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.

Daily Painting, Original Oil Landscape, "Beach TIme" SOLD

Now that summer is officially here,  I thought I would post my latest beach painting.

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A day at the beach is always a good day, and for me, morning is the best time to visit.

I added a little texture to the panel, before painting, and then used my palette knife to describe the sea oats and other beach vegetation.

Hope you enjoy your first summer weekend!

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.

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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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

A Call from Mother, 5x7, Original Oil, SOLD

Mother, Mother Ocean, I have heard your call
Wanted to sail upon your waters
Since I was three feet tall.

A Pirate Looks at Forty
Jimmy Buffett

Somehow, I never got around to posting this little seascape.  Hope you like it.

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LIFE IS GOOD, 4X12, OIL,SOLD

I wish I were here today, sitting on the beach, soaking up some rays, sea salt in the breeze.  Instead, I am stuck in my house for the fifth straight day.  I cannot walk.  I cannot paint.

 I cannot do anything other than prop my foot on a pile of pillows.  I had foot surgery last Thursday and cannot walk until  next Friday  or later.  It depends on how well I follow the doctor's orders.  If my foot stays lower than my heart, I will get doctor demerits.  So, I am trying to do as told...Friday looms far in the future.  Sorry I'm so grouchy.
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AND THEY JUST KEEP ROLLING ON, AND ON, AND ON, OIL, 6X8, SOLD

For me, it is almost as relaxing to paint the ocean as it is to just sit there and enjoy it.  The repeating waves are just the most calming,hypnotic thing I can think of.  Add in the sea birds calling and the roar of the waves and my shoulders unclench and my eyes start to droop in minutes.  What is your magic place that makes the world go away?

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SUNBABY II, OIL, 8X6, SOLD

We have had some very cold days here in Florida this week, as have many areas of  the US of A.  I thought I would post this painting from last summer, when it was hot and humid and we spent long days at the beach.
Feeling better yet?
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This is my entry in the StreetViewPaintOff contest.  It is a popular vote contest and the entries are coming in everyday.  I hope you will take the time to vote for your favorite, and of course, I hope that is me!  When you go to the blogspot  click on "How to enter" and then on "Enter Contest here" and finally "vote here".  Or just go to facebook and search for Street View Paint Off.

THE BEACH, 5X7, OIL, SOLD

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FLORIDA SURF, 8X10, OIL, SOLD

Florida is graced with the most amazing coastline and I am very happy to say that so far, the east coast has had no damage from the Gulf disaster.  We are enjoying the summer, while at the same time, it feels a little like having a time bomb ticking away.  To make matters worse, nobody knows what to expect if (when) a good ole tropical storm or hurricane comes blowing through.  So for the time being, we cross our fingers, pray a lot and wait to see what will be our future.

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OCEAN SUNRISE, 6X8, OIL SOLD

Some days it is really hard to find something to paint.  It is always fast or famine with me and today was a famine day.  I decided to do a little seascape as I have not painted one for months.  In fact, I painted two of them today, so tomorrow I will post the second piece.

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SOUTHERN VIEW FROM COCOA BEACH PIER, OIL, 5X7

If you look south, from the Cocoa Beach Pier, which is one of my favorite spots, this is what you see. Of course, I deleted about 2,000 people. I guess I should have put at least 60 or so of them in, but when I first started going to Cocoa Beach, it was oftem an empty beach you found,  That is how I still think of it.

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BEACHBOY, 18X24, OIL

I was cleaning out closets the other day and came across this painting. This is one of my very first oils. I saw this fellow on the beach one day and couldn't resist sneaking a photo.

SUMMER DREAMS, 5X7, OIL, SOLD

A little something to keep us going on this cold day of January. Spring is not too far away, especially if you live in Florida. We could get it as soon as mid-February! Come on down.

There is a wonderful new site on Etsy called "HeartsforHaiti" that is worth checking out. All items on the site have been donated by Etsy members. You can find art, vintage,
and all types of home-made items and supplies. All proceeds go to Doctors without borders. With Valentines Day coming up, they are featuring lots of "heart" items. This is an easy way to donate to a great cause and get a really neat one of a kind item at the same time. Even the shipping fees have been paid by the donor of the item.

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REFLECTIONS, 8X10, OIL, SOLD

The ocean was pretty active this time. I liked the reflection and the color changes in the

wave.

SURFING WEATHER, 5X7, OIL, SOLD

I lucked out and went to the beach one day,and was able to get some great surf photos. I didn't realize until later that a tropical storm was passing about 200 miles off shore, which was the reason for the larger than normal waves. The surfers were coming to the beach in droves!

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ANOTHER SEASCAPE, OIL, 5X7

I really enjoy doing these small seascapes. Fortunately, with the Atlantic nearby, I have a never ending source of new compositions. This one, I call impressionistic, bordering on abstract. What fun!

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MORNING SURF, 5X7, OIL, SOLD

It seems I cannot go too long before I get the urge to paint the ocean again. This is an early morning scene of the surf in central coastal Florida.
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