Florida Landscape,Coastal Landscape Painting, Flowers,Water "A Royal Reflection" Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin

While driving over a bridge I caught a bright red flash from the corner of my eye. There it stood, in all its majesty, draping over the river, a beautiful Royal Poinciana. I felt so lucky to have seen it.

 20"x16"x7/8 Oil on Canvas/Available

 $500.00 Click HERE to purchase.

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Original Contemporary Seascape Painting "Under The Master's Hand" by Contemporary International Artist Arrachme

 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, view the entire collection HERE

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Original Contemporary Seascape Painting "Whispering Waves" by Contemporary International Artist Arrachme

 Abstract Seascape Painting

 20"x16"x1.5"/$450.00

To purchase, contact Arrachme at info@arrachmeart.com

 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 Fluid Dreams collection.

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Wildlife Painting, Daily Painting, "Great Blue Heron" by Carol Schiff, 11x14x1.5" Oil

It's always tricky trying to do a wildlife painting.  The tricky part is getting that perfect photo to work from.  With this daily painting, I got lucky!

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My group, Pieces of Eight, was touring Sebastian, Fl.  On the way home we made a quick stop at the riverside park in Grant looking for wildlife and other scenes.  I was out on the fishing dock and this beautiful Great Blue Heron was standing there on the railing, interested in stealing a fish from the fishermen.  He held his ground when I inched closer, and closer.  I got several good close-up shots.  This was my favorite pose.

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I painted this in oil with palette knife and brush, on 11x14x1.5" gallery wrap canvas.  The sides are painted black.  I just love the substantial feel of gallery wrap canvases. If you are interested in a wildlife painting for your home, perhaps you will consider this one.

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Feminine Wiles by Sally Shisle

Feminine Wiles - Sold
9x12" Oil on Canvas
 This painting of a wild a crazy gal is a blast from the past.  One of my first palette knife paintings, and one of a very few of my portraits painted this way over the years. There is something to it - a painting that expresses her first impression on people.  There were oodles of comments when I first posted this back in 2007.  There will be more work like this as I spend more time in my new studio.  Today is an important day - I'll be painting the walls, clearing the cobwebs, opening the windows (even though it's hot as heck here in Florida) and starting a new journey.

Today also marks the 7 days before my palette knife workshop....

Palette knife workshop at the 127 SoBo Art Gallery Classroom 

Friday, June 6th - Sunday, June 8th. 

Email me directly to get detailed information about workshop content:  

scshisler@gmail.com. Or call me at 321-331-3045.

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

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Cow Painting, Daily Painting, "Bovine Portrait" by Carol Schiff, 11x14 Oil on Linen

A client wanted a cow painting, for licensing purposes.  I usually do daily painting of still life or landscape, but I have to admit I enjoyed both the horse, they originally chose,  and this cow painting.

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I painted on Senso linen canvas.  I had a pad of the linen around for several years but didn't really know what to do with it.  I found it had a different texture than the cotton canvas I usually paint on, but once I got into the painting, it was fine.

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My next problem was what to do with this unstretched painting.  After surveying several friends, I mounted it on a cradled wood panel.  I was told the perfect glue to use is YES GLUE available at craft stores.  I had some in my stash and I have to say it worked like a charm.  Then I trimmed the edges with a exacto knife and it turned out perfectly.  Now I can use the rest of my Senso linen canvas with no fear!

So, today I stretched my limits, both with the Senso canvas and the cow painting, and luckily both worked out for me!



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Florida Coastal Landscape,Seascape Painting,Beach House "House on The Bay" Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin

Growing up in a small coastal state with a large family was always an adventure. We would take family rides, maybe for an ice cream cone, to pick apples or dig quahogs. Often this brought us to the beautiful coastal waters. I always found myself drawn to this particular spot on the bay and I wondered about the house beyond this magnificent stone arched entrance. Would you wonder?

 6"x12"x7/8" Oil on Canvas/SOLD

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Original Mixed Media, 8x10" Mixed Media, "Nature" by Carol Schiff

Today I am featuring something quite different for me.  Last summer I was able to take a workshop from the fabulous Carol Nelson.  I was so curious and fascinated by her work.  Carol did not disappoint!

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We have several fun filled days, learning new techniques and searching for oddities to use as materials.  Carol has been known to find her supplies in ditches on more than one occasion.  Being the ultimate creative artist, she finds possibilities in items you and I throw away daily.

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It was a wonderful, fun workshop and I came home excited about a new world of possibilities.



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Original Contemporary Seascape Painting "Verdant Sea Harmony" by Contemporary International Artist Arrachme

 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, view the entire collection HERE

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Abstract Landscape, Daily Painting, "Fire in the Sky" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil

Whenever I feel the need to push my art, I turn to abstract.  This time,  I wanted some representation in the piece.

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 I started with an old reference photo and worked hard to bring movement and heat to the piece.

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I really enjoyed working on this piece...I hope you enjoy it too!

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Art Sale, Daily Painting, Bottle Painting, "Vintage Blue Bottle" by Carol Schiff

If you follow my blog, you know that every Wednesday I put a painting on sale....just for you readers and the readers of my facebook page.  Today, I am listing one on my favorites.

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This is one of my vintage bottles and I wanted to paint with a palette knife in a "chunky" manner.  Some days I just have to do these things!  Anyway, I really enjoyed painting it and I really like the outcome.

Don't ask me why, I don't know, but I decided to use it as my sale painting this week.

If you purchase it at the link under the image, you will be charged $99.95, plus shipping and I will REBATE YOU $20.00 on your credit card or PayPal account.  When you order, you MUST WRITE ON THE ORDER " SALE PAINTING".  That is how I know to send you the rebate!

This offer expires June 1, 2014 at 12:01 a.m. PDT.

Thanks for viewing today!



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Original Contemporary Seascape Painting "Passage of Light" by Contemporary International Artist Arrachme

 FRESH OFF THE EASEL....

Contemporary Seascape Painting

 30"x24"x.15" Acrylics on Canvas/Available

 $1295.00

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Impressionism Seascape Sunset Oil Painting by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin

Fire In The Sky is an oil painting in the palette knife technique. On a hot, late afternoon summer day, the sun started to set with an explosion of color. Quickly it slipped away. I was so happy to have seen it.

Sunset Seascape Painting

12"x16" Oil on Canvas/SOLD

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1557 Sea Grape Tree by the Inlet Plein Air Alla Prima

 

 I did this one from life at the South Causeway Park here in Fort Pierce.  It was such a squiggly sea grape tree with the pretty colored leaves I had to try and paint it.  . 

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

Garden Landscape Painting, Rose Painting, "A Walk in the Garden" by Carol Schiff,24x30x1.5 Oil

A few months ago, I did a small study of this scene, on Laura Plantation in southern Louisiana.  I have wanted to paint a larger version, but, life got in the way.  Finally, I  was able to finish this 24x30" piece.

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It brings back memories of a trip I took to New Orleans last year.  We spent the day driving through the surrounding countryside and toured two plantations that bordered the Mississippi levy.

As you can imagine, the grounds were stunning, but I couldn't help but think of the slaves who toiled there.

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I painted using both a brush and palette knife.  I love the texture a palette knife brings to a piece.  I think it adds so much interest.

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I painted the sides of the canvas black.  This piece will work well either framed or unframed.

Don't forget to pin it, please.


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Skinny Dipping (large) - June Palette Knife Workshop in 2 Weeks

Skinny Dipping (large) - 201417
12x12" Oil on Canvas
This painting is for sale at The SOBO Art Center in Winter Garden Florida throughout the month of May.  Please email me at scshisler@gmail.com, 321-331-3045 for purchase information, or Mary Keating at 407-376-8657 or mkeating@@wgart.org.

Many of you may recognize this scene.  I finally went ahead and translated the mini version of this, done a few years ago, to this larger size.  Am hurrying here, as there's much to do over this weekend.  New website underway; new Blurb book coming out soon; scheduling workshops along the east coast; getting ready to move into my new studio!  Very exciting stuff, so must get on it...

Upcoming palette knife workshop at the 127 SoBo Art Gallery Classroom 

Friday, June 6th - Sunday, June 8th. 

Email me directly to get detailed information about workshop content:  

scshisler@gmail.com. Or call me at 321-331-3045.

Click this link for online registration form:  

Registration for Sally Shisler Palette Knife Workshop

The main focus will be on loosening up with palette knives; painting larger with more freedom, movement and intuition.  Class is limited to 10; 5 spaces left!  Cost for 3 days is $300.  Supplies not included.  Click here for supply list from Jerry's Artarama. 

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

 FRESH OFF THE EASEL....

Contemporary Seascape Painting

 30"x24"x.15" Acrylics on Canvas/Available

 $1295.00

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Ireland Landscape,Coastal Landscape Painting "Golfing Fota Island" Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin

Fota Island Golf Club was done with a palette knife technique. This golf club is a parkland course in County Cork, Ireland, and has extraordinary views everywhere the eye can see. Warm people, great pub grub, ruins of churches and castles, it was the trip of a lifetime. Ireland touches my soul.You'll see more of Ireland from me. Golf anyone? 

11"x14"x3/4" Oil on Canvas/Available

 $250.00 /Click HERE to purchase.

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Pretty in Pink, 6x6 Oil Painting by Carmen Beecher

SOLD

This was a commission to do flamingos, and I always enjoy using my favorite color. Lately I feel surrounded by pink; as I drove up to my house the other day it struck me just how much pink is going on in my front yard. I have a very large frangipani tree and clumps of pink lilies blooming; it looks like the wedding scene in "Steel Magnolias." 

1556 Wild Grasses in the Savannas Plein Air Alla Prima

I did this one awhile ago at the Savanna's Recreational Area  and didn't get around to posting it.  This is an overgrown pond with brown seed pods and wild grass in the background.  There is some Florida holly next to the palm.

Its 8 x 10 inches, oil on masonite. $200.

Abstract Seascape, Daily Painting, "Tropical Blues" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil

Living close to the sea, I find it turns up in my painting in both a representative and non-representative form.  I guess this little daily painting falls somewhere between the two.

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 I painted this with a palette knife.  I like texture and feel it adds additional interest to my art.  I was thinking about the beautiful greens and blues of the tropical waters off the coast of Florida.  Further south the turn the most amazing shades of azure, but that will be another painting.

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I almost always show my paintings in black frames.  It would be hard to find an artwork that would not work well with black and it just makes the colors pop.

Start planning that tropical vacation today!





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Swallowtails by Sally Shisler - June Palette Knife Workshop Begins 2 Weeks from Today!

Swallowtails - 2014044x4" Oil on Linen
This painting is for sale at The SOBO Art Center in Winter Garden Florida throughout the month of May.  Please email me at scshisler@gmail.com, 321-331-3045 for purchase information, or Mary Keating at 407-376-8657 or mkeating@@wgart.org.

An intriguing subject - bearded man with tattoos.  Look closely to see if you can find the swallowtails. Didn't mean for it to be the "Find It' game, but seems it became that.  Fun!  I actually love this painting.  The subject very different from my sunlit figures. Of course as I went along I had Sargent in mind. Certainly not his gorgeous buttery brush strokes, but my painting became more about designing the negative space to support the positive. Learning to marry the darks/lights of positive/negative space is a good lesson.

Upcoming palette knife workshop at the 127 SoBo Art Gallery Classroom 

Friday, June 6th - Sunday, June 8th. 

Email me directly to get detailed information about workshop content:  

scshisler@gmail.com. Or call me at 321-331-3045.

Click this link for online registration form:  

Registration for Sally Shisler Palette Knife Workshop

The main focus will be on loosening up with palette knives; painting larger with more freedom, movement and intuition.  Class is limited to 10; 5 spaces left!  Cost for 3 days is $300.  Supplies not included.  Click here for supply list from Jerry's Artarama. 

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!

Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, "Mountain Poppy Field" by Carol Schiff, 8x10x1.5" Oil

My husband and I spend lots of summer time in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina.  Whenever I visit, I carry my camera just about everywhere.

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I always love it when I stumble across a field of flowers....it seems like a little surprise gift.  I do have to admit that this gift was probably planted by the North Carolina Highway Department or some such government organization.  Still I have to appreciate the beauty of this seemingly random scene.

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For years, I have resisted painting on gallery wrap canvas because of difficulty with storage and shipping.  Finally, I have seen the light and am moving in that direction!  I still have lots of canvas panels and studio canvas to use up, but as I replenish my supplies, I am using gallery wrap.  It is so superior in look and of course, the ability to hang without a frame.  The exception to this is my small 6x8" paintings which I will probably continue on canvas panel.  I would love to hear your thoughts on this issue!
I hope you like today's daily painting.

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Decorated by Sally Shisler - June Palette Knife Workshop Information

Decorated - 201423
4x4" Oil on Linen
This painting is for sale at The SOBO Art Center in Winter Garden Florida throughout the month of May.  Please contact me directly for purchase information, or Mary Keating at 407-376-8657 or mkeating@@wgart.org.

I always love a stark contrast in value.  It's said to be the most effective way to create a strong, attractive image. It is also said, by traditionalists and contemporaries alike, that there ought not to be anything too attention grabbing situated in the dead center of the space.  It seems my designs do this a lot, but it doesn't bother me too much.  See here that the earring is just a smidge down and off to the left of center. Is this off just enough to make it acceptable?

Upcoming palette knife workshop at the 127 SoBo Art Gallery Classroom 

Friday, June 6th - Sunday, June 8th. 

Email me directly to get detailed information about workshop content:  

scshisler@gmail.com. Or call me at 321-331-3045.

Click this link for online registration form:  

Registration for Sally Shisler Palette Knife Workshop

The main focus will be on loosening up with palette knives; painting larger with more freedom, movement and intuition.  Class is limited to 10; 5 spaces left!  Cost for 3 days is $300.  Supplies not included.  Click here for supply list from Jerry's Artarama. 

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!

1555 Wind in the Sails

 Nice breezy day on the Indian River.  Makes me want to go on a sail but there is no wind today!

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

Commission a Painting to your specifications, by Carol Schiff

Today's post is just a little different.  Recently, I sold a small marsh painting to a client in another state.  Since she could not see the art in person before she purchased it, she was surprised and dismayed by the size of the piece.

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She really loved the painting, but it just wouldn't work in her space.  We decided to repaint it in a much larger format.  When the commission was ready to ship, I sent her this image of both works, allowing her to see that the colors and scene were similar and also to judge the size of the original against the new piece.

She was thrilled and the story has a happy ending for all.

If you have a special image or would like one of my works in another size, please feel free to contact me for a price quote.  I would love to hear from you.

Florida Coastal Landscape,Seascape Painting, "Kayaking II" Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin

Kayaking is always an adventure. One day I was thrilled to see two eagles soaring against the beautiful blue sky engaged in their acrobatic tumbling dance. You never know what is around the next corner. Alligators, or maybe today I'll come across a manatee...such gentle giants. The possibilities are endless!

 11"x14"x7/8" Oil on Canvas/SOLD

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1554 Butterfly Garden at Oxbow Plein Air

I painted this on the third, at Oxbow Eco-Center .  Its the new butterfly garden there.  There is fire bush, black eyed susans, blanket flowers and sensitive plants among others.
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I had to finish it in the studio, it was getting very hot out and I was tired. 

The painting is 11 x 14 oil on canvas.  $300. 

Arrachme Art for Daily Painters Abstract Gallery in Visual Language Magazine...

My painting "Precise Mapped Disbursement" for  Daily Painters Abstract Gallery

 In the March issue of  Visual Language Magazine.

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Art Sale, Daily Painting, "Spring Daffodil" by Carol Schiff, 4x8x.75" Oil

I love doing my Wednesday post because it is an opportunity for me to give back to my readers.  If you have been following my blog, you know that I post a painting on sale, just for you, every Wednesday.

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Today's sale is this sweet and cheerful daffodil, bravely facing spring.  The design extends around the sides of the canvas making this a piece that can be hung without a frame.

Regular price is $56. but for my blog readers, I am reducing the cost to $36.  When you click on the link above, you will be asked to purchase for the full price of $56.  When your order is processed, I will send your PayPal or credit card account a rebate of $20.00.  For this to work...you must write on your order ART SALE.  The wording is not important.  What is important, is that you let me know you are buying from this POST.  That is what tells me to send you the rebate!

Offer expired at 12:01a.m. PDT on Friday May 23, 2014.

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