Colorado Landscape Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, Mountains and Field Flowers

 

I am in to mountains these days.  I am, after all , surrounded by them since my move to NC.

 These mountains, however are in Colorado.....the famous Rockies.

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This is a 9x12 oil on canvas panel.

Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com

Mountain Landscape Oil Painting, Appalachia Artwork, Asheville Artist, Small Oil Painting,, Daily Painting

Another beautiful view of Appalachia!

We live in Asheville, where the Blue Ridge Mountains, meet the Smoky Mountains.

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 The views are beautiful, and changing every moment of the day.

I see a painting, wherever I look!

Carol Schiff

www.CarolASchiff.com

www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com

Daily Farm Painting, "Valley View" 7x5" SOLD

Red barn, green grass, a little fishing pond.....what more could you ask for on a lazy summer day?

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This farm is down the road from us on Conley's Creek Road.  I must have painted it 30 or more times.  Each time, I think I have said everything I can, but then I find myself drawn to it again.  A different angle, or new time of day.....it pulls me in time after time.

Set in the valley, I pass it each time I leave my house.  It is the most picturesque spot I know.  Surrounded by mountains and with a curvy drive, the light effects are always spectacular.

Landscape, "Barn on Thomas Valley Road" 6x8" SOLD

When we are in the mountains of North Carolina, we pass this barn on our way to town.  It sits between the mountains on the shores of the Tuckaseegee River, on a beautiful little winding road.

I love the rural life style.  It reminds me of my childhood in Ohio.  I never lived on a farm, but my cousins did and I would visit often.  In these fast paced days of rushing from one spot to another, those lazy, hazy days of the past seem very attractive.  I am fortunate to get a taste of that life now and then.

Hope you find a peaceful moment or two in your day.

One another note, I was checking my stats to what  referring URL's send traffic to my blog and noticed that  many of my readers come from one specific blog.......www.CarolMarine.blogspot.com.  Carol was kind enough to include  me on her blog list several years ago.  I know you are all familiar with her work as she is "Queen of Art Blogs"  but she is also a wonderful kind woman.  So, thank you Carol!  If you have not been to her blog today, please stop bye.

Daily Landscape Painting, "Blue Ridge Switchback" 6x8 SOLD

Today's daily painting is one of my favorites.  We decided to take a drive to Water Rock Knob, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in beautiful North Carolina.

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It was a beautiful, clear October day and I tried hard to capture the clear skies and gorgeous fall foliage.

Living in Florida for 40 years, I miss the fall colors and smells I remember from my childhood in Ohio.  It is  the best part of my visits to North Carolina and I try to get there in mid-October every year.

As a child I loved to rake the leaves into a pile and take a running jump right into the middle.  In those days we would rake the yard and then burn the leaves.  There was nothing better than walking to school on a sidewalk covered with leaves, crackling under my feet as I shuffled along.  Evenings conjure up memories of hay rides followed by warm donuts and cider.  That's before the days of Dunkin Donuts, these were home made and covered in sugar and cinnamon.

I am sorry my grandchildren will never have those memories, but I know when they think back on their childhoods they will find something equally as pleasing to remember.

Daily Painting, "Coastal Wildflower" Landscape, 6x8" SOLD

This little painting is not a real place.  I was thinking about the coast of California, where the mountains  collide with the sea.

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It's a big stretch for me to paint without an image of some type in front of me.  Abstract artists do it all the time.  I spent months just slapping on paint and always ending up with the same muddy, uninteresting, scraper.  Being a slow learner, I repeated the action time and again before the light bulb came on.

Many successful artists work in that manner, but I need more structure.  I must have a goal, a composition in mind, some kind of plan for movement, values, colors.  Don't get me wrong, I don't think this is a great example, but for me, it is a little step forward.

Daily Painting, "White Fence, Red Barn", Oil 16x16

In the summer, I spend almost as much time in the mountains of the Carolina's as I do in Florida.  I am always struck by the beauty of the mountain farms.

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Maybe its due to the fast paced life we all seem to lead these days.  Usually I have a problem sitting to read a book for more the five minutes.  But take me to the mountains and I can sit on my porch for hours, just drinking in the beauty of my surroundings.

I start the day with coffee, on my front porch, watching the wild turkeys come down from the mountain for breakfast.  This is usually followed by two or three hours of reading whatever novel has me captivated.  Many days I am still in my jams at noon.   Life is good!

Do you have a favorite place you go to just chill out?

You may have noticed that I added a sale page on the right sidebar.  Just click on the link to review all my works that are on sale.  Lots to choose from!

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!!!

SUMMER IN THE BLUE RIDGE, 8x6, OIL, SOLD

The mountains are a beautiful place to be in the summer.

Mother Nature's garden is the most stunning of all.

Enjoy the day!!

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THE TOP OF THE WORLD, 6x8, OIL on Canvas Board

Waterrock Knob is a must-stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Located at Milepost 451.2 (just 18 miles from the end of the Parkway), it features the last hiking trail along the Parkway as you travel toward the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This peak (6,292 feet) is the 16th highest mountain in the Eastern United States - and the the 15th highest of the 40 mountains in North Carolina over 6,000 feet. There are fantastic views both east and west from the parking area, home to a Visitors Center and restrooms. It's one of the best places in the North Carolina mountains to watch a sunrise or sunset.

If you have never climbed a mountain, this is not the one to start on!

Although the trail is not long, only 1.4 miles, it is very steep and involved climbing over giant boulders, some of which were spotted with blood (yikes!).

On the other hand, my 9 year old grandson sprinted up the trail like a deer.

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Johnny's Barn, 6x8", original oil, canvas board SOLD

"I was so naive as a kid I used to sneak behind the barn and do nothing."

~ Johnny Carson (October 23, 1925 - January 23, 2005)

This is not really "Johnny's Barn", but I kind of liked the idea of him sitting back there, trying to think up something unacceptable to do.

This is the final post for "Barn Week" at the studio.  I still have more barn paintings rattling around but I will save them for another time.  Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping bye.

LONG SHADOWS II, OIL, 6X6, CANVAS BOARD SOLD

A tiny silhouetted sapling, 

whipping in the winter wind,

makes a mile-long shadow,

across the creek, over the clearing

and far into the woods in the shadow of 

faraway mountains,

slate blue flares pink

then fades.

Ruth Hill

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Mountain Memories, 7x11, mixed media

Something a little bit different today..............

As much as I love the beach, I also love the mountains.

I always hear music in the air when I visit the Smoky's........

Hope you enjoy this little post card from North Carolina!

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MOUNTAIN HOME, 6X8, OIL

In my Tennessee mountain home 
Life is as peaceful as a baby's sigh 
In my Tennessee mountain home 
Crickets sing in the fields near by 

Dolly Parton

If it's good enough for Dolly, it's good enough for me! Just put your feet up and relax awhile.

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LONG SHADOWS, 5X7, OIL, SOLD

I have been playing with the palette knife off and on for the last month and I'm begining to get quite fond of it.  For me, it is a nice change when you get those "painting blues".

MOUNTAIN POPPIES, 5x5, OIL

I find it hard to believe that summer is gone.  One of the disadvantages of living in Florida  is that we have not had much of a weather change yet.  It is hard to get excited when instead of 95 degree days we are having 91 degree days.  If it wasn't for the stores who have displays of colorful leaves and pumpkins, we would still be wearing white!  As a result, here I am, still painting summer scenes!

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THE OLD DOGWOOD TREE, 7X5, OIL, SOLD

This is the view from my house in the mountains.  An old dogwood tree, with the sun coming up behind the mountains.  Usually there are a flock of wild turkey down the hill, next to the creek.  Six weeks from now the mountain will be covered in red, oranges and yellows.  My favorite time of the year and my favorite place to start the day.

Only two days left of my "Blog visitor's Sale".  Friday will be the last day.  Here are the rules:  Go to my Etsy sites, CarolSchiffStudio or CarolOnEdge and purchase any painting.  When I receive notification of payment from Paypal, I will refund back 20% of the purchase price to you.  You do not have to have a Paypal account and you can pay through Paypal with a credit card.  Just a little thank you for my viewers who have stuck with me for two years of blogging!

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