Daily Painting, "Waves", Seascape, 6x8", Oil, SOLD

I enjoy trying to capture the feel of the surf rushing to shore on my canvas.

The ocean seems to have a different character and color each time I visit.  This is the east coast of Florida, while California is much more rugged and has a deep rich blue hue.

I like to use my daily paintings very informally in my home.  Just prop them up where ever the mood strikes! No frame necessary!
 


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SUNRISE REFLECTING ON THE SURF, SOLD 6x8, OIL DAILY PAINTING

I have not done a daily painting seascape for quite some time, so I ventured down to the beach just in time to see the sun come up.  It is beautiful to see the sunrise no matter where you are...but it is down right stunning when you are sitting on the beach.

I hope your day is as inspirational as mine was!

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SURF IS UP!, 5x7, OIL

Just what I needed today!  I am so behind, trying to juggle about six balls in the air at once, knowing I cannot do it all, and I struck gold!  I found a little painting I had done months ago and somehow, forgotten to post.  So here it is, my lifesaver of the week!

Have a great weekend!

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BIRD'S EYE VIEW, 10x8, Palette Knife, oil SOLD

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Nothin' could be finer
Than to be in Carolina
In the Morning

Gus Kahn and Walter Donaldson

I have to agree with Gus (he wrote the words).  Especially when you are gazing off the top of one of the highest mountains in the Blue Ridges.

I rugged scene calls for rugged strokes and a large palette knife!



But wait!!!  That doesn't mean I don't appreciate my home state too!

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APPRECIATE YOUR DAY!!!

A Call from Mother, 5x7, Original Oil, SOLD

Mother, Mother Ocean, I have heard your call
Wanted to sail upon your waters
Since I was three feet tall.

A Pirate Looks at Forty
Jimmy Buffett

Somehow, I never got around to posting this little seascape.  Hope you like it.

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AND THE WINNER IS...............

Yesterday was the final day in my painting give-away and the winner is....drum roll

Elizabeth Kaleida of NYC!  Congratulations Elizabeth!

I want to thank every one who participated in this give-away.  I think I will have to do this every January.  A little added bonus to the people who like my work enough to actually purchase it!  Elizabeth, I will be shipping this painting to you in the next day or two.  Enjoy!

ATLANTIC WAVES, 6X8, ORIGINAL OIL

Did you know I am hosting a painting give-away on my Etsy sites, CarolSchiffStudio and CarolOnEdge?
Everyone who has purchased an item from either of these shops between January 1, 2011 and March 31, 2011, received a chance in the drawing for each and every item they purchased.  Only one week left to go and I am getting very excited to see who the winner will be.

Yesterday, I finished the painting I am giving away, so I thought I would post it today.  A scene of the Atlantic surf from the east coast of Florida.  It's not too late to enter the contest.  The odds of winning are very good.  I am not McDonald's so there are not millions of people in this drawing.

I am also thrilled to see that I am very close to 400 followers.  Wow, it was never in my imagination to think  I would have that many people viewing my art and reading my blog.  I so appreciate all my readers and the wonderful comments you leave.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!

AND THEY JUST KEEP ROLLING ON, AND ON, AND ON, OIL, 6X8, SOLD

For me, it is almost as relaxing to paint the ocean as it is to just sit there and enjoy it.  The repeating waves are just the most calming,hypnotic thing I can think of.  Add in the sea birds calling and the roar of the waves and my shoulders unclench and my eyes start to droop in minutes.  What is your magic place that makes the world go away?

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SURFSIDE SUNRISE, 6X8, OIL, SOLD

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SEA OATS, 4x12, OIL, SOLD

A view of paradise from the top of the dunes.  It was a mighty fine summer!

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BREAKERS, 6X8, OIL, SOLD

The surf has a different look every time I visit.  The water changes color, and personality minute by minute.

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WHEN I GROW UP...OIL, 7x5, SOLD

He seems to be dreaming about skimming over the waves. 
Painted from a photograph taken while at the beach.

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MOUNTAINS VS BEACH

I have just returned from a week in the beautiful and peaceful Smoky Mountains.  This is not a new piece, but one that  is near by heart.  This is a view about 1/4 mile from our home Western NC, called Childer's Barn.  We pass this each time we leave the house and I am always transfixed by it as we drive by.  The changing season just adds to the beauty of the scene.  Purchase here.

In my other world, I see the wonder of the ocean in all it's glory.  How lucky am I?

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CAUGHT IN THE ACT OF ENJOYING HERSELF, 6X8, OIL, SOLD

Caught in the act of enjoying herself!  This woman was so striking with her long blond hair, enjoying the pleasures of the cool Atlantic.  I will be posting a second painting of her tomorrow.

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THE BEACH, 5X7, OIL, SOLD

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FLORIDA SURF, 8X10, OIL, SOLD

Florida is graced with the most amazing coastline and I am very happy to say that so far, the east coast has had no damage from the Gulf disaster.  We are enjoying the summer, while at the same time, it feels a little like having a time bomb ticking away.  To make matters worse, nobody knows what to expect if (when) a good ole tropical storm or hurricane comes blowing through.  So for the time being, we cross our fingers, pray a lot and wait to see what will be our future.

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Sunbaby, 6x8, oil, SOLD

I saw this cute little girl on the beach a few weeks ago and took several photos.  This is the second painting I have posted with her.  In the first one she was with her sister, who was wearing the pink hat.  This one was later in the day and she has both the sister's hat and  her mother's t-shirt on over her bathing suit.  I think she had a good day.

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OCEAN SUNRISE, 6X8, OIL SOLD

Some days it is really hard to find something to paint.  It is always fast or famine with me and today was a famine day.  I decided to do a little seascape as I have not painted one for months.  In fact, I painted two of them today, so tomorrow I will post the second piece.

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SOUTHERN VIEW FROM COCOA BEACH PIER, OIL, 5X7

If you look south, from the Cocoa Beach Pier, which is one of my favorite spots, this is what you see. Of course, I deleted about 2,000 people. I guess I should have put at least 60 or so of them in, but when I first started going to Cocoa Beach, it was oftem an empty beach you found,  That is how I still think of it.

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SUNRISE, 6X8, OIL

The ocean is still one of my favorite spots, and if you have the energy to get up and visit just as the sun is rising, it is a majestic sight.  Every minute is different and if I take photos, each one will seem to have it's own palette.

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