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, Oil, "The Beach at Sanibel", 6x8" SOLD

A recent trip to Sanibel brought me plenty of images to paint. Of course, the beach had to be the star.

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I had not visited the area for many, many years, and I must admit that I forgot how beautiful it is.  The water is aqua and clear, much like the tropical waters of the Caribbean Islands.

I passed this little group of sea oats every morning on the path to the sea.  My favorite activity was to walk the beach as the sun was rising, with only the occasional fisherman or shell hunter and lots of pelicans and gulls  for company.

Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, Seascape, "Pacific Blue" 4x12" SOLD

Most of my seascapes are from the Atlantic, or the Caribbean, but today I am visiting the Pacific.

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My reference photo was taken a few years ago on a trip to California with my daughter and granddaughter. We were in San Francisco most of the trip, but one afternoon we drove south to Half Moon Bay.

For us east coasters, the Pacific was an untamed beast, quite different from our usually gentle Atlantic.  Just that fact that we were peering down from a cliff and that the brave souls who ventured to the beach were all ON THE SHORE was foreign.  Not that we do not have sunbathers on the shore, but there are ALWAYS bathers or surfers in the water, even on the coldest of days.

I decided to use a palette knife on this scene to help capture the power  and texture.

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Daily Painting, "Atlantic Seascape", 8x10" SOLD

Who does not love the sea? The beach is a place of healing and joy. The salt cleanses us and the sun embraces us in its warmth. The ocean heals the heart, mind, and soul. 

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I have two loves, the sea and the mountains.  They both have their own beauty and are ever changing.  They both bring peace to my life.

I hope you find your own little slice of heaven this weekend.

Original Oil Beach Painting, 9x12", SOLD "Wind in her Hair"

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Abstract Daily Painting, "Layers", Seascape, 6x8" SOLD

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Well, maybe it's not exactly abstract, but it's not exactly impressionistic either.  I easily get confused over all the different types of "abstract" works.

Therefore, I will just proclaim that it is painted  freely and freshly, just like the sea.

What would you call this style?

Carol Schiff
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Daily Oil Painting, "Rushing To Shore", 6x8" SOLD

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I cannot go too long without painting the ocean.  Maybe it is the constant action, or the change in color that attracts me.

Maybe it is the atmosphere on the beach.  It's hard to be stressed  there.  Whatever the reason, this is one of my favorite things to paint.

Abstract Daily Painting,SOLD, Seascape, "Green Wave" 6x8"

Although I have been painting for over 20 years, I find, most of the time, it is a struggle, a case of give and take.  Some days I am pleased with the end results, some days, not so much!

This little painting is one I like.  It seemed to fall off my brush with very few strokes.  It is a very simple scene, and not to everyone's taste, but it made me feel good.

Thank you for viewing my little daily paintings.

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Tropical Landscape Daily Painting in Oil, SOLD "Island Vibe" 11x14

 
Aruba, Jamica, oooo I wanna take you
Bermuda, Bahama, Come on pretty momma

Key Largo, Montego, Baby why don't we just go?
Jamica

Off the Florida Keys,
There's a place called Kokomo

The Beach Boys
1989

Wishing you were here!

This painting has been licensed and reproduced as a hand-distressed solid wood plank wall decor.


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ANOTHER CALL FROM MOTHER, 16X20" Original , SOLD, Oil

Mother, Mother Ocean
I have heard your Call

I Wanted to Sail Your Waters
Since I was Three Feet Tall

A Pirate Looks at Forty
Jimmy Buffitt
1974



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"Palm That Stretched to the Sea" 6x12, Original Daily Painting

What do you see outside your window this morning?

Blowing snow?  Or palm trees and the sea?

Bring a touch of that tropical vacation into your home.

Have a great day!






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Daily Painting, "Waves", Seascape, 6x8", Oil, SOLD

I enjoy trying to capture the feel of the surf rushing to shore on my canvas.

The ocean seems to have a different character and color each time I visit.  This is the east coast of Florida, while California is much more rugged and has a deep rich blue hue.

I like to use my daily paintings very informally in my home.  Just prop them up where ever the mood strikes! No frame necessary!
 


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Palette Knife Daily Painting, "Sea Breeze" 8x10" Oil

TROPICAL ALERT!! It's time to take a break from shoveling snow and freezing temperatures.

Can you feel the breeze..............

Can you smell the ocean...........

Life is good!!

Have a great week!

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Daily Painting Seascape in Oil, 4x12" "Tropical Waters" SOLD

I love to do seascapes, especially with a palette knife, as it allows me to use plenty of texture.  I  like working with the ocean, it seems like a different place minute by minute.

How cool to have all this texture and all these shades of blue, aqua and green.

Being an artist is a good thing....I am very grateful.

Have a wonderful day!

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LITTLE HOUSE BY THE SEA, 6X8, OIL Daily Painting SOLD

By the sea, by the sea,
By the beautiful sea,
You and me, you and me
Oh how happy we'll be

from "For Me and My Gal"
Harold Atteridge/Harry Carroll  1914

Palm trees and oceans....life is good!

Thanks to Sam and Meakin at Island Time in Abaco for the use of their photograph.

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SUNRISE REFLECTING ON THE SURF, SOLD 6x8, OIL DAILY PAINTING

I have not done a daily painting seascape for quite some time, so I ventured down to the beach just in time to see the sun come up.  It is beautiful to see the sunrise no matter where you are...but it is down right stunning when you are sitting on the beach.

I hope your day is as inspirational as mine was!

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SURF IS UP!, 5x7, OIL

Just what I needed today!  I am so behind, trying to juggle about six balls in the air at once, knowing I cannot do it all, and I struck gold!  I found a little painting I had done months ago and somehow, forgotten to post.  So here it is, my lifesaver of the week!

Have a great weekend!

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LAUGHING THE SALTY WATER FROM THEIR MOUTHS SOLD

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Louder than gulls the little children scream 
Whom fathers haul into the jovial foam; 
But others fearlessly rush in, breast high, 
Laughing the salty water from their mouthes-- 
Heroes of the nursery. 


Robert Graves