{"title":"Original Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curated archive of original paintings by Wendy Schaefer Miles. These works have found their forever homes but are preserved here as a record of the artist's journey and available body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mountain-top-glory-oil-30x24-framed","title":"Mountain Top Glory – SOLD | Oil 30\"x24\" Framed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Mountain Top Glory\" Original oil painting, reminds us that every trail through the woods is a passage into resilience and beauty, that even in stillness there is movement, and that the terrain we traverse shapes something enduring inside us. I hope this painting opens a window for you to experience that journey—and to bring a touch of mountain magnificence into your own daily horizon. Framed 1 3\/4 Black Float Frame. Inquire about custom framing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schaefer Miles Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53881794527507,"sku":"SM-26-3024-Mountain Top Glory-Oil","price":4150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1419\/6243\/files\/MountainTopGlory-oil-schaefermiles-30x24-jpg.jpg?v=1772183494"},{"product_id":"a-path-inspired-with-birch-trees-oil-30x48","title":"\"A Path Inspired\" with Birch Trees  - Oil - SOLD - 30\"x48\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A Path Inspired with Birch Trees\" Original Oil painting - Schaefer Miles. Along the Chippewa River, Eau Claire, WI. 30\" x 48\" oil on canvas.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis painting reflects a walk we took together with our daughter on a crisp autumn day in Wisconsin—a moment when the season's clarity revealed the landscape's understated richness. The palette relies on autumn's warm reds, oranges, and purples, balanced against fresh greens, bathed in sunlight that emphasizes the scene's natural harmony. This painting has been sold and is in a private collection. Please contact us to commission an original oil painting on this theme!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schaefer Miles Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53881888014611,"sku":null,"price":6800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1419\/6243\/files\/APathInspiredwithBirchTrees-Oil-30x48-PhonixPark-SchaeferMiles.jpg?v=1772199484"},{"product_id":"falling-for-autumn-oil-24x36-framed-1-3-4-inch-black-float-frame","title":"\"Falling for Autumn\" Oil 24\"x36\" Framed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Falling for Autumn,\" Oil, 24\" x 36\", is a new oil painting that invites you into the quiet beauty of a sunlit forest path, framed by graceful trees. The white bark, marked with deep patterns, stands against a canopy shifting through the rich colors of fall—glowing oranges, soft yellows, and warm reds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis painting is in a private collection; please inquire about commissioning a work on this theme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schaefer Miles Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53884853911827,"sku":"SM-26-2436-FALLING FOR AUTUMN-OIL","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1419\/6243\/files\/FallingforAutumn-oil-schaefermiles-24x36-jpg.jpg?v=1772405546"},{"product_id":"wonderful-wetlands","title":"\"Wonderful Wetlands\" Original Oil Painting 16\" x 20\" framed 1 inch Bronze tone wood.","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eBeyond the water, gently rolling hills extend toward the horizon, rendered with attentive brushwork that invites a meditative experience. Above, clouds in soft pastel tones balance the scene, emphasizing the serenity of the wetlands pond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eEvery detail—from the texture of the birch trunks to the reflective water—is a thoughtful observation of \u003cb\u003eseasonal rhythms\u003c\/b\u003e. It is more than just a painting; it is a record of the quiet beauty \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eof the \u003cstrong\u003eWisconsin landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e, inviting viewers to linger in the calm complexity of this \u003c\/span\u003echerished environment on our family farm in Trempealeau County.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdd this one to your collection. Sign up for our exclusive email list for collector specials, like free shipping and custom framing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schaefer Miles Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54052665426195,"sku":"SM-26-16X20-WONDERFUL WETLANDS-OIL","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1419\/6243\/files\/WonderfulWetlands-SchaeferMiles-Oil-16x20-web.jpg?v=1776253982"},{"product_id":"trout-lake-original-oil-on-canvas-30x48","title":"\"Trout Lake\" Original Oil on Canvas- 30x48","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Raleway; color: #091747; background: white;\"\u003e\"Trout Lake\" invites you into a moment of quiet reflection where mountain grandeur meets delicate natural detail. This oil painting captures a majestic range bathed in the warm glow of dawn or dusk, the peaks softly lit in shades of orange and pink that speak to the subtle shifts of early or fading light. Nestled at the forest's edge, a small red cabin adds a human warmth and scale, suggesting peaceful coexistence within this expansive wilderness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Raleway; color: #091747;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\"\u003eThe foreground blooms with vivid bursts of red and purple flowers, their presence both bold and tender as they frame the lake's tranquil waters. The surface of the lake mirrors the sky's golden clouds and the surrounding mountains, creating a harmonious balance between earth and sky that enfolds the viewer in calm. Lush greenery, including dense evergreens and rich foliage, rises from the shore, its textures carefully rendered to convey the distinctive spirit of a mountain landscape shaped by seasonal rhythms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\"\u003eThe sky itself is alive with a quiet energy, a seamless blend of fluffy clouds and open blue that enhances the inviting atmosphere throughout the scene. Every brushstroke honors the interplay of light, shadow, and color—the ruggedness of the terrain softened by natural beauty and the fleeting moments when sunlight transforms the ordinary into something deeply memorable. This composition celebrates not only the physical landscape of Telluride, Colorado, but also the serene feeling of being fully present in a cherished place where nature's textures and colors awaken the senses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Raleway; color: #091747;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\"\u003eThis painting is in a private collection. 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Through each brushstroke, we aimed to evoke not just the scene but the deep sense of peace and renewal it embodies—a reminder that even as seasons shift, a steady beauty grounds and uplifts us. We hope \"Blueridge Overlook\" inspires viewers to breathe, find warmth in the turning leaves, and connect with the enduring spirit of this place. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Raleway; color: #091747; background: white;\"\u003eThis painting is in a private collection. Please get in touch with us directly about commissioning an original oil on this theme, so we can create a piece that resonates with your own sense of peace and renewal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schaefer Miles Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54216992096531,"sku":"SM-26-24X36-BLUERIDGE OVERLOOK-OIL","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1419\/6243\/files\/Blueridge_Overlook-Oil-24x36-schaefermiles.jpg?v=1779975886"},{"product_id":"poppies-flow-through-it","title":"\"Poppies Flow Through It\" Oil- 48x60 SOLD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Poppies Flow Through It\" a 48 by 60-inch oil painting, where a mountain stream weaves its way through forest shadows and bursts of red flowers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aspen trees, their white bark marked with black, frame the flow of water toward distant mountains, bathed in soft purple and lavender. 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Bringing that sense of reverence and natural wonder to the canvas was both a challenge and a joy. Through the layered brushwork, we aimed to invite you into a moment of stillness and quiet strength, a space where light, land, and spirit come together. We hope this scene serves as a reminder that beauty and resilience bloom even in the wildest place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Raleway; color: #091747; background: white;\"\u003eThis original is in a private collection. 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Tall Italian Cypress trees line a vineyard on the hills surrounding a farmhouse. Add a touch of romance to any room. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003eThis original oil painting is in a private collection. 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This balance was essential in expressing the environment not just as a place but as a lived experience—a moment held in time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis painting is in a private collection; please inquire about commissioning a work on this theme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schaefer Miles Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54282696196371,"sku":"SM-24-60X36-A PLACE OF LEGEND-OIL","price":9250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1419\/6243\/files\/APlaceofLegendKm1920.jpg?v=1781344357"},{"product_id":"magic-mountain-waterfall-oil-48-x-36","title":"\"Wild Mountain Waters\" Oil 48\" x 36\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis painting grew from the awe we felt standing before a mountain waterfall, captivated by how water's movement brings life to the surrounding stillness. Through careful layering of color and texture, we aimed to capture not just the landscape itself, but the deep peace and renewal such a place offers. \"Wild Mountain Waters\" reflects nature's quiet power—a reminder that even in motion, there is stillness, and within stillness, a wellspring of hope. 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Our use of color and light brings to life a scene of birch trees, pines, and water, where the vibrant scarlet and gold foliage creates a stunning visual experience. This piece is a unique and expressive interpretation of the fall season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThis original oil is in a private collection. 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