil on masonite. $100.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Daily Painting| Wildlife Art | Bird Painting| Small Oil Painting | The Hunt by Carol Schiff 8x10" Oil

We spent a few days on Sanibel recently.  It is such a lovely experience, like living in the middle of a nature preserve.
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I ran into this guy on an early morning walk.  He was under the causeway and all business.


It was only a matter of minutes before he had his breakfast.


It must have been a favorite fishing spot in the area, because he was surrounded by lazy pelicans (they were watching, not working) and several fishermen in boats.  None of this seem to bother him.



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1567 Pygmy Date Palms Plein Air

I did this one years ago, it was from life but it had some things I didn't like so I tweaked it in the studio.  I did it in Pocahontas park in Vero Beach.
  Its 8 x 10 inches, oil on masonite.  $250.

Big Boy by Sally Shisler




Big Boy - 201433
4x4" Oil on Board
Aaaccckkk!  Sometimes things come easily; sometimes not so much.  I do love the final result with this painting, but BOY, did I have some challenges to face.  Gessoboard - not so much....I'm going to go back to my Centurion linen, which I have been successfully using for years.  Thought I'd try this board to see how I might like it, but it's too slick.  Black dog - BOY, painting "black" is a great lesson.  Paint what you see; not what you think you see.  Let's think...keep your palette and colors clean lest you cause confusion and frustration. I arrived at the painting's title for two reasons.  First I said 'boy' (among other choice words) a lot during the painting, and secondly this is a seriously big black dog for a hot summer day on the beach : ).

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 Cost for 3 days is $300.  Supplies not included.

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English Roses, 6x6 Oil Painting by Carmen Beecher

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This has been very hard to post, because the colors don't look exact on my monitor. I have spent a lot of time trying to get it exact, but it still doesn't satisfy me, and it may look different on your computer. At any rate, this is close, but the sky in the actual painting is warmer than it looks here.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Abstract Landscape Painting | Contemporary Art | Palette Knife Painting | HUES by Carol Schiff | 18x36x1.5" Oil

I wanted to do an abstract landscape in a larger size than I have worked with in the past.  I remembered driving through the fields of Georgia just as the sun broke over the horizon one morning, and decided to paint based on that memory.


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I enjoyed the experience of painting on a larger scale and tried hard to keep the freshness of my smaller abstracts.

We used to say that photos never lie, but as you know, that is not true these days.  I just returned from a short trip to New York City with my daughter and grandson.  He had lots of fun taking photos that lie.  This is one of my favorites.....




We also walked by a sports show being filmed on TV.  That is my grandson in the background, making like the circus strong man.  Hope they didn't mind!








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Original Contemporary Seascape Painting "Color Study 2-Balancing Act Collection" by Contemporary International Artist Arrachme

An Oasis of deep rich greens and oranges introduce the possibility of what is above, below and around the corner

 This was color study #2 for the Balancing Act Collection, which will be included in a world tour this year.

 36"x48"x.5" Acrylics on Canvas/SOLD

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20"x30"/ $249.00

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Blue Cypress Sunset, Florida Tropical Sunset of Cypress Trees and Lake by Judy Batterson, Florida Artist

Cypress trees cover the shoreline of Blue Cypress Lake in the middle of Florida. And when the sun sets, the sky becomes vibrant with color. This large oil painting is on exhibit at Leu Gardens in Orlando until July 9, 2014.

Original Florida Coastal Landscape Painting "Serenity on Sanibel" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin


This is an oil painting. Approaching the Sanibel Lighthouse from this direction on the pathway, I relished in the colorful, late afternoon skies. What a glorious site and an interesting vantage point of the lighthouse with the dappled sunlight peeking through the trees and onto the shell path. 

16"x12"x7/8" Oil on Canvas/Available

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

1566 Storm Clouds over the Savannas

A memory painting of the Savannas, there is a storm in the distance.  We are having a lot of this sort of weather now, the sky is lit up with lightening at night and you can hear the thunder from far away over the ocean.

The painting is 8 x 10 inches, oil on masonite.  $250. 

Daily Painting, Art Sale, Tomato Painting, Small Oil Painting, "Vine Candy by Carol Schiff" 6x8" Oil on Canvas Panel

Today is Wednesday and Wednesday is  ART SALE.  Today's piece on sale is this sweet little oil painting of cherry tomatoes on the vine.  Not just on the vine....still growing in a pot!  These sweet tomatoes were growing on my friend's patio and they were very sweet and juicy.


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If you follow this blog, you know how this works.  Follow the link above and you will purchase the painting for $96.00 plus shipping.  As soon as I receive payment notification, I will CREDIT YOUR PAYPAL OR CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT WITH A $20.00 REBATE.  To receive the rebate, you must write ART SALE on the order!  That is how I will know to send you the rebate.  That means you only pay $76 for this painting.

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Botanical Watercolor Painting,Green Leaf Art "Pop of Green"by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin

Lush and large, they come in all shapes, sizes and textures. I marvel at the array of green shades from one plant to the next. This is an endless source of inspiration, don't you agree?

5"x8" Watercolor on Panel/Available

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Original Contemporary Seascape Painting "Color Study 1-Balancing Act Collection" by Contemporary International Artist Arrachme

Soft hues of blues flowing together where the horizon is a subtle reflection in the distance

 This was color study #1 for the Balancing Act Collection, which will be included in a world tour this year.

 36"x36"x.5" Acrylics on Canvas/Available

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

1565 Shady Palm Creek

Nice little stream to cool off in the summer time.  The painting is oil on masonite, 8 x 10 inches.  $250. 

Florida Landscape Painting | Daily Painting | Small Oil Painting | Wetlands View by Carol Schiff | 6x8 Original Oil | SOLD

I believe the wetlands of Florida are some of the most beautiful areas in the state, and sadly, some of the most underrated.

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder :-)

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Saturday, June 21, 2014

Original Historic Door, New England Fishing Village "Historic Fishing Village" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin

I love to look at the lovely homes in the historic fishing villages of New England. These beautiful old homes carry such a story of life in an old seaport town. This one was particularly special. It had beautiful perennial gardens everywhere. The gardens and the stone walkways were placed with great thought and nurtured lovingly. This house overlooked the water and the boats at dock in the harbor. I'm always drawn back to this place and I imagine the family who lived here waiting for their fisherman to return home.

  7"x5"x7/8" Oil on Canvas/ SOLD

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Original Contemporary Seascape Painting "Embracing Freedom" by Contemporary International Artist Arrachme

Engaging with the image on canvas.

36"x48"x1.5"

Acrylics on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

All of my paintings are triple gessoed and triple sanded to insure the highest quality result.

This painting is part of the Balancing Act Collection, and is AVAILABLE

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Florida Landscape Paintng | Daily Painting | Small Oil Painting | Dance of the Wavesby Carol Schiff | 6x8" Palette Knife Painting | SOLD

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I don't really understand what it is about water that makes our blood pressure drop, why it is so appealing  to most everyone.


During the hot, steamy summer months, I often wonder why we live in Florida, but this time of the year, there is no doubt.



Paint me a picture of the landscape.
Dance me the dance of the waves. 
Sing me of the legends of the river.
Tell me the story of the sky.
Author Unknown

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Friday, June 20, 2014

1564 Dreamy Drifting Kayaking in the Savannas

This one is a memory painting of a kayak cruise in the Savannas.  Nice day with the clouds reflected in the water. 

Its 8 x 10 inches, oil on masonite.  $250. 

canvas board, Carol Schiff, daily painter, daily painting, fruit painting, fruit still life, kitchen painting, kitchen still life, pear painting, pear still life, Price $90.00, small oil painting,

If you follow this blog, you may remember a post recently of three pears with backlighting,  This is another painting that I did on that same day, with the same pears, just a slightly different composition and a different view point.

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This is the original post.

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Two very different paintings of the same subject matter, on the same day. Not earth shattering...but maybe a little interesting.



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Paradise Found, Florida Oil Painting of Beach, Palms, Islands, Ocean, Sand by Judy Batterson, Florida artist

This larger oil painting was painted with soft colors. Tropical breezes, clusters of palms and soft sand were the focus of my painting. Clouds are typical of Florida summer afternoons. This is on exhibit at Leu Gardens until July 9, 2014.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

1563 Florida Flame Trees

I did this one just for fun, I had a background laid in and saw this scene in it. Its got lots of nice textures.  I would like to camp out by that oak! 

Its 8 x 10 inches, oil on masonite.  $250.

Small Floral Still Life | Flower Painting | Daily Painting | Rose Bush and Reflection by Carol Schiff | SOLD

I am continuing on with my series of small floral still life paintings in oil.  They are just too much fun to stop!  This is one of my all time favorite daily paintings.

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Of course, this painting has all my favorite colors....the rose, purple, turquoise, green and yellow seem to sing.


This little blossom makes the composition special.

When I first started painting, I worked in pastel for eight years, before moving on to oil.  One of my favorite pastels was a painting I did from the same photograph.


This painting is 20x25"....much larger and still one of my all time favorites.  I must say though, that I prefer the new version over this.

Which do you prefer?


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