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Fall colors can be so bright, it is easy to overdue them in paintings. My goal here was to paint something believable even though my eyes and my brain we telling me it could be brighter.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Fall Landscape Tree Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, 9x12 Autumn Painting
I might live in Florida, but in the fall, I want to see orange and red trees. So I always head to North Carolina for my autumn fix. Well technically, it is still autumn!
I call this painting "Big Brother" for obvious reasons. It was really the small dogwood tree that caught my eye. How could I miss it....right outside my window?
Fall colors can be so bright, it is easy to overdue them in paintings. My goal here was to paint something believable even though my eyes and my brain we telling me it could be brighter.
Thanks for visiting today!
Carol Schiff
Fall colors can be so bright, it is easy to overdue them in paintings. My goal here was to paint something believable even though my eyes and my brain we telling me it could be brighter.
Original Florida Landscape, Coastal Landscape Painting "A Peaceful Day's Work" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin
14"x18"x7/8" Oil on Canvas/SOLD
Prints are available in multiple sizes HERE
To view more of my work, visit http://anniestmartinartist.com/
Contemporary Abstract Seascape Painting "Floating Golden Nectar" by Contemporary International Seascape Artist Arrachme
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Floral Landscape Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, 8x8x1.5" Oil
Inspired by my recent stay in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
This lovely garden was at Lake Junaluska, just five minutes from our home. So sorry to say that it is the very area of western North Carolina that has been suffering from wildfires, burning for well over a month. We left before they got too close, but we did have one day with heavy smoke in the air.
The area was very dry and had no rain for the two months I was there. I am sad to say that most of the fires were purposely set.
What is happening to our country!
Thanks for visiting my blog today.
Carol Schiff
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The area was very dry and had no rain for the two months I was there. I am sad to say that most of the fires were purposely set.
What is happening to our country!
Thanks for visiting my blog today.
Cow Love, Animal Painting, Original Oil on Canvas, 8x10
This
scene of maternal love was on a farm in Pennsylvania. Mama cow actually
had an ear outlined with huge burrs, but I didn't care to add that to
the painting.
Carmen
Monday, December 19, 2016
A Painting Workshop with Elio Camacho
A few weeks ago, my friends Carmen and Donna and I drove to Fernandina Beach, FL to attend a 4 day workshop with Elio Camacho. Elio is one of my favorite painters and my very favorite instructor and I have been lucky enough to attend with workshops twice a year for the past three years.
I started each day with this beautiful sunrise over the ocean, while eating breakfast at the hotel.
This is one of Elio's 36x48" demos that he paints in just three hours!
Here Elio met a challenge to paint without darks. He often states a painting should bring it's own light. I think this one meets that requirement
Another of his larger than life paintings.
This was a 25 minute demo he did for us on foam core. He pushed the color even more than usual and got wild and crazy.
His brushwork is very exciting...something I am hoping to bring to my work.
Elio spent a year painting blue studies, then moved on and studied yellows and reds. He likes to set up still life, to challenge his students, all in a single color. He believes red is the most difficult color to paint. If you can do a red painting, you can really see color. This is a 20 minute demo he did for us one day.
We hated to leave the workshop after 3.5 intense and fun days. To console ourselves, we had a final lunch of fried shrimp at our favorite eatery.
A final photo of Carmen and Donna, de-stressing with ice cream in front of Island Art Association. We thank the members for hosting us once again. Then we hop into our car for the drive home.
One last classic Elio demo that he painted in about 15 minutes, out of his head. I almost cried when he scrapped it off the next morning.
Needless to say, we are excited to return for his next Florida workshop in the spring. You can find his workshop schedule here.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Here Elio met a challenge to paint without darks. He often states a painting should bring it's own light. I think this one meets that requirement
Another of his larger than life paintings.
This was a 25 minute demo he did for us on foam core. He pushed the color even more than usual and got wild and crazy.
His brushwork is very exciting...something I am hoping to bring to my work.
Elio spent a year painting blue studies, then moved on and studied yellows and reds. He likes to set up still life, to challenge his students, all in a single color. He believes red is the most difficult color to paint. If you can do a red painting, you can really see color. This is a 20 minute demo he did for us one day.
We hated to leave the workshop after 3.5 intense and fun days. To console ourselves, we had a final lunch of fried shrimp at our favorite eatery.
A final photo of Carmen and Donna, de-stressing with ice cream in front of Island Art Association. We thank the members for hosting us once again. Then we hop into our car for the drive home.
One last classic Elio demo that he painted in about 15 minutes, out of his head. I almost cried when he scrapped it off the next morning.
Needless to say, we are excited to return for his next Florida workshop in the spring. You can find his workshop schedule here.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Wildlife Painting, Bird Nature, "Cassowary" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe
The cassowary is a flightless bird related to the ostrich and emu. It lives in the tropical forests of New Guinea. This enormous bird is able to run at great speeds and disappear into its woodland home. If cornered it has powerful legs which can cause a fatal blow to would be predators. You don't want to mess with this guy!
$79 Click HERE to purchase.
View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE
Give the Gift of ART this Holiday Season....
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Art and Photography Workshop to Costa Rica
Join Artist Mindy Lighthipe and Photographer Nancy Richmond on an Artistic Adventure Tour to Costa Rica.
March 8 – 17, 2017
Click HERE to VIEW VIDEO
Check out the video above to see some of the highlights from our 2016 Art & Photography workshop in Costa Rica last year.
Each year our itinerary changes a little bit. The 10 day tour is where the rainforest is our classroom. Learn field sketching, digital photography for all levels.
Click HERE for details and Itinerary!!
Impressionism Seascape Painting "Soft Radiance" by International Seascape Artist Arrachme
Sunset, Seascape, Sailboat Oil Painting "Evening Glow" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin
Original Sunset, Seascape, Sailboat Oil Painting
11"x14"x7/8 Oil on Canvas $250.00
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To view more of my work, visit http://anniestmartinartist.com/
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Abstract Painting, Four Seasons Series - Winter, Small Abstract Oil Paintings, 4x12x.75" Oil on Canvas
This is the final installment of my Four Seasons Series, Winter.
With each painting, I tried to capture the feeling, of the season of the year, using only color. It was a fun project to do.
This is not a good picture of "Winter" The actual painting has much more color variation and saturation. Try as I might, I could not get a better image.
Thanks for viewing my art today!
Carol Schiff
With each painting, I tried to capture the feeling, of the season of the year, using only color. It was a fun project to do.
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| Autumn Autumn, falling leaves against bright blue skies. |
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Abstract Mixed Media, 10x10 ,Poured Paint, "Shade of Blue"
I am continuing on my path of abstraction and mixed media. The highlight of this piece, in my opinion, is the intense and gorgeous color. I am just not sure that the images will portray the depth seen in the actual piece.
This consists of a 10x10 stretched canvas with a 6x8 panel attached. The finish is a high gloss resin type .
Are you able to see the depth of the colors?
They appear very rich, as if glowing from within...........
Such fun to try creating outside your comfort zone.
Ciao!
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Are you able to see the depth of the colors?
They appear very rich, as if glowing from within...........
Such fun to try creating outside your comfort zone.
Ciao!
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Friday, December 16, 2016
Impressionism Seascape Painting "Nature’s Gentle Rhythm" by International Seascape Artist Arrachme
30"x20" Acrylics on Canvas/Sold
Commissions Welcome
Coming Soon.....Online Classes With Arrachme!!
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Botanical Fine Art Painting "RED PEONIES, ANTS AND A RED ADMIRAL" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe
I love Peonies! Years ago I planted about a dozen or so of them in the fall in my garden. When spring came the following year I couldn't wait for the flowers to bloom. To my dismay I saw all the beautiful flower buds covered in ants. Drat! I thought they were going to eat the flowers and I would end up with just stems. I did some research to find out what kind of insecticide I should spray on the plants only to find that the flowers would not bloom without the ants! Really? Yes, really! The flower buds are covered in a sticky sugar which attracts the ants to the flower. The ants collect and "clean" off the sticky substance allowing the flower to bloom in all its' glory. How cool is that! This is how this painting was born. The Ants go Marching!!!!
$2000 Click HERE to purchase.
View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE
Click HERE to view the entire collection.
Art and Photography Workshop to Costa Rica
Join Artist Mindy Lighthipe and Photographer Nancy Richmond on an Artistic Adventure Tour to Costa Rica.
March 8 – 17, 2017
Click HERE to VIEW VIDEO
Check out the video above to see some of the highlights from our 2016 Art & Photography workshop in Costa Rica last year.
Each year our itinerary changes a little bit. The 10 day tour is where the rainforest is our classroom. Learn field sketching, digital photography for all levels.
Click HERE for details and Itinerary!!
Small Floral Still Life, "African Violet", 6x8" Oil SOLD
Now that spring is here, flowers are starting to bloom everywhere.
Of course, this one doesn't even need sunlight!
Carol Schiff
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The beauty of African Violets is that with a little sunlight, they will bloom all year round.
Of course, this one doesn't even need sunlight!
Carol Schiff
"An Invitation To Fish" Lake Painting,Trees and Water by by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin
$500.00/ Click HERE to purchase.
To view more of my work, visit http://anniestmartinartist.com/
Thursday, December 15, 2016
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.
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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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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