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!

LEEK AND CHERRY TOMATOES, 6X8, OIL SOLD

It seems I always return to still life paintings and the ever popular fruits and vegetables.  Especially for small works, they are so much fun.

And of course, they are all double duty, first as models and secondly as lunch.
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SOLD

MANESUV MOST BRIDGE OF PRAGUE, 4X12, OIL

Have you been following Kay Zahn's blog and paint contest at www.streetviewpaintoff.com?  Every month she chooses a location and you have a month to paint from a Google streetview image  and post your painting.  Last month, the subject matter was the state of Florida.  I was lucky enough to win.  It was such a fun experience that I decided to try again this month.  Kay chose Prague as her subject this time.

If you like my little painting, maybe you will be kind enough to click here and vote for me.  Kay chooses the finalists by popular vote and than has a panel of judges determine the ultimate winner.  Please help me get in the finalists group!  You are given several votes, so you may vote for more than one painting.  Thank you!

AND THEN IT WAS SPRING, 8X4, OIL

I hear there is another huge winter storm threatening large portions of the country, so I thought a little touch of spring would be welcomed.  If you are shoveling snow, or driving through it, or just looking out the window at it....have heart, better days will soon be here.
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A little reminder about my painting give-away.  When you purchase an item from CarolSchiffStudio or CarolOnEdge between now and 3-31-11 you are given an entry in the drawing.  Purchase three items and get three entries.  I will draw the winning name on 04-01-11, yes April Fool's day, and the winner will receive a 6x8 painting, valued at $99.  I will even pay the postage!  Good Luck!

Isn't this the perfect treat for Valentine's day?  Actually, in my book it is perfect for EVERY day.  I love pie and these little sweethearts come with any filling you desire.  Not to late to order for your honey!  The link is here.   YUM!  Another of the little treasures from Etsy.

MILK AND COOKIES, 8X10, OIL

Today is going to be a fun day. My husband and I are driving south for a celebratory brunch with our daughter and her children. They live a little over 1 1/2 hours away from us, so we usually meet somewhere in the middle. The cause of celebration today is our 45th wedding anniversary. On one hand, it seems we have been married forever, but really, 45 YEARS! Where did the time go???

A week or so ago I blogged about a little Spring Scavenger hunt the Original Artists on Etsy Team was planning. It starts Saturday morning! One of our team members has donated an item as the prize and all you have to do to win it, is to FIND IT! If you are interested in trying, go to our team store now, pick a team member and go to their shop. Follow the clues until you find the treasure. If you think you have found the item, post the item number on our team blog in a comment. We also ask that you tell us about your favorite item that you found during the hunt. Good luck!

One more thing, I have been bestowed with the blogger award again. I am so very pleased to get this award multiple times, so, Fabio, I cannot thank you enough that you think I am worthy.

I will not bore you all with another list of favorite things, and although, I could easily pick another 7 favorite artists, I think I have had my time in the sun. So, I will just urge all of you to visit the site of Fabio Cembranelli and be amazed by his skill in watercolor. He is a wonderful, talented artist, and cute too!