Friday, June 6, 2014

Small Seascape, "Stormy Beach Day" by Carol Schiff, 6x8 Oil, Palette Knife Seascape


Living in Florida, we get lots of sunny days.  This time of the year, it is normal for what starts out as a sunny day to suddenly change to black, threatening clouds, as the cool sea breezes collide over land
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with hot air from the west.  When that happens, it's time to run for cover as the effects can be fast and violent.  The last place you want to find yourself is on the beach as we live in an area fondly known as "Lightening Capitol of the World".  Every year we read of people who are struck with lightening and often do not survive.  On this day, we quickly ran for our car as the clouds rolled in.  I was happy to get a few shots of the storm.



I tried to capture that moment when the clouds roll in with the azure water quickly turning dark.

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New "Scenic Route" Palette Knife Autumn oil painting by Niki Gulley

“Scenic Route” ©2014 Niki Gulley
Textured Oil Painting on wrap around canvas • 20” x 60”

My husband and I love exploring the back roads whenever we’re en route somewhere. We always discover such interesting places, and the scenery is so much more picturesque than along the highway. It’s fun to slow down and enjoy the journey with no agenda, which is what I had in mind when I painted “Scenic Route,” a beautiful autumn drive through the winding fall foliage.

To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com or if you are in Chicago, IL this weekend, please stop by my booth at the 57th Street Art Fair.

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Horse 46 Fan Dance, Contemporary Horse Painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace


  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2014

Horse 46 Fan Dance
 Size: 12 x 12  Oil on Canvas Panel.
Contemporary Horse Painting

Available Paintings by Laurie Pace 

Didn't recognize the flowers? Rotate the canvas clockwise one turn of the square and it begins to fall in place. If you have time click through to the available paintings to see the close ups on this one as they are incredible. With it being a painting built on a painting the layers lend to a depth not often seen in painted artwork.  The little centered part of the green on the horses face is central to the contrast of the red throughout the painting. The blue does the same with the orange. I truly loved changing and evolving with this painting.

Trusting in God all the time as you evolved is not easy. We see our friends or family in stressful situations and we wish we could change them. We often find ourselves wanting to push a 'restart' button when we blow our schedule or even our diet. That is when we have to rise above the earthly situation and set our eyes on God. We need to remind ourselves that God is in charge. How well I know His restarts in our lives are often life changing and not always what we wish for. Stay with prayer and stay with God. We cannot determine an outcome in our own life or the lives of our family members and friends. Accepting the fact that we cannot control things, makes it easier to take a deep breath and let it out...letting go of all anxiety and control. 

"Pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances." 
1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Palette Knife Impressionist Colorado Aspen Tree Landscape Painting by Colorado Artist Judith Babcock

                                                                     
  9"x12" /SOLD

  Original Palette Knife Landscape Painting

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Still life Bottle , Palette Knife Art, "Vintage Bottle" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil Still Life

I have become slightly obsessed with vintage bottles, well, maybe a little more than slightly.  I love the idea of these bottles, most of them reclaimed from the earth, crusty and sometimes pearlized.  I like to think about how they were used when they were new.....and if they have a crystal cross on top (called a cross bottle) all the better!

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This one, obviously does not have a cross on the top.  It does have any absolutely gorgeous color, kind of a cobalt violet.  I am told the it started out as clear glass, but due to magnesium in the glass, has aged into a beautiful hue.




The other thing I love, is painting with wild abandon with loads of thick, creamy, oil paint and a combination of palette knife and brush.  So yes, this little painting hits my buttons on several levels.



Some days, I just go through the motions, and the resulting painting usually shows it,  but this one was pure joy!  I would love for you to pin it!




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Pink Renewal Hydrangeas and How to Find Your Inspiration - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina

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 Pink Renewal Hydrangeas
by Nancy Medina
14X14
Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas




I often get asked where it is that I find my inspiration, and do I ever run out of ideas of things to paint. Usually I get a good chuckle out of this, because there are so many things I want to paint, it will take about 150 years for me to get to a fraction of them. I walked out on my deck this morning, after being in Tennessee for a few days, and was greeted by full, joyful blooms of color. I am often asked, how do I find my inspiration - There is one thing I almost always do to make sure the muses are singing.... Read more...



Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Art Sale, Daily Painting, Tropical Landscape, "Coconuts from Sanibel" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil

It's Wednesday, and that means art sale!  I like to think of it as a little reward for you loyal readers of my blog.  Today's painting is a peak at a tropical landscape scene.

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This is one of two paintings I did of this tree, after a visit to Sanibel Island.  Sanibel Island is in the southern half of the state of Florida and considered as "tropical".  I live in Central Florida, which is considered "sub-tropical".  Being in the sub-tropics, we don't get coconuts growing on our palms, so I was attracted to something a little different.

Now that you know the story behind the painting, let's talk about the sale.  When you purchase the painting at the link above, you will be charged $95. plus shipping.  As soon as I am notified of your payment, I will credit your PayPal or credit card account $20.  That will bring the cost of the painting to $75. You must write ART SALE on the order to get the rebate!   This offer expires at 12:01 a.m. PDT June 6, 2014.

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Original oil painting Sunflowers and Wine palette knife by Karen Tarlton

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 A Glass of Red
8x10
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A couple of my new favorite works listing soon!
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 Sunflower Joy
8x8
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"Paired" Original Abstracted Palette Knife Abstract Horse Painting by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock

                              


 4x12 Oil on Canvas/ Available

 Original Abstracted Palette Knife Horse Painting

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Echo Blue Hydrangeas - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina

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Echo Blue Hydrangea
by Nancy Medina

Class Demonstration
12X12
Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas




Echo Blue Hydrangeas was one of my class demonstrations in Irving, Texas. This flower is doing a little breezy dance to celebrate 4000 "likes" on my Facebook fan page today! Thanks so much to everyone who follows me there for my daily posts, and congratulations to Pam and to Janet for each winning an original oil painting tonight - I figured it was time to spread the joy around a bit!

I finished final edits on my first video, which also happens to be hydrangeas, late last night, around midnight in Tennessee, and then flew home this morning, took a nap with the puggies and headed straight to the studio. While I was gone, my garden hydrangeas had begun to bloom with all the wet weather North Texas has been having. As soon as the blossoms are a little bigger, I'll share a little garden tour with you on the bloggy.


Just Sold! "Snake Crossing" Oil Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

"Snake Crossing" ©2014 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 20" x 24" • textured oil on canvas

We spend a lot of time in the car, between driving across country for art shows, exploring new places for inspiration, and traveling while teaching painting and photography workshops, so in this new series I've felt compelled to capture my views from the passenger seat. This particular painting was inspired by one of our trips out west. Not only do I love the various rock formations in the distance and the dramatic sunset, but I relish the sense of open space after living in a city. Looking out on the expansive horizon, I get the feeling that anything is possible and a new discovery is just ahead. All lines are designed to beckon you into the distance, and an upcoming snake crossing road sign hints that you have escaped city life and are immersed in a vast unspoiled landscape. This low angle of the road combined with energetic diagonal strokes is designed to give you the feeling of freedom while driving cross country in search for whatever your journey holds next.

To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com or if you are in Chicago, IL this weekend, please stop by my booth at the 57th Street Art Fair.

57th Street Art Fair
Sat. June 7 • 11am – 6pm

Sun. June 8 • 10am – 5pm
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between Kenwood and Kimbark Ave.
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Celebration by Kay Wyne


Celebration
36" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Abstract Painting
Colorful, textural and fun describe this
palette knife painting.
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Mini Landscape by Janice Tingum

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Mini Landscape
by Janice Tingum
Oil on panel
2" x 3"

This miniature was painted en plein air with a palette knife in a North Dakota field. It was a fun day - I worked on a larger piece and then a few small ones like this. As I painted, I heard a rustling in the tall grass near my easel. I looked over to see a gopher peeking out at me. Its curiosity satisfied, the gopher retreated into the grass again and disappeared. 

Like an ACEO (art card), this little gem measures 2" x 3". It is painted on an Art Boards™ Natural Fiber Art Panel, which is 3/8th inch thick. The edges are painted white.


Over the garden wall, climbing rose painting by Marion Hedger Impressionist Oil painting

Over the garden wall, climbing rose by Marion Hedger
Oil Palette knife painting, Impasto painting
On MDF canvas panel
18x24cm (approx 7"x10")
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Last month a local village held it's annual rose festival. This area is well known for growing flowers for the perfume industry (Grasse is not far away), and this village is renown for growing roses and extracting the oil.

Walking through the village, this beautiful rose was making a huge statement in someone's garden, I was very envious. I couldn't resist taking a few photos. I also came away with another climbing rose and several other plants for the garden.

Some close-ups of the texture achieved with the palette knife.


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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Still Life Bottle Painting,Daily Painting, Still Life Painting, "Cross Bottle II" by Carol Schiff 8x10" Oil


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Palette Knife Poppy Landscape Painting "Dream Field" by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock


                                         20x20 Palette Knife Landscape Painting/Available

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Orange Blossoms and Hydrangeas and a Tennessee Workshop - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina

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Orange Blossoms and Hydrangeas
by Nancy Medina
20X16
Oil on Archival Panel
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 I'm always just a little sad on the last day of a workshop, saying goodbye to a group of friends from across the country. By Day 3, we've all let our hair down a bit, wiped yellow paint off one another's faces, shared cookies at some point, and painted until the cows came home on several occasions. Toss in a little chocolate, and there is no better bonding experience I can think of! My Murfreesboro, Tennessee workshop wrapped up today, and tomorrow I fly home to the hubby and the pugs in North Texas. Next stop, Spring, Texas! Visit my art blog to see more workshop photos...

Monday, June 2, 2014

1559 Island Trail Round Island Park


I did this one awhile ago, its the trail that goes across the island at Round Island park.  Someone saw me painting it and said they like sea grape trees but they are so messy. I like when they fall on the trail.  Its 5 x 7 inches, oil on masonite.  $100. 

Abstract Seascape, Contemporary Painting, "The Sun falls to the Sea" by Carol Schiff, 11x14" Original Abstract

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Palette Knife Landscape Painting "Sunning Themselves" by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock

                                             
 24x24 Oil on Canvas/Sunflower Painting

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"Heightened Awareness V" Palette Knife Aspen Tree Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

"Heightened Awareness V” ©2014 Niki Gulley
48” x 30” textured mixed media on canvas

In this painting I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up in into the treetops and the heavens above. Choosing vibrant, cheerful yellows contrasted against a vivid blue sky and arranging the aspens in a circular pattern heightened by thick, curving paint strokes, both add to that joyful, playful feeling of hope and discovery.

If you're in Chicago this weekend, and you'd like to see more of Niki's aspen and birch paintings, please visit her booth at the 57th Street Art Fair.


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Horse 47 Facing the Light Contemporary Horse Painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace


  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2014

Horse 47 Facing the Light
 Size: 12 x 12  Oil on Canvas.
Contemporary Horse Painting

Available Paintings by Laurie Pace 

As I painted Facing the Light... I decided to keep this painting uncomplicated. It has thick layers of oil and movement with texture. It does not have a complicated layout... it is simply woven together.
The joy was in the simplicity.

We often search for something or someone to make us happy. Same with artists painting on a surface... constantly looking for that perfect painting. Does perfection come from something outside of ourselves? This is when we should turn inward and look for the discontentment and what is behind the discontentment.  Something is lacking inside of us.  The circumstances in life do not define us.  As an artist they do not define our art unless we are using those circumstances to communicate our feelings and express it directly onto the canvas.

Joy is inside of each of us. It may be buried deep and still waiting to burst forth. Why is it, as an artist or a person, we do not give ourselves permission to be joyful? Why does everything have to be the hard long painful way?  The joy inside of us was planted by the Spirit and is woven into each of us. We carry joy 24 hours a day. We need to learn how to experience it again, be it in our art or our lives. 

No more waiting today for something 'good' to happen... it is already happening.  Your Joy is there... let go and get Joyful.

"I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete."  John 15:11

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Sunday, June 1, 2014

1558 Tabulia Tree at South Causeway Park Plein Air Alla Prima

Another one I did at South Causeway park.  Lots of chunky textures.

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Horse 48 Uneasy Ride Horse Painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace


  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2014

Horse 48 Uneasy Ride
 Size:8 x 8  Oil on Canvas Panel.

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Raw paint. Uneasy edges. Patterns of paint colliding together weaving into the surface of this panel. It is there among the texture.  A horse painting emerges... easily but with the flow of paint, I entitled it 'uneasy ride'. 

First time painters initially struggle to bring content and paint to the canvas. With each day they gain confidence and strength in working with their oils. The biggest hurdle is not to copy or use an image (photo or painting) of another artist.  When you realize as a painter that the surface of that canvas holds unlimited ideas, you have arrived. This blank canvas holds the surface of a new world, a new creation... a new painting. 

If painting becomes a struggle and not an adventure, it is time to change your perspective. Walk away from whatever is limiting you. You have imposed 'conditions' on yourself and it is time to paint in a new light. When you allow yourself this freedom unexpected worlds open up to you. The journey on the canvas becomes joyful and feels like something you have waited for a long time.


"You have heard; now see all this; and will you not declare it? From this time forward I make you hear new things, hidden things that you have not known. Isaiah 48:8

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Horse Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, "Buckskin Mare" by Carol Schiff, 8x10.1.5" Oil

I had a request for another horse painting,  I have not done many of them, but I also enjoy them.  It started with a ride through the valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina, where I found several horses grazing.  The buckskin was particularly friendly, coming up to the fence to great us and posing for several photographs.

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I found it difficult to mix the correct color of this animal, but finally was happy with the results.  I used a palette knife in the background of this small oil painting,  to create the texture of the grasses in the meadow.


Palette Knife Colorado Mountain Landscape Painting "Along The Trail 2" by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock

                               


 12x24 Oil on Canvas/SOLD

 Original Palette Knife Impressionism Colorado Mountain Landscape Painting

 This paintings is SOLD, but commissions are welcome.

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