Island Marketplace, Large Figurative Painting, 52x26x1.5" Original Painting

I consider myself to be a daily painter.  As a daily painter, most of my work is small, many times just 6x8".

 My painting today is a different story at 52" x 26".  Not my largest painting ever...but right up there.

Purchase Here

I enjoy painting large, but it does present other issues.  Framing or no frame?  Such a large piece means a large investment in framing....a frame your client may or may not approve.

Where do I store it?  Not everyone has the luxury of a spacious studio.  I am one of those people.  Since downsizing, I have even less space to store unsold artwork.

The logistics of painting such a large piece, is not to be ignored.  My aging knees protest at the thought of climbing up and down a step stool to paint.

So, this piece may continue to be one of my rare, larger efforts.

Thanks for reading my blog today.

Carol Schiff

www.CarolASchiff.com

www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com

www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com

Landscape Painting, Figurative Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" Oil on Panel, SOLD

SOLD

detail

A reminder of summer days.

Carol Schiff
www.CarolASchiff.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com

In the Surf, 11x14" Child Oil Painting,Daily Painting,Small Oil Painting , Figurative Painting SOLD

It may seem an odd time to post a child playing in the surf, for many of you, but here in the land of sunshine, anything is possible.

Actually this was a commission and also a surprise for the lucky Dad.

SOLD

I had my usual problem of photographing blues accurately.  The water is much more of a blue gray in real life.

The face is in shadow and her pony tail did not show in the photo, so we had to make our own.

My favorite part of this composition was the great reflections in the water.

LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK
JOIN ME ON ETSY

MY WEBSITE

MY PRINTS

MY PRINTS ON WOOD

MY ART ON HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Thanks for visiting my blog today!

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

Figurative Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 14x18" Figurative Oil Painting "Just another Sunset", SOLD

This painting was a Christmas commission of two young sisters.

SOLD

I love the composition of this painting.  Two loving sisters, with that protective arm around the little one.

The big challenge here was to represent the beautiful sunset, without allowing it to become the bride of the painting.

LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK
JOIN ME ON ETSY

MY WEBSITE

MY PRINTS

MY PRINTS ON WOOD

MY ART ON HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

 My client was wonderful, commissioning me way back in August, which allowed me plenty of time to complete this painting.

Thanks so much for viewing my blog today.

Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com

Cowgirl Portrait, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, "Redheaded Cowgirl", 6x8" Oil

purchase here
95.00 + shipping

I few years ago, I went to a real cattle drive in Florida. Cattle were herded across the state and cowboys and cowgirls spent a week on horseback and in covered wagons.   They ate from the chuck wagon and slept outside on the ground.   I found this cowgirl resting next to a campfire on the last day of the drive.

I painted this several years ago, but for one reason or another, have never posted it before.

If you have never painted a redhead, I highly recommend it.  Such fun!

This piece is part of my "Women in Hats" series.

Thanks for viewing my blog today!

LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK
JOIN ME ON ETSY

MY WEBSITE

MY PRINTS

www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com

Painting on Sale, Figurative Art, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, "Paris is for Lovers", 6x8" Oil on Panel

Paris is the "City of Love" and you see it everywhere....couples in love.  I think the public display has something to do with the cramped apartments available in Paris.  Space is at a premium!

purchase here
76. minus 20. rebate

I found this couple not far from the Eiffel tower, but you cannot visit Paris without seeing young couples demonstrating their feelings for each other.

Now for the deal of the day.....Purchase at the link above and you will be charged $75.95 and shipping. You must write ART SALE on the order to receive the discount.  As soon as I receive your payment, I will return a credit of 20.00 to your credit card or PayPal account.

This sale is only for readers of my blog, so if you don't write ART SALE on the order, I won't know you saw it here and you won't get a rebate.  This offer expires at 12:00 a.m. Friday July 10, 2015.

Thanks for viewing my art today.

LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK
JOIN ME ON ETSY

MY WEBSITE

MY PRINTS

www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com

Hula Dancer Painting, Daily Painting , Figurative Painting, Hawaiian Dancer by Carol Schiff, Free Shipping in USA and Canada

This was a little oil painting I did recently, which sold immediately.  Since then, I have had several requests to re-paint it in different sizes.  I thought it would be a good one to offer as a giclee print.

purchase here
54.95 - 79.95

Hope you enjoy viewing this today.

LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK
JOIN ME ON ETSY

MY WEBSITE

MY PRINTS

www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com

Hula Painting | Daily Painting | Small Oil Painting | Direct from Hawaii by Carol Schiff | 8x10 Figurative art, SOLD

This hula painting is probably as close as I will get to Hawaii.......but that is okay.  I can hear the music and the palms rustling in the breeze.

SOLD

I wonder if they can sit in those grass skirts.  It seems they would be VERY uncomfortable!

LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK
JOIN ME ON ETSY
CHECK OUT MY PRINTS

Thank you for reading my blog today!

www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com

Figurative Painting, "Tomorrow" by Carol Schiff, 11x14 Oil, SOLD

SOLD

Accepting commissions


Don't forget to check out my Etsy site here for already discounted paintings at an even lower price.  Just used coupon code CHRISTMAS25 for an additional 25% reduction on all paintings in my 'MAKE ME AN OFFER' section.

www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com

Original Pastel, "I Have a Dream"

I was notified a few days ago that my painting "I Have A Dream" has been awarded "Best of Show" in the May challenge at CFAI.com.

Purchase here

I'm thrilled to have this honor.

Several years ago, before cell phones etc, I was attending an Easter egg hunt when these two darling babies  suddenly embraced.  I was lucky enough to have a camera pointed in their direction at the right time.  When I saw the image, all I could think about was Martin Luther King's famous speech.

Recital II, Pastel, SOLD

Last month I posted a pastel painting of a young girl at the piano, a commission.  Today, I am posting the second piece, the younger sister.  My client loves the classic feel of the original work.  This one has a different focus.

SOLD


She wanted the viewer to notice the sheet music, which is upside down.

Figurative Daily Painting, "Young and in Love" 8x6" SOLD

Paris is the city of lovers.  Years ago, I wondered why it was designated as such.  Now that I have been there several times, and to many other cities, like London, Rome, San Francisco, New York, Tokyo and more, I realized that Paris is the only place that young lovers freely display their feelings for each other in public.

95 + 10

They are everywhere....in the parks, walking the streets, viewing museums, and enjoying cafe's.  They kiss, they cuddle, they hug. they are in their own little world where only two exist.

Is that also why Frenchmen have the reputation of being so romantic?  Which leads me to wonder...are Frenchmen romantic in other locations?  Or, are ALL Men romantic in FRANCE?  I welcome your discussion!  :-)

On another note.....The online magazine Vintage Indie asked to do a little interview with me.  You may enjoy reading it, just click on the link.

BIG SISTER, 8x6" Oil S0LD

As so often happens in life, this little girl appears to have the responsibility of her little brother, even though she appears to be very young herself.

96 + 10
sold

Ooops!  I think I was guilty of doing that myself.......so sorry Shelly!

She appears to be doing a good job of steering her little brother around and looks ever so charming in her red coat and boots.

A big thanks to Genie, from Paris and Beyond blog who was kind enough to share her reference image with me.

Daily Painting, Figurative, "Hula Mama" 6x8" SOLD

Have you been to the islands?  This post was inspired by my friends,  who just returned from a fabulous trip there.

SOLD

I am always looking for a new subject matter to paint...not an easy thing to do these days.  I am sure there are plenty of other paintings like this around, but I have not seen them.  Sooo, new to me!

I was expecting lots of trouble, as I don't do many figures, and on this one, I had to capture a certain "sway" to her body.  It actually went easier than expected!  Yea!

PS I just googled "hula girl painting" and there are a ton out there :-(

Recital, 9x14" Pastel, SOLD

Today, I am posting something quite different........for me. I have not worked in pastel for almost ten years, but when a friend asked me to paint her two granddaughters in the medium, I could not refuse her.

SOLD

We were both happy with the results of the first painting.

I love the fresh color of pastels, but I found it much more difficult than oils when I tried to nail the image
Hilda, I don't know how you do it!!

My client has two matching frames that she wanted to use.  Both paintings feature her granddaughters at the piano and the frames came with a clever mat  featuring sheet music.  My sweet husband helped me remove the old image and insert the painting.

I am working on the second painting now and will post it in the future.

Figurative Painting, "Boat Ride", 6x8" Oil SOLD

This was a piece of painter's candy!  Sweet, fun, yummy, and it didn't last too long.

SOLD

I hope you enjoyed it too!