WELCOME 2020

WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST FOR A SUCCESSFUL AND HAPPY 2020


Carol Schiff
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Where Am I Going?, Small Oil Paintings, Daily Paintings

Traditionally, this time of the year,  is when we evaluate our performance, over the last twelve months, and look at the direction we are headed.

Artistically, I see nothing but question marks.  I want to have a clear plan, a path to follow and mark my progress, but alas, it evades me.

I looked through my posts from last year, and picked out my favorite pieces, hoping against hope that they will tell me where I am headed.

 Abstract Expressionism?

Maybe....

Thick Paint?

 Impressionism?

 Brushwork?

 Knife?

Really thin paint?

Or does it really matter?

All this thinking is making my head hurt!  

I am happy I found this many pieces, from last year, that speak to ME.  I am happy with them which makes me happy with me.

Maybe 2020 will find me treading the straight and narrow.....but somehow, I don't think so.

Thank you all, for joining me on my crazy, unplanned journey!

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Carol Schiff

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Merry Christmas to All

Merry Christmas 

to all!

I hope you all enjoy your holidays and find peace and love in the upcoming year!  I want to thank all my online friends who visit this blog and follow my art.

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.
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Fruit Still Life Oil Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, Pears and Strawberries, 8x10" Original Art

In a blatant attempt to get away from flower paintings, today I am posting a still life of fruit,

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 I have been accused of having too many grayed down hues in my art, so recently, I an trying to focus on more vibrant color....no more pasty pastels!

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 I would like to report, that my tube of white paint is lasting longer, but it is too soon to tell.

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Regardless, I am pleasantly surprised with the color I achieved here, so hopefully I am on the right track.

Thanks for reading my blog today, and a special thank you to all who have supported my art and my blog with their purchases.

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Barn Oil Painting, Farmhouse Wall Decor, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, 11x14" Original Landscape Art

I have painted by neighbor's farm, in the Smoky Mountains, many times.

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It is such a scenic view.   I cannot pull my eyes away from it, whenever I pass.  I always think of a chirpy little bird, whenever I see the barn  "face".

 This time, there was an added surprise.  This lovely black bull, standing in the field.  I pulled out my trusty camera and was able to get a decent shot.

That was several years ago!  I looked at the image many times over the years, but only tried to paint it recently. The time must be right!

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Carol Schiff
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Palette Knife Paintings, Small Oil Paintings, Daily Painting, Textured Art

A selection of my palette knife art, for those of you, who love texture.

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Sunset Painting, Heron Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, 6x8" Oil on Panel

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This painting was a real experiment for me.  I wanted to paint a sunset, wildlife and marsh, but could not find a reference image  that I liked.

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Then I remembered a workshop I took, many years ago from Fritz vanEeden.  Fritz is an artist of international acclaim.  Among his many talents is his ability to paint images that he pulled from his mind's eye.

I gave it a try!

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I started with the direction of the sky and clouds and then laid in the  wetlands below.

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I have to admit, I did use a photo reference for the heron.  I just could not visualize all those body parts!

All in all, I was happy the day's efforts, and hopefully, this technique will come in handy in the future.

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Carol Schiff



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Small Seascape Painting, Daily Painting, Oil Seascape, Coastal Wall Decor, SOLD

Stop and smell the salt spray with these seascape paintings.

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IF EVERYONE HAD A BEACH....THERE WOULD BE NO STRESS IN THE WORLD!

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A day at the beach is always a good thing.

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Abstract Oil painting, Palette Knife Painting, Textured Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting

Last night I saw these colors in the sky.

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Today, I painted this.

Inspiration is a wonderful thing!

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Although the original is sold, this would be a beautiful giclee print on canvas.  Contact me, if you are interested.

Fruit Still Life Oil Painting, Pineapple and Mango on Glass, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting

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Today, I am featuring this pineapple and mango  oil painting, in a custom frame.  The piece is framed to 19x23".  The painting shows the fruit sitting on glass, and may be purchased with or without the frame.

Marketing, in my opinion, is one of the hardest parts of being an artist.  I don't know any artists who enjoy this part of the game. I will let you know how this idea works for me.

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Carol

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MY Painting in the Joker Movie!, Small Oil Paintings, Daily Painting, Still Life Painting,

How lucky can I be?

One of my paintings was recently purchased for set design in a new movie!  The Warner Brothers movie, was filmed in Harlem, Manhattan and the Bronx., and stars Joaquin Phoenix and Robert De Niro.  The title is "Joker".

The painting is one I completed in a workshop a few years back.

I am thrilled, and only hope it doesn't end up on the cutting room floor.

The movie was recently released, and I must say, IT WAS A GIANT HIT!!

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Abstract Seascape, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, Knife Artwork, Textured Seascape

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I am very happy with the understated color which makes the brighter hues really pop.  I am not sure if it would be call an abstract or impressionistic.......what do you think?

What I do know, I really enjoyed painting it and want to try it again and go BIG!

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Bluebird Painting, Small Oil Painting,Giclee Print, Print of Painting, Daily Painting, 6x8" Oil On Canvas Covered Panel. SOLD

I like to paint birds.......usually, herons, egrets or pelicans catch my eye.  So, I really appreciated this reference photo from my friend and photographer, Ted Fuhrer.  You can see more of his work on facebook.  6x8" on canvas panel.

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The original is sold, but it would be an adorable giclee print on canvas or wood planks, in the size of your choice.  Contact me if you are interested in details.

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I hope you find a bluebird outside your window this morning!

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Rustic Mountain Landscape, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, Palette Knife Landscape, 6x8" Oil on Panel SOLD

A view of one of the more popular sites on the Blue Ridge Parkway......Water Rock Knob.

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This is an extremely textured artwork.  I enjoy texture in some of my work, and I may have gotten a little carried away, on this piece.  Or maybe not!  I like it and hopefully someone else will too.

Art is such a personal decision.  There are many rules to learn, as a student artist, but, after you learn the rules, you also learn when you can bend them.

Carol Schiff

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Paintings on Sale, Original Oil Art, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 30% Off Sale

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Inventory Reduction Sale

It's almost time, for my winter trek to the warm beaches of Florida, so, I am putting my entire inventory of original oil paintings on sale.

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and many, many more!

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