Monday, July 31, 2017

Wonder by Marion Hedger

Wonder (5014)
by Marion Hedger
Part of the 'Connections' series
Medium: Acrylic on Panel
Size: 30 cm / 12 inch x 30 cm / 12 inch x 5mm

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Palette Knife Floral Painting ,Landscape Painting "Hidden Garden" by  Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock 


   30"x15"x1.5" Oil on Canvas/available

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   220 East 7th Ave, Studio #2
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Abstract Seascape Oil Painting, Tropical Waters, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 11x14x1.5" SOLD

Continuing on my tropical journey to the Florida Keys.  Today's post is my impressions of the sea off the coast of southern Florida.

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 It is hard to find more fun (in the studio), than to dig into a big pile of paint, with your knife, and just go to town.  Adding and subtracting values and hues........puts me in the zone every time.

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As much as I love creating all this yummy texture, I can only do it for a few days, before I start to crave a little structure and strong composition.  Each day I work on this coral reef series, I get a little less abstract and and little more impressionist.

Join me on my journey.....



Thanks for visiting my blog today!

Carol Schiff

Sunday, July 30, 2017

Destination Unknown by Marion Hedger

Destination Unknown (5012)
by Marion Hedger
Part of the 'Connections' Series
Acrylic on Panel
30 cm / 12 inch x 30 cm / 12 inch x 5mm
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Floral Still Life on Linen, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, "Mary's Vase" 9x12" Oil

I did this painting a few weeks ago with my paint group, Pieces of Eight.  Mary brought in a set up of fresh flowers and her favorite vase.



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 I wanted to keep it free and loose, so I started painting with both and palette knife and a brush.  I was painting on a linen covered panel, and left much of the background unpainted for added texture and interest.

I have never seen a mum in this colors before, white petals and a purpley blue center.  This is where the knife action came in.

Thank you Mary, for bring these beautiful fresh flowers and thank you to all who are reading my blog today.

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Saturday, July 29, 2017

Abridged by Marion Hedger

Abridged (5006)
by Marion Hedger
Part of the 'Connections' Series
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Tropical Landscape Painting, Daily Painting, "Golden Palm" by Carol Schiff, 16x20" Oil, SOLD

I was going through some of my old files, and found this tropical Landscape painting that I did several years ago.  I was in morning light, in an area covered with palmettos.  I was fascinated by the play of light on the palm fronds, forming beautiful abstract shapes.

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I worked very hard on this one, to get the dramatic values that I wanted.

Thanks for viewing my blog today.

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Friday, July 28, 2017

A Place for Music by Marion Hedger

A Place for Music
by Marion Hedger
Part of the 'Connections' series
Acrylic
50 cm /20" x 60 cm/24" x 2cm

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Daily Painting | Mixed Media Abstract | Contemporary Art | Metallic Movement by Carol Schiff | 6x12x1.5" Acrylic SOLD

This is one of my favorite pieces....an abstract poured paint piece.  I poured several colors of acrylic, including some metallic colors, over the canvas.  Then the fun began as I tried to manipulate the canvas to help the paint flow into a pleasing design.

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That probably sounds very easy, but I beg to differ.  It is VERY messy and very difficult to do.  When I would move the paint where I wanted it in one area, another area was destroyed!  I have the utmost respect for artists, like Kimberly Conrad, who do this routinely.

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The metallic gold really catches the light and makes it special.



 I did two similar pieces, using the same colors.



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I usually end up tossing these out, or try to use them as an under painting, as the seldom feel like successful pieces to me.  It has been some time since I tried this....I think I am ready to give it another try,




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Original Palette Knife Poppy Landscape Painting "Heart's Desire"  by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock

 FRESH OFF THE EASEL.....

 24"x8" Palette Knife Painting/Available

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Thursday, July 27, 2017

Unfolding Alchemy by Marion Hedger

Unfolding Alchemy (5021)
Part of the 'Connections' series
by Marion Hedger
80x80cm (32x32inch) on 2cm gallery wrapped canvas


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Giclee Print on Sale, Wildlife Art Print, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, "Playful Otter" by Carol Schiff, 12x16x.75" Art Print

Otters are one of those cute little animals that we all love to feel have human characteristics.  The way they float on their backs, using their bellies for  a table.  I once read they link paws when they sleep, so they will not float away from each other.

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This is for a 12x16x1.5" canvas giclee print of my original painting.  It will come to you wired and ready to hang.  The print extends around the sides of the canvas, no frame is required.


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Froth by Jane Boyd Contemporary Impressionist Painter

Frothy beach .....natures bubble bath.
Palette knife painting 6" x12" oil on canvas.




Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Beyond What We Know by Marion Hedger

BEYOND WHAT WE KNOW
 by Marion Hedger

30X30cm (12x12inch) Acrylic on 5mm panel
Varnished and waxed
Sold in a floating frame



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Seascape Oil Painting, Small Oil Painting, SOLD, Daily Painting, 11x14" Ocean Painting Underwater Garden

I am still reliving my recent trip to Key Largo in my paintings.  I think this is number five or six in the series I call "Coral Reef".

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 While in Key Largo we went out seven miles to the coral reef in a glass bottom boat.  I got really sea sick when they powered down over the reef and did not enjoy it as much as I would have liked to.

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 But, I kept my eyes on the reef as much as I could, and took some photos.  I did love the trip out and the trip back.  I could not take my eyes off the stunning aqua and blue waters.

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These paintings are more impressions than actual scenes.



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Original oil painting Marsh Summer Color by Karen Tarlton palette knife fine art impressionism

Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not. 

  
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson


Marsh Wetlands Summer Color
12x16

Palette Knife Abstract Horse Art  Painting "Cinco Caballos" by  Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock 

                                                                 
 12"x36" Oil on canvas

 Original Palette Knife Equine Landscape Painting

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Tuesday, July 25, 2017

A Tool for Texture by Marion Hedger


I've raided my husband's toolbox - A great way to get to the underlying colour and gain some texture.

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Small Floral Still Life. Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, Flower Painting, 9x12x.75" Oil

Still playing catch up!  In retrospect, it was probably not a good idea to be out of state three months, attend a 4 day workshop and accept almost 20 commissions just weeks before the holidays.

So although I was painting every day, I struggled to find new works that I could show on my blog at that time.

I did manage to do this one:

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 I really enjoyed painting something that I wanted to paint, and I think it shows.  Free and easy strokes and a touch of whimsy.

Time to take a deep breath and decide just what is important and what it not.

Thanks for reading my blog today.

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Monday, July 24, 2017

Tropical Landscape Painting, Daily Painting, Florida Painting, "Conchy Joe's" by Carol Schiff, 16x20" Oil

Everybody loves tropical landscape, especially me!  This painting is from a few years back and depicts a much beloved part of our community.  "Conchy Joe's" was a seafood eatery located on the banks of the intracoastal waterway.

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The original has sold, but I am pleased to be able to offer a giclee print at the link under the image.

The eatery is still there, but under a new name and for me, much of the charm has been lost.  I am glad I painted this scene, while it was a popular and vibrant location, filled with local memorabilia.

This painting was featured as the Art Works poster art several years ago.

Thank you for viewing my blog today.

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Palette Knife Aspen Tree Colorado Landscape Painting "Along The Stream"" by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock


36"x30" Palette Knife Oil Painting/Available

This painting is currently framed in gold, the framed dimensions are 43"x37".


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Bermuda Pink by Jane Boyd Contemporary Impressionist Painter

A fond memory of four days in Bermuda...........the faint hint of pink in the sand.........
Palette knife painting 8"x 8" oil on birch panel.



Sunday, July 23, 2017

Palette Knife Floral Painting, Flower Art, "English Peonies II- Vintage Floral Series" by Contemporary Artist Kimberly Conrad


8"x 8" Oil on 300 lb Prepared Textured Archival Paper

This painting was inspired by my recent trip to London.
The city was full of flower markets lush with peonies, my favorite flower.

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Expressionists Abstract Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, Cross Composition in Orange, Blue and Purple, 8x8x1.5 Original Oil

This contemporary abstract painting is on a heavily textured stretched canvas. 
I used a cross (one of my favorites) composition and split complementary colors of blue, purple and orange to achieve a nice glow. I painted with a knife to get even more texture and very subtle color changes. 
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 This contemporary abstract painting is on a heavily textured stretched canvas.
I used a cross  composition(one of my favorites)  and split complementary colors of blue, purple and orange to achieve a nice glow. I painted with a knife to get even more texture and very subtle color changes. 


                                                                                                                                                                                           
I was always fairly mystified about the process of painting an abstract, but I am finding that it is much like any other artwork.  You must have a composition, a point of interest,  color interaction and contrast.

Thanks for viewing my blog today.

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Saturday, July 22, 2017

Daily Paintings, Small Oil Paintings, Animal and Bird Paintings

I was looking at some of my images and was really surprised to see how many bird and animal paintings I have done.  I thought today would be a good day to post a few of my old time favorites.

Great Blue Heron
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Just Ducky
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It is always interesting and educational to review the painting journey that you have been on.  I like to line up older paintings, chronologically, which helps me to see the improvements I have made and the ones I would like to make in the future.  Always an interesting exercise.

Have a painterly day and thanks for visiting!



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Friday, July 21, 2017

Palette Knife Aspen Tree Colorado Landscape Painting "Fall Blossoms" by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock


FRESH OFF THE EASEL....

20"x30" Palette Knife Oil Painting/Available

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Floral Landscape, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting "Summer Wildflowers", 6x8" Oil on Panel

One of my guilty pleasures, when I am in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is my morning walk, which inspired this painting.


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 You would have to live a summer or two in Florida, to understand how much I enjoy walking in mid 70's temps in the middle of summer.  

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 Of course, I also admire the songbirds and gorgeous, towering, hardwood trees.  It's not really a guilty pleasure, as it is hard work walking 4 miles when at least half of it is up the side of a mountain.




Here's hoping you have a wonderful day.

Carol Schiff

White Blooms by Texas Artist Kathy Baker Mackey


White Blooms
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Your mind will always believe everything you tell it. Feed it faith. Feed it truth. Feed it with love.



Thursday, July 20, 2017

Small Abstract Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, Summer Dance Painting

I came back from a walk in the Blue Ridge Mountains, inspired by the bright summer colors.  Flowers were evident around every turn.

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I love abstract, but find them very difficult.  I have to have a starting point, some type of inspiration, some plan of composition.  Often I end of scraping off hours of work.

This is one of the few that appeals to me.  I felt good about it and still think it conveys the emotions I was feeling at the time.  I mark this one as a success for me.




Thanks for reading my blog today.

Carol Schiff

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Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Flower Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, "Tall Stems", 6x18x1.5" Original SOLD



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It is such a fun piece with a quirky composition along with tulips and a sunflower to brighten your day.  Some of my favorite flowers and favorite colors.

It is on gallery wrap canvas, with painted sides, giving the option to hang or without a frame.

Have a happy day!

Palette Knife Aspen Tree Impressionist Landscape Painting “Colorado Majesty” by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock

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 18"x14"x1.5" Oil on Canvas /Available

 Original Palette Knife Flower Painting

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Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Not Always Black and White....A Little Gray Sometimes! by Texas Artist Kathy Baker Mackey


 Not Always Black and White...A Little Gray Sometimes!
11x14
Oil Palette Knife

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I found I could say things with colors and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for...Georgia O'Keefe.

 

Summer Fields by Jane Boyd Contemporary Impressionist Painter

All those fresh greens of summer.......
Palette knife painting,12" x24" oil on cradled wood panel



Old English Sheepdog Painting, Pet Portrait, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 8x8x1.5" Oil by CarolSchiffStudio

I always loved a good shaggy dog story...so naturally I had to paint this one.

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 I found it a little difficult to get the sketching correct as this guy is all fur.  Thanks to my friend, Ted Fuhrer, for allowing me to use another of his fine photographic images.



I put a few impasto details in the face.

This image is also avaiable as a giclee print in several sizes here.

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