The Cut by Sally Shisler

 The Cut, 10x20" Oil on linen 201445
Available - Contact me for pricing.
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Been working on larger things, experimenting with my knives and loving every minute of it! I can't wait til my next workshop in a few weeks. My students are in for some real fun! BTW - there are only 2 spots left. Class is limited to 8. If you're interested, contact me asap.
OK, so... drama queen lately. I am entranced by working out of darkness; dramatic theater type lighting as opposed to the sunny light of outdoors. So many things happened in this painting. Starting with being another painting that got scraped (even after almost dry - can do this with thick paint). Brush toned with mix of prussian blue and raw umber. Built the dark jewel like colors from there. LOVE alizarin crimson; prussian blue; magenta; sap green; and lamp black. Just started using black (only lamp so far); much to the chagrin of my students. Mixing the three primaries is good fundamental practice; but when lamp black helps you achieve richer darks with lots of depth - USE IT!
Important News:
• Palette Knife Technique and Philosophy Workshop scheduled for Wednesday, September 24th - Friday September 26th at SoBo Art Gallery in Winter Garden Florida.  $320 for 3 days. Please call or email me at 321-331-3045 or scshisler@gmail.com.
• Palette Knife Technique and Philosophy Workshop scheduled for June 6th-8th 2015 at The Art School in Sandy Springs Atlanta, Georgia.  $450 for 3 days. Please call or email Donna Thomas at 404-313-7356 or theartschoolinsandysprings.com.
• Private Lessons In my studio. Those interested, please call or email me at 321-331-3045 or scshisler@gmail.com to make an appointment for a 3 hour or more session.
• Sally Shisler - A Collection of Paintings from 2010-2014  Keep your eyes peeled for my first self published book of 4x4" palette knife paintings. 

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"Canyon Sunrise 4" Painting by Florida Abstract Artist Fay Kelley

Mini Contemporary painting by Florida Abstract Artist Fay Kelley. 8" x 8" acrylic on canvas.
This is the 4th in a series of paintings of my trip to Zion National Park with it's beautiful canyons
and the White Throne in evidence.

Figurative Art | Daily Painting | Small Oil Painting | Boy Fishing Painting | Taking a Break by Carol Schiff | 8x10x.75" Original

In this daily painting, I was at the end of Cocoa Beach pier on a hot August day.  This small boy had put his rod and reel aside and was staring intently into the water.  Had he found some fish?  a surfer?  Maybe he was contemplating how cool and refreshing to water would feel.

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 Whatever he was thinking, I hope he remembers this day forever.  When he could just do what boys do.....a modern day Huck Finn.  He reminds me of my son at that age.

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This boy is all grown up now.....and so is my son, who has a son of his own that likes to dream of fishing on a hot summer day.

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Painting on Sale, Barn Oil Landscape, Daily Painting, Halfway Up the Mountain by Carol Schiff, 11x14 Original

Every Wednesday I feature a painting on sale.  Today I have something special for you.

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This old barn sits just off a winding mountain road in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.  I first saw this scene 6 or 7 years ago and it remains unchanged.  Only the colors of the trees change here.

I painted in oil on masonite panel in 11x14 size.

If you wish to purchase this piece, click on the link under the image.  You will be taken to my Etsy store where you will purchase for $225. plus shipping.  When you check out, be sure you write on the order art sale.  That is how I know you saw it here and I will immediately credit your credit card or PayPal account in the amount of $50.00.

This offer is expires Sept 12, 2014 at 12:01 a.m.

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Original Florida Coastal Landscape, Seascape Painting "Afternoon Delight" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin

Canoeing on a hazy, lazy day, you come across a deserted beach. The water is crystal clear and is both warm and refreshing, It is shades of blues, greens and lavenders. They match the dreamy sky. Time for a little siesta or a cuddle? 

 16"x20"x7/8" Oil on Canvas/Available

 Prints and greeting cards are also available.

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Original Contemporary Abstract Painting "Dare To Dream" by Contemporary International Artist Arrachme

Original Abstract Painting

20"x16"x1.5" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

 $650.00 To purchase, email Arrachme at info@arrachmeart.com

 Limited Edition Gallery Wrapped Artist Embellished Giclee's are also available.

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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 "Endless" by Contemporary International Artist Arrachme

My love affair with water… I am silently inspired by the magnificence of water. Drawing its essence in with my every breath, it influences me to create. Water’s power sustains the flow of life’s current. The receding movement takes away my concerns leaving me with a renewed sense of infinite possibility.

 This painting is part of the Fluid Dreams Collectible Series

 This painting is SOLD, but Limited Edition Gallery Wrapped Artist Embellished Giclee's are now available.

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Masquerading by Sally Shisler

"Masquerading" 201444
4x4" Oil on board
$200 framed.
Dare I say? Ok - Puck Happens. What is it? It's my super-dee-duper technical term for sticky, raised areas that come when you pull the knife off painting surfaces suddenly and abruptly. It's one of my biggest pet peeves with knife strokes. Why? Because when I do it, I know I'm not using my whole arm to pull the paint across the board. Therefore, I'm not 'feeling' it much and I know for sure I'm losing touch with expression and putting too much focus on something else. I have a student who thinks I should make Puck Happens t-shirts and give them out in class. Or aprons; or what have you. Not sure it's appropriate though. This painting was inspired by the upcoming Halloween season. Not typically my favorite day, but clearly one that millions of folks enjoy a great deal.
FYI - Earlier today I posted my workshop schedule for the remainder of this year, and for what's scheduled so far into 2015. I am working on arranging for one in Raleigh Durham area, as well as one in Carmel too. So for all of my followers who have been asking for years if I do workshops anywhere near them - I'm coming soon!! To the cost - it appears that I forgot to include it. $320 for 3 day workshop in Winter Garden Florida. I have to double check with Donna Thomas at Sandy Springs Art School.

Important News:
• Palette Knife Technique and Philosophy Workshop scheduled for Wednesday, September 24th - Friday September 26th at SoBo Art Gallery in Winter Garden Florida.  Please call or email me at 321-331-3045 or scshisler@gmail.com.
• Palette Knife Technique and Philosophy Workshop scheduled for June 6th-8th 2015 at The Art School in Sandy Springs Atlanta, Georgia.  Please call or email Donna Thomas at 404-313-7356 or theartschoolinsandysprings.com.
• Private Lessons In my studio. Those interested, please call or email me at 321-331-3045 or scshisler@gmail.com to make an appointment for a 3 hour or more session.
• Sally Shisler - A Collection of Beach Paintings from 2010-2014  Keep your eyes peeled for my first self published book of 4x4" palette knife beach paintings. 

Contact me regarding purchase and commission requests.

Unless otherwise noted, listed prices are offered to my subscribed blog members. If you are interested in purchasing a painting, but are not yet subscribed, simply enter your email address in the join box on my home page. As a subscriber you will receive special values on your purchases and periodic promotions will give you the opportunity to enjoy my paintings in real life at even more affordable prices!

Painting on Sale, Boat Painting, Small OIl Painting, Tropical Landscape Art, "Lowering the Sails" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Original

Today's daily painting is a scene from Florida's intracoastal waterway. In the background you see one of the spoil islands that are common in the area.  It's painted with a palette knife and has a nice texture.

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To purchase this painting, just click on the link above.  You will be charged $95.95 plus shipping.  As soon as I am notified of your purchase, I will send you a $25.00 rebate!  All you have to do to recieve the rebate is to write ART SALE on your order.  I will send your rebate to your credit card or PayPal account, whichever you use to purchase.

This sale is only for readers of my blog, so if you don't write ART SALE on the order, I won't know you saw it here and you won't get a rebate.

This offer expires on Friday, Octber 10, 2014 at 12:01 a.m.

Tip for artists:  Instead of purchasing art books, I purchase paintings from my favorite artists.  I find it much more helpful for me to study technique and brushwork from an actual example instead of a book.  I have the added benefit of owning original artwork which I enjoy daily in my home.

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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

I am happy to announce that Limited Edition Gallery Wrapped Artist Embellished Giclee's are also now available.

16"x20" /$189.00
20"x30"/ $249.00

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Small Figurative Painting | Daily Painting | Small Oil Painting | Guitar Practice by Carol Schiff | 6x8" Original

This small figurative painting depicts my granddaughter practicing her guitar.  I liked the intensity in her face  as she struggled to get the correct chords.

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She is all grown up now, attending college and applying the same intensity to her studies.  I will always remember her as this 13 year old girl, sitting on the edge of the bed, making music.

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"Golden "10" x 8" Contemporary Painting by Florida Abstract, Fay Kelley

10" x 8" Acrylic on canvas board Contemporary Wildlife painting  of our beautiful goldfinch by
Florida Abstract Artist, Fay Kelley.

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or email to faykelley@tampabay.rr.com

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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Painting on Sale | Small Seascape | Daily Painting | Small Oil Painting | Offshore Storm by Carol Schiff | 6x8" Oil

Today's painting on sale brings back some not so pleasant memories.

My husband and I were walking the beach on afternoon, when suddenly the sky was filled with black clouds.  The beach is not the place to be when a storm comes in so we quickly returned to our car.......but not before I took a quick photo.  There was just a streak of light on the horizon as the black clouds closed in.

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Now for the deal of the day.....Purchase at the link above and you will be charged $89.95 and shipping. You must write ART SALE on the order to receive the discount.  As soon as I receive your payment, I will return a credit of $20.00 to your credit card or PayPal account.

This sale is only for readers of my blog, so if you don't write ART SALE on the order, I won't know you saw it here and you won't get a rebate.

This offer expires on Friday Sept. 5, 2014 at 12:01 a.m. PDT.

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Small Seascape | Daily Painting | Small Oil Painting | Morning Light by Carol Schiff | 8x10 Original Oil

I have been spending so much time in the Blue Ridge Mountains, my trips to the beaches have suffered.  Time to roll out of bed before the sun, grapb a cup of coffee and go for a short drive to the sea.

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Just as I arrive, the sun starts it's slow climb above the horizon.  I have forgotten how peaceful and beautiful it is on the beach at this time of day.  Way down the beach, I can see a fisherman, but other than him we are alone with the birds who are looking for breakfast.

It is so enjoyable here, cool, serene.....I feel refreshed and ready to start my day.

Do you have a happy place too?

This painting was commissioned by a client who saw a similar work on the Etsy site.  The piece she wanted was already sold.  I was happy to do a similar painting in the size she desired.

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Rural Landscape Painting | Daily Painting | Small Oil Painting | Country Road by Carol Schiff | 6x8" Original

Country Road, take me home.....

I still miss John Denver!   This rural landscape painting reminds me of his talent and the beautiful songs he left with us.

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I walk this road every morning when I am in the Smoky Mts. of Carolina.  The morning light and pastoral scenes are the perfect way to start my days there.

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I painted with a palette knife, in a technique I refer to as "color weaving".  It allows for lots of texture in the work as well as very subtle changes in color. This is actually the same scene I painted in my previous post, but the finished effect is completely different.  That's one of the things I love about art!

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Reflections on Venice, 14x11 Original Oil on Canvas by Carmen Beecher

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As I was reflecting on my trip to Venice, I realized that I had never published this painting on my blog. Venice is a city I would love to revisit. I certainly understand why John Singer Sargent spent so much time in this beautiful and unique city. There is a painting around each corner.

Carmen

Original Florida Landscape Coastal Art Oil Panting "Beyond The Bend" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin

Beyond The Bend was done en plein air with a palette knife. This path, through a Southwest Florida preserve, offered an assortment of painting opportunities. From a nesting sandhill crane, to soaring osprey, I found myself intrigued with the gravel and shell pathway and the mystery of where it would take me. What do you think is beyond the bend? 


 Original Florida Landscape, Coastal Art Oil Panting

16"x12"x3/4"/ SOLD

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Original Contemporary Seascape Painting "Tickling Time" by Contemporary International Artist Arrachme

 With Time and Transparencies I play with the passage of light.

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 Timeless Transparencies Collection, and is AVAILABLE

Click HERE for pricing.

I am happy to announce that Limited Edition Gallery Wrapped Artist Embellished Giclee's are also now available.

16"x20" /$189.00
20"x30"/ $249.00

Purchase Your Fine Art Giclee HERE

Free Shipping within the U.S.A.

Art is packaged with love and carefully shipped.

To view more of my work, visit http://arrachmeart.com