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The area was very dry and had no rain for the two months I was there. I am sad to say that most of the fires were purposely set.
What is happening to our country!
Thanks for visiting my blog today.
CAROL SCHIFF FLOWER POWER Daily Painting
Monday, November 28, 2016
Floral Landscape Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, 8x8x1.5" Oil
Inspired by my recent stay in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
This lovely garden was at Lake Junaluska, just five minutes from our home. So sorry to say that it is the very area of western North Carolina that has been suffering from wildfires, burning for well over a month. We left before they got too close, but we did have one day with heavy smoke in the air.
The area was very dry and had no rain for the two months I was there. I am sad to say that most of the fires were purposely set.
What is happening to our country!
Thanks for visiting my blog today.
Carol Schiff
The area was very dry and had no rain for the two months I was there. I am sad to say that most of the fires were purposely set.
What is happening to our country!
Thanks for visiting my blog today.
Saturday, November 26, 2016
A Painting Workshop with Elio Camacho
A few weeks ago, my friends Carmen and Donna and I drove to Fernandina Beach, FL to attend a 4 day workshop with Elio Camacho. Elio is one of my favorite painters and my very favorite instructor and I have been lucky enough to attend with workshops twice a year for the past three years.
I started each day with this beautiful sunrise over the ocean, while eating breakfast at the hotel.
This is one of Elio's 36x48" demos that he paints in just three hours!
Here Elio met a challenge to paint without darks. He often states a painting should bring it's own light. I think this one meets that requirement
Another of his larger than life paintings.
This was a 25 minute demo he did for us on foam core. He pushed the color even more than usual and got wild and crazy.
His brushwork is very exciting...something I am hoping to bring to my work.
Elio spent a year painting blue studies, then moved on and studied yellows and reds. He likes to set up still life, to challenge his students, all in a single color. He believes red is the most difficult color to paint. If you can do a red painting, you can really see color. This is a 20 minute demo he did for us one day.
We hated to leave the workshop after 3.5 intense and fun days. To console ourselves, we had a final lunch of fried shrimp at our favorite eatery.
A final photo of Carmen and Donna, de-stressing with ice cream in front of Island Art Association. We thank the members for hosting us once again. Then we hop into our car for the drive home.
One last classic Elio demo that he painted in about 15 minutes, out of his head. I almost cried when he scrapped it off the next morning.
Needless to say, we are excited to return for his next Florida workshop in the spring. You can find his workshop schedule here.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Here Elio met a challenge to paint without darks. He often states a painting should bring it's own light. I think this one meets that requirement
Another of his larger than life paintings.
This was a 25 minute demo he did for us on foam core. He pushed the color even more than usual and got wild and crazy.
His brushwork is very exciting...something I am hoping to bring to my work.
Elio spent a year painting blue studies, then moved on and studied yellows and reds. He likes to set up still life, to challenge his students, all in a single color. He believes red is the most difficult color to paint. If you can do a red painting, you can really see color. This is a 20 minute demo he did for us one day.
We hated to leave the workshop after 3.5 intense and fun days. To console ourselves, we had a final lunch of fried shrimp at our favorite eatery.
A final photo of Carmen and Donna, de-stressing with ice cream in front of Island Art Association. We thank the members for hosting us once again. Then we hop into our car for the drive home.
One last classic Elio demo that he painted in about 15 minutes, out of his head. I almost cried when he scrapped it off the next morning.
Needless to say, we are excited to return for his next Florida workshop in the spring. You can find his workshop schedule here.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Small Floral Still Life, "African Violet", 6x8" Oil SOLD
Now that spring is here, flowers are starting to bloom everywhere.
Of course, this one doesn't even need sunlight!
Carol Schiff
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The beauty of African Violets is that with a little sunlight, they will bloom all year round.
Of course, this one doesn't even need sunlight!
Carol Schiff
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Small Coneflower Painting, Flower Painting, Floral Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" Floral Landscape
I planted coneflower (echinacea) around my home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. So...of course, I had to paint them too.
I find them to be easy to grown, and cheerful, with their giant heads and quirky style.
I painted several coneflower paintings last summer, in many sizes and styles. Somehow, this little one was overlooked and never posted.
All in all, I feel good about the results. Hope you like it too.
Have a blessed day!
Carol Schiff
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I painted several coneflower paintings last summer, in many sizes and styles. Somehow, this little one was overlooked and never posted.
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I tried to keep it fresh and simple, painting with a large brush. I also tried to keep the colors harmonized. |
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Daily Painting, Fiddlehead Fern Painting, Small OIl Painting, 11x14 Oil NFS
This small oil painting came about because of a trip I took to North Carolina in the spring. I live in Florida, so we don't get a lot of spring flowers, and when I saw this bed of ferns coming to life, I had to paint them.
I was surprised how quickly they grew, with obvious growth from day to day.
I decided to use a dark background to really highlight the ferns and keep my palette restricted to greens, blues and purples. I have been pleased with the results of this painting, which is a departure from my usual style. Blues are very difficult to photograph accurately and although the background color appears to be a deep blue, the actual color is close to a black,
This piece is available at the link above as an original, or here as a giclee' canvas print in the size of your choice.
Thanks for viewing my blog today. I hope you take time every day, to smell the roses.
MY PRINTS
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I decided to use a dark background to really highlight the ferns and keep my palette restricted to greens, blues and purples. I have been pleased with the results of this painting, which is a departure from my usual style. Blues are very difficult to photograph accurately and although the background color appears to be a deep blue, the actual color is close to a black,
This piece is available at the link above as an original, or here as a giclee' canvas print in the size of your choice.
Thanks for viewing my blog today. I hope you take time every day, to smell the roses.
MY PRINTS
Thursday, October 20, 2016
My Trip to Three Sister Vineyards
Do you remember my announcement that my painting has been selected for a wine lable? Well here it is, in all it's glory! It is a pineapple infused chardonnay, and my new favorite wine.
Naturally, I had to make a trip to the vineyard, and I am so happy I did.
Three Sisters Vineyard in Dahlonega, GA is a great experience for everyone. This weekend, they have food trucks and live music.
The grounds are charming.
The new barn for events of all kinds, including weddings.
The perfect place to enjoy your bottle of wine.....just outside the tasting room.
Touches of Fall are everywhere. We Floridians eat that up!
Inside the tasting room, we were warmly greeted by the family. Did I mention this is a family business? Can you tell everyone is enjoying their selections.
There is no end to the charming views of this historic property.
184 acres of North Georgia Mountain vineyard beauty and the oldest continuously operated vineyard and winery on the Dahlonega Plateau.
Overlooked by Three Sisters Mountains
It was not easy pulling my husband away. Neither of us wanted to end this wonderful and relaxing afternoon.
A special thanks to Doug and Sharon for sharing their fabulous piece of heaven.
Carol Schiff
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Flower Painting | Floral Still Life | Small Oil Painting | Rhododendron by Carol Schiff 6x8 Oil
Still painting flowers! Hope you have not tired of them yet. I will try to break up the flower posts with other subject matter, just to keep you awake.
This petite bouquet of rhododendron blossoms grew next to my house in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I snipped a few and placed them in a jelly jar on my kitchen window sill. I love the effect of the darkened flowers with the bright light flowing in behind them.
My goal with these little works is to keep strong basic shapes and let the viewer's eye fill in missing pieces. As you can see from this photo, the paint is thick and the strokes are few.
Happy Morning to you!
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This petite bouquet of rhododendron blossoms grew next to my house in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I snipped a few and placed them in a jelly jar on my kitchen window sill. I love the effect of the darkened flowers with the bright light flowing in behind them.
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Happy Morning to you!
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