Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, Flower Painting, Floral Still Life "Hydrangea and Goldenrod" 8x6" SOLD

Another of my "chunky" floral still life.  The idea on these is to keep detail to a minimum with color, brushstrokes and shape catching you eye.

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I quickly sketched in very basic shapes, not being fussy but trying to capture enough of the flower shape to be recognizable.  I massed in dark under colors and then worked a little with local color.  Of course, I  pumped it up.

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I worked with big strokes and lots of paint.

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Bottle Still Life | Small Oil Painting | Daily Painting Beach Treasure by Carol Schiff | 8x10 Oil | SOLD

This was the result of a request from a client.  The client's friend found this crusty old bottle in the surf of the Virgin Islands.  She wanted to surprise him with a gift and thought a little painting of a special day would be perfect.

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I panted from a photo she supplied.  The main challenge was to achieve the crusty appearance of the bottle.

Both the client and her friend were happy with the results.

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Wall Decor, Home Furnishings, My Art made into Metal Home Decor by Carol Schiff

Today I have a special announcement to make.  I am thrilled to show you some of my paintings that have been reproduced as metal wall decor from All my Wall, Inc.

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This has been in the works for longer than I want to admit, but finally my work has been added to their website.

With luck, you may soon see these designs on sites such as Overstock, Wayfair, Amazon, Hayneedle and Ebay.

These are just a few of the pieces that are available.  If you would like to see more you can find them here.  

I think this wall decor is very unique in home furnishings.  If you would like to help me out....
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Small Landscape Painting, "Intracoastal Island" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil, SOLD

This small landscape painting depicts a scene I see every day.  Florida's intracoastal waterway is dotted with small uninhabited islands.

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During warmer months, the islands are often gathering places for camping and fishing trips or simply a fun boating trip for a family outing.  Even the youngest kids enjoy the sandy beaches and calm, shallow waters and many picnics and happy days occur there.

I painted the scene with a palette knife in the style I like to call "color weaving" which gives it a nice textured look.  I particularly like a small landscape painting in a simple black frame which, I feel, gives a sense of elegance.  I love when you pin my work!



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Cat Painting, "Sleeping Kitty" by Carol Schiff, 6x12x.75" Oil SOLD

This is not your typical cat painting.  This kitty was so tired, she was sleeping on steps, in the middle of a tourist attraction.  People climbing up and down around her, trying to avoid her stretched out body and to not step on her tail.  Nothing bothered her.

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Apparently, Louisiana cats are tough

The painting is on 6x12x.75" stretched canvas, painted with texture using both knife and brush.

Thank you for reading my blog today and I hope you like my little cat painting.




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Small Seascape, daily painting, small oil painting, Florida painting SOLD

If you're having a grey rainy day today, this small seascape painting might help you get through the day.

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It's a small  view of the ocean from east central Florida.  I love the repetitive action of the waves and could watch them roll into the beach for hours at a time.

It works well, just sitting on a shelf with a seashell or another reminder of your last trip to the tropics.

The scene extends around the sides of the canvas, so no framing is required.

I took a trip to Jetty Park at Pt. Canaveral the other day.

  That's where all the cruise ships dock and head out to the islands.  The weather was perfect, mid 70's, and I came home feeling like I had been on a little mini vacation.  Maybe this small seascape painting will help you to feel that way too.



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Daily Painting, Winter Scene, "Snow Palace" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil SOLD

This daily painting is about winter.  It has been a tough winter so far.  Here in Florida, we have had beautiful weather the last few months, but the hardships of winter up north were made apparent to me when a friend sent a photo of their home.

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 I remember scenes like this from my childhood, but with the milder weather we have had the last 30-40 years, I somehow thought those days were gone.

I hope all who live in these climates are able to stay cozy and warm through these cold winter nights.

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Pear Still Life Painting, Daily Painting, "Pink Pear" by Carol Schiff, 5x7" Oil

I painted this pear still life a few years ago and recently found it my studio.  It was a fun piece to do.  I wanted to experiment with color and bold negative shape.

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I placed the pear on a window sill with strong sunlight pouring in behind it.  Then the fun started.  I took a photo, uploaded it and started playing with color and contrast on the screen.  A great exercise, give it a try some time

FUN FACT:  35% of people are born without wisdom teeth.

Have a great day....paint a pear still life!





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Pelican Painting, Daily Painting, "Over the Waves" by Carol Schiff, 8x8" Oil SOLD

If you live on the coast, you are sure to see these guys every day and if you are an artist on the coast, you are expected to paint them.  I don't mind as they are such fun to watch.  They love skim over the waves, looking for breakfast, and then dive bomb and do a most clumsy looking entrance into the water.

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My 25% discount on already reduced merchandise will be ending today, so hop on over to my 'MAKE ME AN OFFER' section here and check out the selections.  This offer is good only on the reduced merchandise in this section.  Just use coupon code NEWYEAR25 to receive the discount.  Sorry, but this pelican painting does not qualify for the rebate!



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Wildlife Painting, Duck Painting, "Mr Mallard" by Carol Schiff, 6x8' oil SOLD

We spend a lot of time in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, and usually the streams and rivers are full of ducks and Canadian geese. I found this Mallard in the beautiful park at Cherokee, NC.

If you are an artist, buying many frames, you may like this tip.  Ask your favorite framer to make you standard size frames from his "end pieces" of moldings.  Often these are thrown away and my framer is happy to have a chance to use them.  As a result, he sells them very inexpensively, attracting more business from artists.  A win, win situation.


Don't forget to use coupon code NEWYEAR25 to get an additional 25% off the paintings listed in my MAKE ME AN OFFER section of my Etsy site.  You will find a great selection of well priced paintings.

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Abstract Landscape "Red Sky" by Carol Schiff, 8x8x.1.5" Oil on Canvas

Red Sky in the Morning
Sailors Take Warning

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Due to the great response I have had on my Christmas 25% off sale, I have decided to extend it for a short time into the New Year.  Just follow this link and receive a 25% discount of the already reduced prices in my "MAKE ME AN OFFER" section of my Etsy store.  Happy shopping!


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Pet Portrait, Daily Painting, "A Face to Die For" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil

Years ago, I collected commissions for pet portraits.  Eventually, I tired of painting from what were usually very bad images and drifted in other directions.  Every once in a while, I will see a puppy or kitten that I want to paint.....like this one.

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I couldn't resist that little face, or, the sunlight that was pouring in behind.

Abstract Seascape, "C" by Carol Schiff, 8x8x1.5" Oil

If you are shoveling snow this morning...maybe this will help warm you up!

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If you are looking for a bargain (and who isn't?) check out the MAKE ME AN OFFER section on my Etsy site here.  These paintings are already reduced and to celebrate the season, you can receive another 25% off by using the coupon code CHRISTMAS25.  My gift to you........it all goes away on New Years Eve.

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Abstract Landscape, Daily Painting, "Peaks" by Carol Schiff, 8x8x1.5" Oil SOLD

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Mountain Landscape painted with palette knife.

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Just a few day's until Christmas.  Hopefully all your gifts have been purchased and are wrapped and waiting to surprise that special person in your life.  If you are still in the buying mood, check out the 'MAKE ME AN OFFER' section of my Etsy site here.  All the paintings in this section are already reduced and for the next few days you can use coupon code CHRISTMAS25 to receive an additional 25% discount.Hurry on over there before it goes away!




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Paintings On Sale by Carol Schiff, Original 6x8" Oil Paintings

This is a selection of a few of the paintings in my 'MAKE ME AN OFFER" section of my Etsy site.  The link is here.  All these paintings, and more, have already been reduced but to celebrate the season, I am offering an additional 25% discount.  Just use coupon code CHRISTMAS25 .

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