Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Cow Painting, Daily Painting, "Bovine Portrait" by Carol Schiff, 11x14 Oil on Linen

A client wanted a cow painting, for licensing purposes.  I usually do daily painting of still life or landscape, but I have to admit I enjoyed both the horse, they originally chose,  and this cow painting.


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I painted on Senso linen canvas.  I had a pad of the linen around for several years but didn't really know what to do with it.  I found it had a different texture than the cotton canvas I usually paint on, but once I got into the painting, it was fine.

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My next problem was what to do with this unstretched painting.  After surveying several friends, I mounted it on a cradled wood panel.  I was told the perfect glue to use is YES GLUE available at craft stores.  I had some in my stash and I have to say it worked like a charm.  Then I trimmed the edges with a exacto knife and it turned out perfectly.  Now I can use the rest of my Senso linen canvas with no fear!

So, today I stretched my limits, both with the Senso canvas and the cow painting, and luckily both worked out for me!


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Original Palette Knife Aspen Tree Art Impressionism Landscape Painting "Afternoon Nuance" by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock



   24"x36" Oil on Canvas/Available

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SOLD- "Perfect Day in Provence" & "Monet's Bridge" 5 X 7 Oils



A customer bought both of these. I am thrilled! They are from 2 different painting trips to France, the lavender and sunflowers in Provence (2015) and Monet's bridge in Giverny (2013). I am glad that others can enjoy travelling with me.

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White Lilies in Brown Vase by Heather Braman


"White Lilies in Brown Vase"
by Heather Braman
Acrylic on canvas board, 8 inches by 10 inches

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Here we go again! Another painting challenge by Marion Hedger

 30 paintings in 30 day challenge
Collage of all 30 paintings
September 2015
by Marion Hedger
What was I thinking! I've signed up for another of Leslie Saeta's 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.
I probably won't complete 30 paintings, as my family visitors are here until the 9th September. If I'm lucky I might be able to cheat and paint a couple over the next two days when they are all staying in our holiday apartment in Nice. I have not been painting much this year as my father was ill and passed away in February and I have been organising the probate, add that to never having time in the summer anyway and I now feel I need a kick to get started again. 

These challenges can be hard, the pressure is all self inflicted, but it certainly helps to boost confidence and increase skills. 

I have taken part in 30 painting in 30 days challenges before and afterwards and always amazed at what I have achieved. They are not all winners of course, but many of them are. The collage above is of last Septembers challenge. Read the original post here.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Florida Landscape | Small Oil Painting | Daily Painting | Palm Grove by Carol Schiff | 8x6" Oil | SOLD

I was on a photo shoot one late afternoon, walking though wetlands and knee high grasses.  I was getting a little anxious as the wildlife and creepy crawlies get more active as the sun goes down.  When I came home, I found several reference photos that I was interested in painting, which made it all worth while.

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I liked the way the early evening light was hitting these palms, turning them from gray to gold.  This is a little study for a much larger piece that I am interested in trying.  Hopefully, I can get to it soon.


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"Henry" by Lynda Cookson

"Henry" is probably the painting I have ever had the most fun with. It was the day I decided to throw all caution to the wind and let my heart and paints do the work. He's presently in a gallery in Northern Ireland so if you're interested in himself, please just leave me a message.

"Henry" by Lynda Cookson

 

Monday, August 29, 2016

A Taste of Summer, sunflower and lavender by Marion Hedger

 "A taste of summer" sunflower and lavender painting
by Marion Hedger
19x27cm, oil on canvas board, palette knife painting
SOLD

This is a rework of one of my Garden 101 series and fresh off the easel today. At the time, I put it in my discard pile, as, although I liked the concept, the painting did not come out as expected.

I am not having a lot of success with my iris paintings at the moment, so as a change, I got this painting out and reworked it using a palette knife and fresher looking paint.
I really like it now. Quite loose and fresh looking to my eyes. Let me know what you think.
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"Dune Trio" by Ann McCann 5 X 7 Oils




Here is a trio of paintings from the dunes near Provincetown, MA. They capture the beautiful light that is found in Cape Cod. The light bounces off the water and sand, and the air sparkles. That is why so many painters have gravitated there over the last century. With this trio on your wall you could be at the beach all year round!

Flower Painting, Daily Painting, "Sunshine Mix" by Carol Schiff, 8x6" Oil SOLD

Today's flower painting is a little reminder that spring is not to far away! It seems like this must be the longest winter in the history of the world!
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 I liked the fresh brushwork and the abstract shapes in this painting



I like painting flowers because I love the vibrant colors and I can make the shapes whatever I want them to be.  Most of my flower paintings are free of detail and stress.  I almost feel like I am playing when I paint them.  The next time you are close to tearing your hair out, I highly recommend, step back and take a deep breath.....and work on a flower painting!



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Impressionism Colorado Landscape Painting "Christmas in the Canyon" by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock



 15"x30" Palette Knife Landscape Painting/Available

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"Dune Trio" by Ann McCann 5 X 7 Oils


Here is a trio of paintings from the dunes near Provincetown, MA. They capture the beautiful light that is found in Cape Cod. The light bounces off the water and sand, and the air just sparkles. That is why so many painters have gravitated there over the last century. With this trio you could be at the beach all year round!

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Original oil paintings Ocean Sailing and Joshua Tree Desert by Karen Tarlton


Joshua Tree Sunrise
20x24
We lived at Edwards AFB in the Mojave Desert 3 times in the last 20 years.
Quite the experience and one I'll never forget or regret!
This is my latest inspiration from my memories and life there.



16x20 
High Seas Sailing
My latest ocean and Van Gogh inspired painting!

Sunny Trio Miniature Treasure, Sunflower Floral Painting by Marion Hedger




Sunny Trio Miniature Treasure
palette knife painting
oil on loose canvas
10x15cm (4"x5")
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This miniature treasure is painted with a palette knife on canvas from a canvas pad by Belle Arti from Italy, who also make the canvas panels I use. It is a medium cotton canvas and primed. The surface is quite smooth but it accepts the palette knife quite nicely and I enjoy painting on this surface. I used a ground of yellow on the canvas which breaks through in place and adds light to the painting.
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Wildlife Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, "Gray Squirrel" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil SOLD

Have you ever tried to photograph wildlife?  I have, and consider it an exercise in frustration.  Many blurred images later, my friend and photographer, Ted Fuhrer, offered me the use of his images.  Thanks so much, Ted.

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This little guy looks very inquisitive and ready to bolt at the least movement.

  I enjoyed experimenting with painting his fur and directing the viewer's eye.  The animal is much the same color as the background in this scene.

 I put it in one of my black frames.  They seem to work perfectly for just about any painting.

Happy day to you!

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"Wild Profusion" by Lynda Cookson

"Wild Profusion" grew on me gradually. I challenged myself to work with a different colour palette as well as a longer (less rectangular) canvas than I usually use ... and to begin with the changes were too much for me! We humans are not particular to change, are we! However, I lived with it for a while until I reached the point I was happy to put it out there.

This cheerful painting is now for sale, unframed as yet, but painted around the edges, from my website HERE or click the images or their titles to be taken through to the sales page.

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March Thaw by Jane Boyd Impressionist Painter


The month of March is such a tease, especially in Northern Ontario....
Size: 6" x 8" oil on canvas panel
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Saturday, August 27, 2016

Abstract Seascape | Daily Painting | "Tropical Blues" by Carol Schiff | 6x8" Oil SOLD

Living close to the sea, I find it turns up in my painting in both a representative and non-representative form.  I guess this little daily painting falls somewhere between the two.



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 I painted this with a palette knife.  I like texture and feel it adds additional interest to my art.  I was thinking about the beautiful greens and blues of the tropical waters off the coast of Florida.  Further south they turn the most amazing shades of azure, but that will be another painting.







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I almost always show my paintings in black frames.  It would be hard to find an artwork that would not work well with black and it just makes the colors pop.

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"Red Poppy" by Lynda Cookson

I'm on a roll with the Red Poppies! This one, oil on paper, is for sale HERE or click the images or their titles.

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Friday, August 26, 2016

"Potted Mini Oranges" by Lynda Cookson

In a major effort to brighten up my studio and provide more still life subjects, I created an indoor flower garden in the large window of my studio. These mini potted oranges were one of the first finds to add their treasure to my garden.

"Potted Mini Oranges" is waiting to be framed so is not formally for sale yet ... but if you are interested, please email me HERE (lyndacookson@gmail.com) or click either of the images or their titles, and we can chat!

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Impressionism Colorado Landscape Painting "Blue Mountains" by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock



 18"x36" Palette Knife Landscape Painting/Available

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Small Seascape | Daily Painting | Small Oil Painting | Anatomy of a Wave by Carol Schiff | 6x8" Oil Original

This small seascape is a study of a cresting wave. Ask any surfer, it's all about the waves.  Waves appear to be all the same, but they are all unique.  I am finding that out, more and more as I paint one of my loves ......seascapes.


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Hope you enjoyed this little trip to the beach.

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Thursday, August 25, 2016

"Poppy in Fields of Lavender" by Lynda Cookson

This is another of the Poppies inspired by my visit to the Lavender Farm in Hitchin, Hertfordshire in the UK. Poppies grow wild amongst the Lavender, and the Pop! of scarlet red amongst the purples is something to behold!

This Poppy is waiting to be framed so is not formally for sale yet ... but if you are interested, please email me HERE (lyndacookson@gmail.com) or click either of the images or their titles, and we can chat!

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Fall Landscape, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" Oil

This little painting is a result of my recent stay in the Smoky Mountains.


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I've had an exhausting two months.  We left for our 2nd home in North Carolina the end of August, and returned home to Florida Nov.1  I had 12 hours at home, before I left for 5 wonderful days in a workshop with the fabulous painter, Elio Camacho.  Pure Heaven!

Elio is a charming and knowledgeable instructor and gives all his students an incredible amount of information and attention.  I am looking forward to his next series of Florida workshops in the spring.

Thanks for viewing my blog today.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Impressionism Aspen Tree Colorado Landscape Painting "The Glory of Spring" by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock


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Healing Ceilings, a story of love by Carol Schiff

I recently came in contact with a wonderful woman in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Amy Jo was a fan of my facebook page and sent me a link to her wonderful page called Healing Ceilings.  Amy Jo's husband just came through his second brush with cancer.  She and her husband were spending lots of time in the Cancer Care Center of North Carolina, he, getting treatment and she, waiting and observing. Observing the same people day after day, as they came in for their chemo or radiation treatments.  She decided to do something to brighten their lives and encourage them in their fight.



BlueBird of Happiness by Kathy Garvey
Amy Jo believes in the healing power of art.  She decided to brighten the days of these patients by giving them something inspiring to look at while they receive their treatments.  Out came those old, white, boring ceiling tiles to be replaced with individual tiles turned into creative art.  How she did this, I do not know, but she has single handedly installed hundreds of tiles in cancer care centers in the Raleigh area.

Peaceful Beach by Denette Schweikert

She contacted artists through Facebook and asked them to donate their work on ceiling tiles that she somehow supplies.  Nothing stops her.  When I saw her posts and decided to donate, she arranged for me to go to my local Lowes (in Florida) where I picked up a box of the proper tiles at no cost to me.  Naturally, I involved my painting group, Pieces of 8 and gathered additional volunteers from them. One of the group, Cindy Michaud, who summers out of town, was following the journey on Facebook. Being a person who does not let grass grow under her feet, she contacted Amy Jo and so far, has painted 6 tiles for the project.

Road to Sunshine by Cindy Michaud (2 tiles)

Garden of Inspiration by Cindy Michaud (4 tiles)
Everyone wanted to do peaceful scenes filled with inspiration.

Sailing the Bay by Mary Warnick

Ocean Sunrise by Carmen Beecher

I decided to do 3 typical scenes of North Carolina:

Abstracted Sea by Carol Schiff


Carolina Marsh by Carol Schiff



Mountain Mist by Carol Schiff

Did I tell you each tile is 24x24"?

Now that the tiles are complete, Amy Jo has done a "shout out" on Facebook to bring them home to Raleigh.  In her words, "The Love Train is leaving the station".  She will find volunteers who will transfer the tiles from place to place until eventually, they will be delivered to her hands for installation.

A story of love and compassion and determination.  The next time you think "What difference can I make"?

Think of Amy Jo.

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