Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Saturday, December 31, 2016
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
A Surprise from from the Holy Land
The internet is fantastic and has become a necessary part of our lives. I sit here on my computer in Florida and magically my artwork is seen worldwide. How lucky are we to have the fantastic ability in our lives.
A few days ago, I received some wonderful and unexpected news from Israel. An Israeli fashion designer, Assaf Pelleg, contacted me with an offer I cannot refuse. He has chosen one of my paintings to be printed on fabric and featured in his Spring 2017 collection. I cannot show you the painting he will be using (top secret!) but, I can show you a dress he did last year, using the same technique.
Isn't it wonderful?
The new dress will be ready in March and he will be sending me one of his samples. I am so excited, I can hardly wait!
This has been a fabulous year for me, with new and unexpected art opportunities coming my way. A DVD cover, a wine label,and other new venues for my work.....all because of the internet. How blessed am I?
I cannot wait to show you the dress with my design as soon as it comes!
Carol Schiff
A few days ago, I received some wonderful and unexpected news from Israel. An Israeli fashion designer, Assaf Pelleg, contacted me with an offer I cannot refuse. He has chosen one of my paintings to be printed on fabric and featured in his Spring 2017 collection. I cannot show you the painting he will be using (top secret!) but, I can show you a dress he did last year, using the same technique.
The new dress will be ready in March and he will be sending me one of his samples. I am so excited, I can hardly wait!
This has been a fabulous year for me, with new and unexpected art opportunities coming my way. A DVD cover, a wine label,and other new venues for my work.....all because of the internet. How blessed am I?
I cannot wait to show you the dress with my design as soon as it comes!
Friday, December 23, 2016
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
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Our painting group, Pieces of 8, at our fun Christmas luncheon at The Dove. The Dove always makes it a specal day, they do it right!
Clockwise, Fay on the left, Carmen, Denette Jean, Donna, Me, Mary and Kathy.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolschiffStudio.blogspot.com
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Expressionist Sunset Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 9x12" Oil on Canvas
Well probably your 5 yr old kid could do this....right? Maybe that is why I enjoy it so much.
I may be a slow learner, because it took me many years to get to this point. Mama never said I was the sharpest knife in the drawer.
All kidding aside, I really love the freedom of this piece. Instead of leaving the studio feeling like I have been fighting for hours, I felt very relaxed, happy and ready to sail through the day. I think I need to do this more often!
Thanks for reading my blog today.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
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All kidding aside, I really love the freedom of this piece. Instead of leaving the studio feeling like I have been fighting for hours, I felt very relaxed, happy and ready to sail through the day. I think I need to do this more often!
Thanks for reading my blog today.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Fall Landscape Tree Painting, Small Oil Painting,SOLD, Daily Painting, 9x12 Autumn Painting, SOLD
I might have lived in Florida, but in the fall, I want to see orange and red trees. So I always headed 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
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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 14, 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
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Floral Landscape Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, 8x8x1.5" Oil SOLD
Inspired by my recent stay in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
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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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.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Abstract Painting, Four Seasons Series - Winter, Small Abstract Oil Paintings, 4x12x.75" Oil on Canvas, SOLD
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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| Spring Tried to capture that "spring" feeling of new grass, flowering trees etc. |
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Small Coneflower Painting, SOLD, Flower Painting, Floral Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" Floral Landscape
I planted coneflower (echinacea) around my home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. So...of course, I had to paint them too.
I find them to be easy to grown, and cheerful, with their giant heads and quirky style.
I painted several coneflower paintings last summer, in many sizes and styles. Somehow, this little one was overlooked and never posted.
Have a blessed day!
Carol Schiff
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I painted several coneflower paintings last summer, in many sizes and styles. Somehow, this little one was overlooked and never posted.
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I tried to keep it fresh and simple, painting with a large brush. I also tried to keep the colors harmonized. |
All in all, I feel good about the results. Hope you like it too.
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Four Seasons Abstract Painting - Autumn, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 4x12x.75" Oil, SOLD
Today I am posting the 3rd of my abstract Four Seasons Series, Autumn.
My goal was to represent each season, in an abstract form, using only color. With this piece, I was thinking of pumpkins, falling leaves and shockingly blue skies.
And this is Summer.
I will be posting "Winter" soon.
I had fun with this series and hopefully, I "stretched" by abstract skills a little.
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I will be posting "Winter" soon.
I had fun with this series and hopefully, I "stretched" by abstract skills a little.
Thanks for reading my blog today.
Carol Schiff
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Abstract Painting, Four Seasons Art, Summer Painting, Daily Painting Small Oil Painting, 4x12x.75" Oil SOLD
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Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Gone to the Dogs! Puppy Portrait, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, Pet Portrait
My niece Kayla, asked me to paint a small portrait of her dog. It reminded me of all the dog portraits I did, when I first started painting.
People have such an emotional connection with their pets.
I enjoy the personality that show in pictures of dogs and I strive to capture that quality in my paintings.
Some of my favorites...
Have a happy day!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
I enjoy the personality that show in pictures of dogs and I strive to capture that quality in my paintings.
Some of my favorites...
Have a happy day!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Abstract Sunset Painting, Textured Sunset Painting,SOLD, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, 8x8x1.5" Original Oil
I didn't mean to paint this! I decided to do an abstract, with nothing in particular in mind, and almost without my help, this sunset appeared.
Sunsets are one of my recurring themes and it just kind of happened before I knew it. Usually it does not happen that way for me. Usually, I struggle, I scrape, I try and try again. Sometimes I pull it off to my liking....sometimes I do not.
So on those few occassions, when I am happy without the anguish, I say a little "thank you" and put away my paints for the day.
Thanks for visiting my blog today.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio,blogspot.com
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Thanks for visiting my blog today.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio,blogspot.com
Friday, October 21, 2016
Where Will Your Art Lead You?
I am always delighted and surprised by the contacts I receive regarding my art. Today, I wanted to share this wonderful poster with you, that features one of my abstract paintings.
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I recieved a request from SPROG, a fantastic charity, that helps to finance summer camps for under priviliged children. Children are always near and dear to my heart, so I was happy to allow them to use my image.
If you are around St Louis or Kirkwood Mo. this weekend, I hope you will take the time to join this church tour.
Here's hoping you have a wonderful fall weekend.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
I recieved a request from SPROG, a fantastic charity, that helps to finance summer camps for under priviliged children. Children are always near and dear to my heart, so I was happy to allow them to use my image.
If you are around St Louis or Kirkwood Mo. this weekend, I hope you will take the time to join this church tour.
Here's hoping you have a wonderful fall weekend.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Fall In The Mountains
I have been in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina since early September. Some of my painting buddies were with me earlier last month.
We took a short trip up the Blue Ridge Parkway. Here we are a 7,000 feet.
We visited several waterfalls and had a delicious picnic.
The trees had just a touch of color, at the time.
We made some new artist friends, who had this pear tree outside their studio. Thank you for your hospitality Joe and Mari.
We visited the apple orchard and bought fresh cider. I'm going back for those apple fritters!
Nothing beats the fresh fruits and vegetables, right out of the fields!
Denette made a new friend in Hendersonville. We also had a fabulous lunch and shopping trip!!
We didn't have time to paint, but took photos everywhere. Maybe you will recognize some of the paintings I will be posting in the future.
One day we drove around looking for interesting barns for future artworks.
There are so many beautiful scenes in our country. We loved the farmlands as much as the mountains.
The perfect finish to our day, a glass of wine and good music, overlooking trees and a creek.
Thanks for viewing my blog today.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
We took a short trip up the Blue Ridge Parkway. Here we are a 7,000 feet.
The weather was beautiful and so was the view!
The trees had just a touch of color, at the time.
We made some new artist friends, who had this pear tree outside their studio. Thank you for your hospitality Joe and Mari.
We visited the apple orchard and bought fresh cider. I'm going back for those apple fritters!
Nothing beats the fresh fruits and vegetables, right out of the fields!
Denette made a new friend in Hendersonville. We also had a fabulous lunch and shopping trip!!
We didn't have time to paint, but took photos everywhere. Maybe you will recognize some of the paintings I will be posting in the future.
One day we drove around looking for interesting barns for future artworks.
There are so many beautiful scenes in our country. We loved the farmlands as much as the mountains.
The perfect finish to our day, a glass of wine and good music, overlooking trees and a creek.
Thanks for viewing my blog today.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
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