I try to apply colors like words that shape poems, like notes that shape music. ~ Joan Miro
Two new favorite landscapes for summer
12x12
Lavender Sunshine
12x16
Woodland Morning Light
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Monday, July 30, 2018
Rose Paintings, Floral Paintings, Flower Paintings, Small oil Painting, Daily Painting
I know, I know! We are all so caught up in our daily lives, rushing around. Take a deep breath, and relax awhile.
TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE ROSES! Here are a few of my past paintings. Maybe they will help.
Enjoy the Day!
CAROL SCHIFF
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Palette Knife Aspen Tree Impressionist Landscape Painting “Summer Spirit II” by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock
30"x48"x1.5" Oil on Canvas /Available
Click HERE for purchase info.
JudithBabcockFineArt.com
JudithBabcock.com
Judith Babcock Fine Art Gallery
Boarding House studio Galleries
220 East 7th Ave, Studio #2
Denver, Co 80203
By Appointment: lododuo@aol.com
303.669.6353
Saturday, July 28, 2018
A little fun!
Vitruvian Man
Leonardo DaVinci
1490
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Vitruvian Man Homer Simpson 2018 |
My apologies to Leonardo
Carol Schiff
Original Palette Knife Abstract Figurative Painting, Whimsical Figures, Dancing Women,“Colorado Pow Wow” by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock
24"x18" Oil on Canvas/Available
Click HERE for purchase info.
JudithBabcockFineArt.com
Judith Babcock Fine Art Gallery
Boarding House studio Galleries
220 East 7th Ave, Studio #2
Denver, Co 80203
By Appointment: lododuo@aol.com
303.669.6353
Friday, July 27, 2018
"Lilacs" by Judy Mackey
Drying on my easel today.
I hadn't painted large in a long while so it felt good to just go free and paint with tons of paint. This canvas had been toned pink for another painting I had in mind but as I starred at the pink for months, actually, I decided - nope! It has to be a soft yellow/ochre...I think it sets the purples of the flowers really well.
"Lilacs"
24 x 24 x 1.5 inches, Oil on Canvas
I hadn't painted large in a long while so it felt good to just go free and paint with tons of paint. This canvas had been toned pink for another painting I had in mind but as I starred at the pink for months, actually, I decided - nope! It has to be a soft yellow/ochre...I think it sets the purples of the flowers really well.
"Lilacs"
24 x 24 x 1.5 inches, Oil on Canvas
"Lilacs" by Judy Mackey
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Dog painting, Pet Portrait, Commission your Pet Painting, 8x10x1.5" Oil
This is Cocoa. His lives with his best friend, Louie, here in the mountains. You may have seen Louie in my previous post.
Their owner, wanted paintings of them, that related to each other. She supplied me with images, which I used to create the paintings.
Here is Louie, again, just in case you missed my previous post.
Thanks for dropping by today.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Their owner, wanted paintings of them, that related to each other. She supplied me with images, which I used to create the paintings.
Here is Louie, again, just in case you missed my previous post.
Thanks for dropping by today.
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Dog Painting, Pet Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 8x10" Oil on Canvas
My neighbor Ellen, commissioned me to do paintings of her two fur babies.
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In some ways, it is more difficult to paint a pet, because the owner is so hyper aware of every little aspect of their beloved animal. This little guy had hair that stood up straight on top of his head, and super long eyelashes. The owner looked for that in the portrait, as well as all the color variations of the animal. She pronounced it a good likeness.....whew!
Carol Schiff
www.carolschiffstudio.etsy.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Palette Knife Aspen Tree Colorado Landscape Painting “Pike’s Peak Sunflowers“ by Judith Babcock,Colorado Artist
FRESH OFF THE EASEL...
24"x12"x1.5" Oil on Canvas/Available
Click HERE for purchase info.
http://JudithBabcockFineArt.com
http://JudithBabcock.com
Judith Babcock Fine Art Gallery
Boarding House studio Galleries
220 East 7th Ave, Studio #2
Denver, Co 80203
By Appointment: lododuo@aol.com
303.669.6353
Monday, July 23, 2018
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Flower Power!,Flower Painting, Floral Still Life Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 4x8x1.5" Oil Painting,
Just a little quickie!
My favorite way to display these small paintings, is to stand them up on a shelf, with other favorite items.
I love the blue and yellow combo!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
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I love the blue and yellow combo!
Carol Schiff
www.CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com
www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com
Saturday, July 21, 2018
United We Blend by Texas Artist Kathy Baker Mackey
United We Blend
48x48 Oil
Instagram: kbmackeyart
email: kathymackey214@yahoo.com
This piece will be on exhibition in Dallas, TX during the month of September for the China-USA Art Exhibit.
"Painting is easy when you don't know how, but very difficult when you do." Edgar Degas
A self-taught artist and a late bloomer. I began painting as an outlet while attending college, in mid-life. My field of study was demanding and stressful and I needed a creative outlet. I fell in love with the feel of the brush and paint as it flowed on the canvas. I continue to be blessed to study with some awesome gifted artists. The most important roles in my life, wife, mother and grandmother, I was a "early bloomer" but there are many joys in being a late bloomer. God has richly blessed me. I sing His praises through brush strokes and color.
Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order.
~ Samuel Beckett"Love Birds" 8x24 www.etsy.com/shop/
Recent Commission by Judy Mackey
A recent commission piece by Judy Mackey
http://judymackeyart.blogspot.com/
Announcement re Image Slideshows
ANNOUNCEMENT : Sadly I have very bad (and I mean seriously bad!) internet connection from now until about the end of August. That means I am often unable to put out our Palette Knife Painters Members images slideshows on time, if at all.
I'll keep on trying, otherwise please hang in there with me until summer is over and our internet connection improves.
Lynda Cookson
Admin
"Freesias in Lilac" by Lynda Cookson
https://lyndacookson.blogspot.fr
Friday, July 20, 2018
A Painting Workshop to Remember
Today, I am repeating a post, from a few years ago. I think it is worthy of your attention, again. Enjoy!
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 was a 20 minute demo he did for us.
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
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.
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 was a 20 minute demo he did for us.
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
Palette Knife Aspen Tree Colorado Landscape Painting “The Perfect Fourth“ by Judith Babcock Colorado Artist
24"x36"x1.5" Oil on Canvas/Available
Click HERE for purchase info.
http://JudithBabcockFineArt.com
http://JudithBabcock.com
Judith Babcock Fine Art Gallery
Boarding House studio Galleries
220 East 7th Ave, Studio #2
Denver, Co 80203
By Appointment: lododuo@aol.com
303.669.6353
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Floral Still Life by Judy Mackey
A stunning floral still life by our July featured artist .... Judy Mackey
Floral arrangement by Judy Mackey
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Pear and Plum Still Life, Palette Knife Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" Oil on canvas panel, sold
Have not done a still life, or a palette knife painting for a while, so this one was in my comfort zone.
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| SOLD I naturally tend to lean towards cool colors, so I had fun working all my favorite color relationships. |
This scene is a repaint, from years ago. I couldn't find the original photograph, but I did have a photo of the first painting, so I used that as a guide. The first painting was done with a brush, which is why I decided to mix it up a little, by using a palette knife this time around.
Hope you enjoy it!
Carol Schiff
Monday, July 16, 2018
Original Palette Knife Aspen Landscape Painting “Dreaming of Spring” by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock
Palette Knife Abstract Painting
15"x7"x7/8 Oil on Canvas/Available
Click HERE for more info.
Judith Babcock Fine Art Gallery
Boarding House studio Galleries
220 East 7th Ave, Studio #2
Denver, Co 80203
A little seascape painting and memories of a wonderful trip, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, Palette Knife Painting
Fresh off a trip to the Florida Keys, I returned inspired by the gorgeous water colors. I started a new series I call "Coral Reef". This is the first piece of the series entitled "Wakes".
I was captivated with the colors of the sea as we rode out to the coral reef.
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I was captivated with the colors of the sea as we rode out to the coral reef.
The boat wake followed us out seven miles from shore.
It was my first trip to the keys in many years, and a had forgotten the lure of the tropical beauty.
Thanks for viewing my blog today
Carol Schiff
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