Appalachian Mountain Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, Palette Knife Landscape, Textured Art, Country Home Wall Decor, 6x8" Original Oil Artwork

 Now that I am living in Florida full time, I find myself missing the Appalachian landscape.

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The ever changing mountains capture my imagination.

Carol Schiff

www.CarolASchiff.com

www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com

16x20" Palette Knife Daily Painting, "Coastal Collision"

A few years ago, I was in the low country of South Carolina, when I did a photo shoot on the marshes.  I love the look of the marsh when a big storm moves in on it's way to the coast.

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When the cool ocean breezes collide with the hot air over the interior of the state,  it produces monster rains.  Usually they are fierce, but short, dropping their rain and moving on quickly.

I like to build up layers of thick paint, with plenty of texture and colors.

When the rains come, you know the long hot summer days are here again.

HEADING HOME, OIL Daily Painting, 4x12"

One of the many reasons I live in Florida is the abundance of beautiful water scenes that become a part of your everyday life.  How can you have a bad day when you glance out the window of your car and find nature in all it's glory there waiting for you to appreciate.

This time of the year, I don't want to be inside.  The weather is perfect, the days are glorious and I just want to sit back and be thankful for such blessings.

As a little holiday gift to my blog readers, who bring so much joy to my life year round, I am offering you and only you, a 10% discount on any painting through the end of the year.  Just contact me direct, or through Etsy and mention this discount and I will do a special discounted listing on the painting of your choice.

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ISLAND TIME, 4X12, SOLD

Have you ever been to the islands?  I'm talkin' Bahamas or Abacos.  Both are delightful, and for the most part, unspoiled, pieces of paradise.  Things move slowly, for good reason, and it seems perfectly reasonable to accomplish nothing for long periods of time.

This is an edited view of Hope Town lighthouse in the Abacos.  I say edited, because the real lighthouse has red stripes, which seemed a little jarring for this scene.  To see the reference photo, check out IslandTimeInAbaco where Sam and Meakin were kind enough to allow me to use their image.  Sam also has another fun blog,
MyCarolinaKitchen where she posts the most incredible food.  YUM!

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THE DESERT, 6X8, OIL,SOLD

Another cloud scene, this one in the southwest. The colors and light are so different from the east coast. You just know this is hot and dry as opposed to the heavy atmosphere in the marsh and Miami paintings I have been posting.
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MIAMI HEAT. 5X7, OIL

A little Miami heat for Christmas day! I have been fascinated with clouds lately. This is a view of the Miami area. I cannot wait for the big storm season to hit.

Hope you all enjoy the day, hopefully with your families.

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MIAMI, ABSTRACT, OIL, 6X8, SOLD

I have been interested in clouds lately, especially storm clouds. I cannot wait for the big nasty storms to roll in this year. Hopefully, I will get plenty of painting reference material.

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STORM OVER LOW COUNTRY, 5X7,SOLD, OIL

Another big storm over the low country. I don't know why this fascinates me so much. I find myself painting these stormy marsh scenes over and over. Maybe it is the lime green/dusty purple color combination. ???

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STORM OVER THE MARSH, 6X8, ABSTRACT OIL, SOLD

A really big storm coming in over the marsh last summer. Scary but majestic sight!

RUNNING FOR COVER, ABSTRACT, 6X8, SOLD

Big cloud, little boat. A storm moves in from sea. Time to run for cover!!

My art group is participating in a week-end studio tour and art sale. If you are in my area, please put it on your list of things to do Saturday December 5th, from 9-5. You will not be disappointed and original art prices start around $15. We are located at 3532 Samuel Place, Melbourne, get out your GPS and come on over. Refreshments and good company are part of the attraction and when you leave, we will give you a map to the other fine artists studios on the tour. Did I mention tht 7 artists will be showing at our location and some of them have been internationally published?
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WATCHING ANGEL, 5X7, OIL, SOLD

Just a little fun image that popped out of my head one day. I had done a pastel several years ago of my granddaughter on the beach. I came across it one day and painted this little angel using the same body pose as my granddaughter who was building a sandcastle.

CAROLINA STORM II, ABSTRACT, OIL, 5X7,SOLD

I cannot seem to get enough of these abstracts with storm clouds against the bright yellow green marsh. I may be addicted!

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