Saturday, March 31, 2018

Fur Babies, Pet Portrait, Dog Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 14x18" Oil

When my cousin, Susan, posted this image of her beloved pets, I contacted her immediately for permission to paint them.  She was thrilled and today's post is the result.

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Susan adores her pets and it is obvious they adore each other.  They are truly soul mates.


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I really enjoyed trying to convey the love of these magnificent specimens .

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Friday, March 30, 2018

Original Florida Coastal Landscape Red Cottage Painting "Off the Beaten Path" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin





Okay I have to admit it!! If I see an interesting dirt road I feel compelled to investigate. Of course if there is a no trespassing sign with a picture of a gun.. I'll move on. Seeing a flicker of a bright melon orange colored cottage through the trees peeked my interest. It sat next to a thatch roofed gazebo. Beyond was an area untouched and full of tropical vegetation.
Who lives in this interesting cottage? 


Red Cottage, Grass Hut Painting

 8"x6"x.26 Acrylic on Panel/Available

$40.00

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Original Contemporary Abstract Seascape Painting "Rivers End" by International Seascape Artist Arrachme

                       
20"x16" Acrylics on Canvas/available


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Botanical Fine Art Painting, Wildlife, Nature, Insect ”BIRIBA FRUIT WITH HAIRSTREAK BUTTERFLY" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe



This is the fruit of Biriba Tree. It  is a tropical fruit that I discovered while leading an artist tour to Costa Rica. Read about my 2018 Costa Rica tour and how to join in at the bottom of this post.


FRESH OFF THE EASEL...

14"x10" Watercolor on Paper/Available

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Thursday, March 29, 2018

Pelican Painting, Wildlife Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, SOLD

We spent a lovely afternoon at Pt Canaveral recently.  Of course, we were surrounded by birds.

I was inspired by this pelican, hunkered down on a piling.

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I realized that many of the paintings, that give me the most joy, are birds.  I am committed to painting more of them.

The biggest block is getting good photos to work from.

I want to share some of my other photos from this trip to Pt. Canaveral.





As you can see, it was a wonderful day.  Grandson came along, making it even more special!

Carol Schiff

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Contemporary Modern Abstract Art Paintings by Filomena de Andrade Booth


Ebb Tide
48" x 36" x 1.5"
Acrylic on gallery wrap canvas

This was a fun painting to work on.  Sometimes I struggle bringing a painting to life and other times, everything falls into place without a problem...love when that happens!  It's been a while since I worked on a canvas this large, so I was concerned that I might not be able to finish in one session.  I can rarely get back into the "groove" the following day, so I'm glad that I was able to finish it on the same day.  

Ebb Tide measures 48" x 36".  This  boldly colored, textural, acrylic modern art abstract painting is stretched on 1.5" gallery wrap canvas.    The 1.5" sides are painted in a shimmery gray/black Micaceous Iron Oxide.  Only the finest professional artist materials were used in the creation of this work.    The painting is signed on the side, dated and signed on the back.  It is wired and ready to hang.  A clear acrylic satin varnish has been applied to seal and protect the beauty of this painting. 

Original 2018



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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Impressionism Florida Landscape Painting "Tiki Time" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin



20x16x7/8 Acrylic on Canvas/Available

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Beach Paradise, Oil Painting on Canvas Panel, 9x6 Seascape Daily Painting by Carmen Beecher


I'm running out of titles for these beach scenes. How many ways can you describe such a beautiful place? I worked on this while getting windows installed and pavers put down in the driveway. My easel was really the only place I could be out of the way, so the drills were drilling and the saws were sawing, and I pretended I was back on North Captiva Island listening to the sound of the Laughing Gulls.

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Contemporary Abstract Seascape Painting “Gravity Gives Way” by Contemporary International Seascape Artist Arrachme



This painting is part of the Peaceful Worlds Series
36"x36"x1.5"  Palette Knife Acrylics on Canvas/sold

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Botanical Fine Art Painting, "GREEN CHICKS AND HENS" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe



Hens and chicks are a favorite in my garden. I love they way they group and readily multiply as they spill over rocks and create a wonderful ground cover. Here I played with variation in mixing greens. It was interesting to see how many shades of green were in such a small section. I magnified the drawing to give it impact and stand out. Such small things are often overlooked.


16"x12" Watercolor on Paper/Available

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Monday, March 26, 2018

Sea Life Art Painting,Fish, KOI "Koi With Water Lilies" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin



3"x12".75  Acrylic on Canvas/sold

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Abstract Art, Expressionism, Contemporary Painting “Pretty in Pink” by Contemporary Artist Maggie Demarco


59"x54"x 1.5  Mixed Media on Canvas-Available

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Playing with Paint, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, 10x10x3" Abstract Oil Painting

Today is gray, foggy and damp, so I decided to post the most fun painting I could find.


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You know how I love color and texture and this little painting has it all.

I painted it on a 8x8x3" canvas, so even the shape is unique.  It's chunky and cute and it resides on a bookshelf , where it brightens the whole room.  I cannot help but smile each time I look at it.

The canvas was a mistake.  I did not realize how deep it was when I ordered it.  What could I possibly do with it?  Well, for this painting, I think it is perfect!

Have a fantastic day!


Carol Schiff

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Storm Warning
48" x 40" x 1.5"
Acrylic on canvas
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Contemporary Abstract Seascape Painting “Music of the Sea” by Contemporary International Seascape Artist Arrachme



This painting is part of the Peaceful World Series

24"x24"x1.5"  Acrylics on Canvas/Available

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Botanical Fine Art Painting, "STRIPED PAJAMAS" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe


This orchid is a Paphiopedilum, often called the Venus slipper. It is a genus of the Lady slipper orchid and has the most unusual waxy flowers. Many orchids are found high in the tree canopy but the Paphiopedilum is a terrestrial orchid is found on the forest floor. This orchid is the Paph.rothschildianum


20"x10" Watercolor on Paper/Available

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Friday, March 23, 2018

Sea Life Art Painting,Fish, KOI "The Block Party" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin




The Block Party is a palette knife done with oils. Koi ponds and Florida seem to be a great fit. The koi are so friendly and always on the search for a little snack or maybe just a visit. They seem to live in a perpetual party state. When I would go outside to feed my koi they knew it was me and always seemed overjoyed to seem me. That's why I named my painting The Block Party. I always loved a Block Party!




16"x20"x7/8"  Oil on Canvas

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Original Contemporary Landscape Painting, “The White Moon“ by Contemporary International Artist Arrachme



Peaceful Worlds Series tells a Tale of Another World Existing in the same moment of time. Blue Moon is one in the series. 

24"x24"x1.5" Mixed Media,Palette Knife on Gallery Wrapped Canvas/Available

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My paintings on the runway??

Several  months ago, I was contacted by an Israeli fashion designer, Assaf Pelleg.  He was designing his 2017 Spring/Summer Line, and wanted to use one of my paintings in his work.  I agreed to work with him, and we found two of my artworks that were of interest to him.

For several months, I heard nothing!  Then, suddenly, an email with the completed designs.





I am thrilled with the results!  

This is the fun part of what I do.  I sometimes struggle for days, over a specific artwork.  Just this week, I have worked on a piece for 3 days, and scrapped it this morning!  Then there are the boring hours after hours of internet work.  Taking photos, editing them, posting them.  Sometimes it seems the reward, is not enough to justify the effort. 

 But then, one day, a painting effortlessly falls off my brush, or a student sends me his power point presentation about how he was influenced by my art, or someone on the other side of the world, likes my work enough to place it in his collection.

That is the payoff!

Thanks for reading my blog today!

Carol Schiff

Botanical Fine Art Painting, Butterfly,Nature "PURPLE VANDA" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe




I love purple and I love orchids! I moved to Florida in 2011 after living in New Jersey for 50 years. The climate in Florida is semi-tropical and orchids literally grow in, on and around trees! They are super fun to paint, ranging in all sizes, bizarre shapes and fantastic colors. In this painting I decided to show how this Vanda orchid grows off a tree branch. The branch was done in graphite so as not to distract from the beautiful flower. I couldn't resist putting in a butterfly just for even more fun! 



30"x24" Watercolor on Paper/Available

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Original Contemporary Landscape Painting, “The Blue Moon“ by Contemporary International Artist Arrachme




Peaceful World Series tells a Tale of Another World Existing in the same moment of time. Blue Moon is one in the series. Stay tuned. 

24"x24"x1.5" Mixed Media, Palette Knife on Gallery Wrapped Canvas/Available

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Botanical Fine Art Painting, ,Nature "DENDROBIUM AGGREGATUM" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe



14"x11" Watercolor on Paper/Available

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Abstract Art, Expressionism, Contemporary Painting “Free Fall II” by Contemporary Artist Maggie Demarco


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Monday, March 19, 2018

Water Painting, Fish, Koi,"Cool Water Sanctuary" Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin

This painting is a gallery wrap canvas. It has a gloss finish . In Cool Water Sanctuary the star of the show is the bright yellow koi, George. He is about to deliver an important bit of news to his fellow koi. What do you think that news might be? 

34"x24"x1.5" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas/sold

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Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting,Environmental Art “After the Tsunami” by Contemporary International Abstract Artist Arrachme

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Created for South Korean Exhibition Visible Poetry Connecting the World founder Yoo   Choong Yeul, event by Hanam City.

 18"x28"x7/8"  Acrylic on Canvas/sold

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Red Sky in the Mountains, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 8x12x.75" Oil

Mornings in Carolina are so special.

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One of my favorite ways to start the day, is sipping my coffee on the deck, while the morning mist burns off.  It is so peaceful....as if I am alone in the world.  Sounds are muted and I feel protected.

 The Cherokee named it Nantahala, which means "land of the mid day sun".

Enjoy your day!

Carol Schiff
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Botanical Fine Art Painting, Orchid ,Nature “Mr. Purple” The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe



18"x14" Watercolor and Gouache on Paper/Available

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Friday, March 16, 2018

Impressionism Seascape,Coastal Art Painting "Unexpected Pathway" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin




 Softly swaying, this lone palm caught my attention. Have I ever walked down this pathway  before? The sand is so soft and deep.  It appears I'm the first to travel this path in a while,  there are no prints  before mine. The atmosphere has a misty quality,  almost as though a  gentle rain is about to burst  from the Heavens.   Finding this pathway...pure joy!12"x16" Oil on Canvas

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Where do I go from here?, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting

Traditionally, January is when we evaluate our performance over the last twelve months, and look at the direction we are headed.  I am a little late!

Artistically, I see nothing but question marks.  I want to have a clear plan, a path to follow and mark my progress, but alas, it evades me.


I looked through my posts from last year, and picked out my favorite pieces, hoping against hope that they will tell me where I am headed.



 Abstract Expressionism?


Maybe....


Thick Paint?

 Impressionism?




 Brushwork?
 Knife?

Really thin paint?




Or does it really matter?



All this thinking is making my head hurt!  

I am happy I found this many pieces, from last year, that speak to ME.  I am happy with them which makes me happy with me.

Maybe 2018 will find me treading the straight and narrow.....but somehow, I don't think so.

Thank you all, for joining me on my crazy, unplanned journey!