Daily Painting, Oil, Original, Floral, "Sunny Pansy" SOLD

This is a re-post from last spring.  I liked the bright yellow flower against the blue background enough to show it to you again.

I must thank the City of Asheville, North Carolina, for filling their park with these cheerful and sunny pansies this spring.

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How could I resist this glorious yellow flower?

The weather in Asheville last week, was gorgeous in the mid 70's, and everything was in bloom. Dogwood ruled as it is seen everywhere you look, but these adorable, bright pansies cannot be beat for vibrant color.

Daily Painting, Seagull, Original Oil, 6x8" "Johnathan Livingston"

This guy is obviously cruisin', looking for lunch.   It always reminds me of that popular book from the 70's, "Johnathan Livingston Seagull".

I think this guy is saying "Is that a fat fish I see down there?".  Have no clue what the bluebird with a paintbrush  is doing!!!

Have a wonderful weekend...ENJOY!


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Still Life Daily Painting "Two of a Kind" 6x8, SOLD

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One of my favorite things to paint is a pear, especially if it involves back lighting.

Back lighting makes everything look dramatic, and my husband will tell you that no one loves drama more than I do!

There is a new week ahead....make the most of it!

MONET'S PASSION, 6X6, OIL,SOLD

" I perhaps owe becoming a painter to flowers"

Claude Monet

A salute to Monet with the colors and subject matter that inspired him.

I perhaps owe becoming a painter to Monet.

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A WALK IN THE GARDEN, 6X8, SOLD

Many days, when I try to paint, it is struggle, struggle, struggle.  Then, just when I think I am helpless and need to find something else to do all day, a painting will just drop off my brush with no help from me.  Such was the case with this one.  It may not be impressive to you, but for me, it is a winner.  

It did my heart good to finish a painting with no overworked passages and in record time.  I have been know to spend half a day on a little 5x7 or 6x8.  Usually when I do that, I finish the day with a scrape party.  So I was happy to finish this in less than an hour.  Now that my hopes were sky high, that I had finally found the key to successful paintings, I once again crashed and burned this morning!!

Do you fight this battle too? 

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ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE, 8X6, OIL

A few weeks ago, I awoke early, grabbed a cup of coffee and my camera and headed off to my favorite park on the inter-coastal.  I was rewarded with a peaceful morning, arriving just as daylight was breaking.  A blue heron was perched on a piling, contemplating breakfast, with the sun backlighting the scene.  

How could I not paint it??  Well, I didn't even try to resist.  A month from now, it may be 95 degrees with 100% humidity and everyone who lives in the southeast may be wondering, why??  I will have this little reminder of why.  For someone else, it may be a snow shovel or bad back, but for me, this will do the trick.

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THE WAY IT WAS, 8X6", OIL

This is 2011, but it could easily be 1939. Old Florida, before Mickey, a kinder, gentler, slower time.  No computers, or cell phones or even jet planes.  The Florida of Silver Springs and Cypress Gardens fame.  When people came to Florida for sunshine, beaches, and oranges.

Don't get me wrong.  It's not that I hate the time we live in, but, now and then, for just a moment or two, it's nice to close your eyes and think back.  Well, really far back,  as my mother didn't even know my father in  1939.  And, now that I think about it....there probably wasn't any air conditioning or mosquito control then either.   Never mind.

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WHITE CUP ON PINK, 6X8, OIL, SOLD

It's a rainy and dreary day today, just the kind of day you want to curl up with a soft blanket, a great novel, and a cup of hot chocolate.  I thought it would be the perfect day to post this coffee mug I painted a few weeks ago.

The purpose of the exercise was to paint an object with reflected color.

It was a fun exercise.

Now, time to find my blankey and book.

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HAVING A WONDERFUL TIME, WISH YOU WERE HERE, 8X6, OIL

The good life!  Don't ask me why, but living on the water seems like an extended vacation.  Not that I have ever lived on the water...close...once.....just across the street from the beach.  But, what did I know.  I was only 18 years old and assumed that I would always be on the beach.  Ha!  Thats when I didn't own a home, or pay insurance, or have kids.

So here I am, 10 miles from the ocean, not a sea gull in sight, and perfectly content.  But, I can still close my eyes and dream now and then.

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SIGN OF SPRING 5X7, OIL

This time of year, we all get tired of cold and dreary days and look forward to the first signs of spring.  I hope this little painting will put you in a "spring frame of mind".  It won't be long...I can feel it!

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Only a few more days to enter the drawing for one of my paintings at Art by Karena.  Check out her blog for details in this great give-away.

LEEK AND CHERRY TOMATOES, 6X8, OIL SOLD

It seems I always return to still life paintings and the ever popular fruits and vegetables.  Especially for small works, they are so much fun.

And of course, they are all double duty, first as models and secondly as lunch.
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ARTICHOKE AND RADISHES, 9X12, OIL

Something light and bright to bring cheer on a dark and cold winter evening.  Spring is just around the corner.

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Things are heating up in my painting  give-away.  To enter, just make a purchase from www.carolschiffstudio.etsy.com or www.carolonedge.etsy.com.  Your name will be entered once for each item you purchase thru March 31, 2011.  Good luck!

FINAL INSPECTION, 6X8, OIL, SOLD

My friend Genie, from the blog Paris and Beyond travels Paris, taking unusual and fascinating photos.  I am planning a trip to Paris in the spring and spend a lot of time on Genie's blog, drooling over her gorgeous photos.  When I saw this shot of French sailors in their colorful uniforms, I couldn't resist.

Thank you Genie, for being so generous with your images and for your glorious views of Paris.

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MANESUV MOST BRIDGE OF PRAGUE, 4X12, OIL

Have you been following Kay Zahn's blog and paint contest at www.streetviewpaintoff.com?  Every month she chooses a location and you have a month to paint from a Google streetview image  and post your painting.  Last month, the subject matter was the state of Florida.  I was lucky enough to win.  It was such a fun experience that I decided to try again this month.  Kay chose Prague as her subject this time.

If you like my little painting, maybe you will be kind enough to click here and vote for me.  Kay chooses the finalists by popular vote and than has a panel of judges determine the ultimate winner.  Please help me get in the finalists group!  You are given several votes, so you may vote for more than one painting.  Thank you!

GRAND CENTRAL STATION SCALLIONS, OIL, 8X6, SOLD

If you have ever been to Grand Central Station, you probably know the beautiful grocery there.  Oh, if only I could have that store in my neighborhood.  The most beautiful and tempting foods combined with the most unique and interesting displays I have ever seen in a grocery.  A feast for the eyes and a winning combination.
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HENS AND CHICKS II, 12X12, OIL

This is the companion to my previous post.  If you look closely, you will see a baby jade plant nestled in the pot too.
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Some of you may not be familiar with Etsy, so I decided to start showing some of the great items I see there.  Everything is hand-made or vintage on Etsy and I have found some of the most unique items.  It is my favorite shopping place these days.  This is a cute notions book from Karamagic.  Made of vintage materials with a bright gingham print bow for closure.  Wouldn't you love to pull this out of your suitcase when you find a button has popped off?  It's enough to make you WANT that to happen!  And only $7.00!  What a great "just because" gift for your best friend.

JUST A BUNCH OF CARROTS, 4X12, OIL, SOLD

I just received this back from a gallery, and I must say, I am happy to have it back.  It is one of my personal favorites and I feel like I have welcomed an old friend home.  I am listing it on Etsy, but if it doesn't sell quickly, it will have a home forever in my kitchen.  If you are interested in viewing it at it's best, click on the image to zoom in.
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SHADY LADY, 10X8, OIL SOLD

Once upon a time, this lovely lady lived happily on my back porch...until the big, bad, cold, northern winds blew through.  Now she is nothing but a pile of brown dried out petals.  I did my best to revive her with lots of water and sun, but alas, to no avail.  She has gone to hibiscus heaven and is no doubt enjoying herself there with thousands of other plants that came to live at my house for a brief amount of time.
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REFLECTED RED PEARS, 6X8, OIL

This doesn't really qualify as a "Christmas painting", but it does have the right colors.  I had a great time painting it, using both knife and brush.

Hope you all had a Merry Christmas.  I'm off to the gym, trying to burn off all those extra calories!

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$90

WATERROCK KNOB, 6X8, OIL, SOLD

Waterrock Knob offers stunning mountain views from the Blue Ridge Parkway, where it meanders into Smokey Mountain National Park.

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