Veggie Painting, Small Oil Painting, Red Pepper, Daily Painting, 8x10" oil on canvas

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Daily Painting, Vegetables, "Red and Green", 6x8", SOLD

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100

I get bored easily, so I hop around from one subject to another, one style to another, one media to another.

I have to admit, I got excited about the vivid color in the piece.  You can never go wrong with red and green, especially when you top it off with some yummy creams and luscious lavenders.  I have a friend who likes to say "there is room for purple in every painting", and I have to say she may be right.  Most of my works have at least a dab or two of  purple.

Daily Painting, Vegetables,SOLD, "Sitting on my Windowsill: 6x8", oil

This daily painting may look like it's about vegetables, carrots and radishes.  But, it's really about light and shadow.

Light and shadow are two of the most important elements in a good composition.

At times, they may be more important that subject matter.


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BEET AND FENNEL SALAD, 6X8, OIL SOLD

SOLD

Recipe: Roasted Beet and Fennel Salad

• HEALTHY
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

1. 4 beets, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges (1 1/2 pounds)
2. 2 thyme sprigs
3. 2 tablespoons water
4. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5. Salt and freshly ground pepper
6. 1 large fennel bulb with fronds—bulb cut into 1/2-inch wedges, 1 tablespoon chopped fronds
7. 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar

1. Preheat the oven to 400°. In a medium baking dish, toss the beets with the thyme, the water and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with foil and cook for about 40 minutes, or until tender. Let cool slightly. Discard the thyme.
2. In a small baking dish, drizzle the fennel wedges with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes longer, or until tender and lightly browned.
3. Pour the beet juices into a bowl and whisk in the vinegar. Add the beets, fennel wedges and fronds and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

NOTES One Serving 169 cal, 8 gm total fat, 1.0 gm saturated fat, 25 gm carb, 8 gm fiber.

Contributed by Andrew Goetz and Matthew Malin

Guess what I had for dinner!


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IL PEPERONE ROSSO GRANDE DA ROMA, 6X8,SOLDOIL STILL LIFE

Well, that title is quite a mouthful, but I just couldn't help myself!

After all, it is a very grand red pepper, and I did photograph it while in Rome.

Arrivederci  for now!

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HOME GROWN TOMATOES, 8X10, OIL

There ain't nothin' in the world that I like better
Than bacon 'n lettuce 'n homegrown tomatoes
Up in the mornin', out in the garden
Get you a ripe one, don't pick a hard 'un
All winter without 'em is a culinary bummer
I forgot all about the sweatin' and the diggin'
Every time I go out and pick me a big 'un

John Denver

John was right! 

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ARTICHOKES OF CAMPO DI FIORI, 16X20, OIL, SOLD

A few years ago I spent some time in Rome in the beautiful and ancient Campo di Fiori piazza.  One morning we came to the square and found it had been turned into a farmer's market over night.  This was a real farmer's market, with real farmers and produce so fresh the leaves had not had time to wilt. My camera and I were very happy and I have painted a few scenes from there.

I inserted Italian words into the painting to help me capture the flavor and excitement of the day.

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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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ARTICHOKE AND RADISHES, 9X12, OIL

Something light and bright to bring cheer on a dark and cold winter evening.  Spring is just around the corner.

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GRAND CENTRAL STATION SCALLIONS, OIL, 8X6, SOLD

If you have ever been to Grand Central Station, you probably know the beautiful grocery there.  Oh, if only I could have that store in my neighborhood.  The most beautiful and tempting foods combined with the most unique and interesting displays I have ever seen in a grocery.  A feast for the eyes and a winning combination.
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JUST A BUNCH OF CARROTS, 4X12, OIL, SOLD

I just received this back from a gallery, and I must say, I am happy to have it back.  It is one of my personal favorites and I feel like I have welcomed an old friend home.  I am listing it on Etsy, but if it doesn't sell quickly, it will have a home forever in my kitchen.  If you are interested in viewing it at it's best, click on the image to zoom in.
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ARTICHOKE AND RADISHES, 9X12, OIL, NFS

CARROTS, 4X12, OIL

Back to my comfort zone, things to eat.  Hopefully I will be able to paint these items instead of eating them as I have been noticing a strange shrinking problem  with my clothing.  Or maybe I should be eating more of this and less chocolate, cakes, pasta etc.  Life is full of choices!

ARTICHOKE HALF, 7X5, OIL, SOLD

A few weeks ago, I did a painting of the whole artichoke, then I cut it in half and photographed it.  And did nothing with the image.  I had to work up my courage to give it a try.  I am not sure this is up to par, but here is what I came up with.  As my grandchildren would say....tttaaaaaaa ddaaaaaaa!!

Speaking of grandchildren, today is my son's birthday.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVE!! 

I was in NYC last week and what a joy.  Other than all the bomb scares, it was perfect.  Beautiful weather, great traveling partners and yummy food.  We managed to get in a crowd scene on the "TODAY" show. Meredith  Viera is both beautiful and gracious, I shook hands and had my picture taken with her, and we loved "Jersey Boys".  We also spied Stacy London on the street, went to Mood and attended the King Tut exhibition.  It was an all around fun week.  Now, back to work.

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CARROTS AND RADISHES, 6X8, OIL, SOLD

Sunlight and vegetables...two of my favorite things.  I placed these vegetables on my window sill and took several photos.  I just love the reflections that are seen when you lay something with strong color on a white surface.  Painting this one was a real joy.  I tried something new and for the most part just put down one layer of color.

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ARTICHOKE, 5X7, OIL, SOLD

I have not had the courage to try half an artichoke, but here is a whole one.  I did cut this baby in half and photo it, so I have everything in place in case I ever get crazy enough to try!

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RADISH AND CRICKET, 5X7, OIL

Taaaa Dahhhhh!!  This is the final posting in my radish series.  Why, you ask, did I include a cricket??
Sorry, the only answer is , because it was there!

1/2 price sale on a painting today only....HERE!  Read the shop announcement to find the 1/2 price painting.

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RADISHES IN COOL LIGHT, 5X7, OIL-SOLD

Last week I posted a radish painting, I have a couple more to show you.  This one is a cooler winter light and has a neat network of shadows.  Tomorrow, I will post the final in my "Ode to Radishes".

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RADISHES IN THE SUN, 5X7, OIL, SOLD

I was able to find radishes with the tops on in the grocery.  I put them under a window with strong light and liked what I saw.  These are my favorite hues, the pinks, reds, purples and blues.

Today is my 24 hour 1/2 price sale on my Etsy site, CarolSchiffStudio.  The 1/2 price painting is a 5x7 original oil "Apple a Day" on page 2.  Only $19.95, check it out!

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RED PEPPER SLICES, 8X10, OIL

I don't usually get direct light in my house, but this time of year, when the sun in low, it streams in. I always get into still life then as I can usually get some very nice photos of set-ups. Oooh, I heard you all shutter at the thought of painting from photos instead of life, but that is what works best for me.

I tried to "puzzle paint" on this one, carefully placing each brushstroke, judging the color for temperature and value and finishing in one layer.

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