Where do I go from here?, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting

Traditionally, January is when we evaluate our performance over the last twelve months, and look at the direction we are headed.  I am a little late!

Artistically, I see nothing but question marks.  I want to have a clear plan, a path to follow and mark my progress, but alas, it evades me.

I looked through my posts from last year, and picked out my favorite pieces, hoping against hope that they will tell me where I am headed.

 Abstract Expressionism?

Maybe....

Thick Paint?

 Impressionism?

 Brushwork?

 Knife?

Really thin paint?

Or does it really matter?

All this thinking is making my head hurt!  

I am happy I found this many pieces, from last year, that speak to ME.  I am happy with them which makes me happy with me.

Maybe 2018 will find me treading the straight and narrow.....but somehow, I don't think so.

Thank you all, for joining me on my crazy, unplanned journey!

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Carol Schiff

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Contemporary Abstract Bold Expressive Flower Art Painting “ROOM WITH A VIEW“ by Bold Expressive Painter,Santa Fe Artist Annie O'Brien Gonzales

  18"x20" x1.5" Mixed Media on Canvas/Available

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Flower Painting, Iris Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" on Canvas Panel

I spent most of the spring in the mountains of North Carolina, surrounded by flowers everywhere.  They must have the perfect environment for flowers, and I loved every minute of it.  This is one of the beautiful iris' I photographed during my stay.

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I had a difficult time getting this painting to the finishing point, but turns out, my real struggle was in trying to get a decent photograph of it.  I find that blues and greens tend me merge when photographed, especially blues.  I took many photos of this painting, under different conditions, but I believe many of the subtle color changes were lost.  Note to self:  Don't do blue and green paintings, and don't do very dark paintings.....also impossible (for me) to photograph well.

In any event, thanks for viewing my art today.

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Flower Painting, Iris Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" on Canvas Panel

I spent most of the spring in the mountains of North Carolina, surrounded by flowers everywhere.  They must have the perfect environment for flowers, and I loved every minute of it.  This is one of the beautiful iris' I photographed during my stay.

purchase here

I had a difficult time getting this painting to the finishing point, but turns out, my real struggle was in trying to get a decent photograph of it.  I find that blues and greens tend me merge when photographed, especially blues.  I took many photos of this painting, under different conditions, but I believe many of the subtle color changes were lost.  Note to self:  Don't do blue and green paintings, and don't do very dark paintings.....also impossible (for me) to photograph well.

In any event, thanks for viewing my art today.

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Flower Painting, Iris Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" on Canvas Panel

I spent most of the spring in the mountains of North Carolina, surrounded by flowers everywhere.  They must have the perfect environment for flowers, and I loved every minute of it.  This is one of the beautiful iris' I photographed during my stay.

purchase here

I had a difficult time getting this painting to the finishing point, but turns out, my real struggle was in trying to get a decent photograph of it.  I find that blues and greens tend me merge when photographed, especially blues.  I took many photos of this painting, under different conditions, but I believe many of the subtle color changes were lost.  Note to self:  Don't do blue and green paintings, and don't do very dark paintings.....also impossible (for me) to photograph well.

In any event, thanks for viewing my art today.

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Carol Schiff

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Another Elephant Ear Blooms,florals,oil paintings, Barbara Haviland, Texas Artist

©Barbara Haviland  Barb's Garden 2014

 Another Elephant Ear Blooms

Medium oils on canvas

Size  8"x10"

 by Artist Barbara Haviland
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Orchid, Flower Art Paintings " An Orchid Smiles" by Mary Arneson Art-Works of Whimsy

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     9"x12" Acrylic on Canvas/Framed

     $250.00

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Hydrangea,miniature,oils on canvas, Barbara Haviland, Texas Artist

©Barbara Haviland  Barb's Garden 2014

 Hydrangea Purple

Medium oils on canvas

Size  7"x 5"

 by Artist Barbara Haviland
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Angel's Trumpet,flowers,oils on canvas,Barbara Haviland

©Barbara Haviland  Barb's Garden 2014

 Angel's Yellow Trumpet

Medium oils on canvas

Size  14"x11"

 by Artist Barbara Haviland

I did this painting one morning for a friend to show her the pleasures of painting.
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Cattleya Orchid,oil painting, Barbara Haviland

   

©Barbara Haviland  Barb's Garden 2014

 Cattleya Orchid

Medium oils on canvas

Size  10"x10"

 by Artist Barbara Haviland
Cattleya Orchid is done in oils and is framed, it is signed by artist
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Orange Flower in Vase Study, miniature, oils on canvas, Barbara Haviland,Texas Artist

©Barbara Haviland  Barb's Garden 2014

 Orange Flower in Blue Vase Study

Medium oils on canvas

Size  8"x8"
by 
Artist Barbara Haviland

This painting is part of my daily painting, It  is a study in color. The painting measures 8"x8" and is available in in online store.
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Daily Painting, Floral, "Gardenia"

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Flowers bring so much into our lives.  Even the most dreary of days are easily brightened by viewing a garden full of blooming flowers.

Hope you have a great day today.  Give someone a flower and brighten their day!

Burgandy and White Iris,oils on canvas,floral,Barbara Haviland,Texas Contemporary Artist

Burgandy and White Iris,floral,flower,oils on canvas,Barbara Haviland,Texas Contemporary Artist

 FLORALS

 

This painting was done from my Mom's Iris. It was beautiful. This ne is on  a 18x14 canvas, The painting is signed and framed.   

©Barbara Haviland  Barb's Garden 2014

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Rose Pink,miniature, oil painting,Barbara Haviland

© Barbara Haviland

Oil on Canvas

8" x 8"

I did this pink Rose from a real rose.  It is done in oils on a canvas panel. This painting is part of my daily paint works.  I find if I start each day with a mini, I can create some precious gems.

Title  Pink Rose

Medium oils on canvas

Size  8"x8"

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Orchid, Flower Art Paintings " An Orchid Smiles" by Mary Arneson Art-Works of Whimsy

    FRESH OFF THE EASEL....

     9"x12" Acrylic on Canvas/Framed

     $250.00

     Click HERE  to purchase.

     Visit http://brush-it-on.com to view more of my work.

Tulip Painting, Floral Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x6" Oil on Canvas Panel

I found a video on Youtube of Nancy Medina, the flower queen, painting a tulip.  So, I decided to try painting along with the video.

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Of course, her technique looks very effortless, which didn't happen with me.  Of course, her results are perfection, which didn't happen with me.  Of course, she has done it thousands of times..........ditto.

All in all, I think it was a fun experience and I am hoping I found a little something that I can continue to use.

We are so fortunate to be part of the first generation of artists with all the wonderful learning experiences the internet can  provide for us.

Have a great day!

Carol Schiff
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Flower Painting, Iris Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 6x8" on Canvas Panel

I spent most of the spring in the mountains of North Carolina, surrounded by flowers everywhere.  They must have the perfect environment for flowers, and I loved every minute of it.  This is one of the beautiful iris' I photographed during my stay.

purchase here

I had a difficult time getting this painting to the finishing point, but turns out, my real struggle was in trying to get a decent photograph of it.  I find that blues and greens tend me merge when photographed, especially blues.  I took many photos of this painting, under different conditions, but I believe many of the subtle color changes were lost.  Note to self:  Don't do blue and green paintings, and don't do very dark paintings.....also impossible (for me) to photograph well.

In any event, thanks for viewing my art today.

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Carol Schiff

www.CarolSchiffStudio.blogspot.com

Orchid, Flower Art Paintings " An Orchid Smiles" by Mary Arneson Art-Works of Whimsy

    FRESH OFF THE EASEL....

     9"x12" Acrylic on Canvas/Framed

     $250.00

     Click HERE  to purchase.

     Visit http://brush-it-on.com to view more of my work.

LILY, 6X8, OIL, SOLD

I don't paint a lot of flowers so I thought I would give one a try.  This is from a photo I took a couple of years ago in North Carolina.  I found this beautiful plant full of blooms in a neighbor's yard.  The plant had a least 10 blooms on it and stood waist high. 

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Daily Painting "Nature's Smiley Face" 6x8", Oil SOLD

Summer is finally here....and so are the sunflowers!

SOLD

I had a good time with this one, just layering on plenty of paint with my palette knife and not getting too upset about where it landed.

I find it impossible to look at this painting without having a smile on my face.  Now if I could just pull that off every day!

Enjoy!