Norma Wilson Original Oil Black Labrador Retriever

10" by 10" original oil on gallery wrap canvas with 1 and 3/4 inch sides painted.

I really had fun with this piece playing with color in the highlights and I am pleased with the results and expecially love the eyes.

Today was an exciting day as I found a studio spot for the summer months when my sons are home and things are a bit more distracting on the home front. It is on High Street in Portsmouth for any of you that are local....stop by! This Friday is First Friday in Portsmouth and all the stores, galleries, and eateries will be open and all kinds of fun stuff going on like wine and cheese tasting and specials in the stores. I am looking forward to the time spent with fellow artists and feeling inspired by all that creativity! Have a great day on Thursday!

Norma Wilson Original Acrylic Pear Apple Fruit Fest

6" by 6" original acrylic on wrap around canvas with sides painted. It is currently on auction on eBay.
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Norma Wilson Original Acrylic Shih Tzu Dog At Play

10" by 10" original acrylic on gallery wrap canvas with sides painted.

I had a great time this past weekend doing the show at Jerry's Artarama. I did three paintings while sitting at my booth and this is one of them. I have been enjoying acrylics as a change of pace and like the fast drying time too. Hope your Monday went well. I am going to Portsmouth tomorrow to take some paintings to a gallery and check on a possible studio space for the summer. Take care!
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Norma Wilson Original Oil Yorkie "Katie" Dog Portrait

11" by 14" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted. This piece is not for sale but was commissioned by a lady who loves coming home to this face every day. In fact, Katie, likes to go with her owner on outings and is very well behaved.

I spent most of my day in my studio working on this piece and also getting ready for this weekend's show at Jerry's Artarama on Providence Road in Virginia Beach. It begins on Saturday at 10:00 and runs until 6:30. I will be doing demonstrations which I have grown to enjoy. I used to feel pretty self conscious but after painting daily now for about a year and a half, I pretty much go on auto pilot and become absorbed in the process.

It looks like it will be a nice weekend. I am going to be inside again but there will be tents in the parking lot. Hope to see you there! To see some of my paintings which are ending today, click on my eBay website!

Norma Wilson Original Oil White Irish Cow Painting Art

10" by 10" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.

I couldn't stay away from my Irish cows too long! I was good to do a white one with lots of thick brushstrokes again. I had a really busy studio day with shipping and worked on several paintings for my show this weekend at Jerry's Artarama on Providence Road in Virginia Beach.

I am not sure I will schedule two shows in one month again but I AM getting alot of painting done! I have been having fun switching back and forth from acrylic to oil. It is fun to change things up. I have also been switching between fruits, animals, and flowers. I am planning to do some portraits of people too soon.

Well, it is time to call it a night so have a wonderful day tomorrow!
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Norma Wilson Original Acrylic White Lab Retriever Dog

10" by 10" original acrylic on wrap around canvas with 3/4 inch sides painted.

After having so much fun with acrylics at the art festival this past weekend, I decided to do another one and I am really pleased with it. I love labradors and how much love shines through their faces. They are adorable and SO smart. I can't wait until Sean comes home with my grandpuppy! Pretty soon he will be a granddog. My son says he is shedding ALOT and is bigger than ever. I am going to have to keep my new couches covered for sure.

I also worked on two other acrylics that I will most likely put in this weekend's show. If you live near Chesapeake, I will be at Jerry's Artarama all weekend inside. There will also be artists outside in the parking lot. Hope to see you there!
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Norma Wilson Original Acrylic Shih Tzu Dog Portrait Art

6" by 6" original acrylic on wrap around canvas with 3/4 inch sides painted.

Tonight's post is a painting that I did at the art festival that I was in this past Sunday. I chose to do acrylic for the ease of handling it and I am so pleased with how it turned out! I think I will do more acrylic this week as I am in a show this coming weekend also. I had many requests for custom pet portraits which I am really excited about. All different breeds! I love the expression on this little guy. I really do like fluffy little lap dogs but I love the big ones too. In a couple of weeks I will have my grandpuppy home, Brewsky, with my son Sean. They will be home all summer so it will be LOTS of fun around here. He is a black lab who weighs about 80 pounds now! I'll be doing another black lab this week also. Have a wonderful day!
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Norma Wilson Original Oil Black and White Cow Art

18" by 24" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.

I had so much fun painting this one! I loved all the whites in her fur and the strong character in her face. I am not sure if I will put this one in this weekend's show. normasart@cox.net

Well, today was another fun and productive day painting and planning for the art festival. I also went to Andrew's soccer game this evening. They won again which makes them 2 to 0 for the season. Yeah! This evening I am going to begin a portrait of a shitzu.....a little 6" by 6". I am really enjoying these little portraits. I have been doing quite a few commissions lately. With Mother's Day and Father's Day coming up and graduations too, I am sure I will get even more. Have a great day Friday! TGIF!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Beagle Dog Portrait Art

10" by 10" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.

Norma Wilson Original Oil Golden Retriver 2 Art

10" by 10" original oil on gallery wrap canvas. This piece is going in my show downtown this weekend. I liked the pose and the softness of expression. He looks like he is getting a good belly rub!

I just watched Oprah's webcast while finishing up in my studio for the day. It was wonderful as usual. I will sleep well tonight and feel a great sense of accomplishment for my day! Hope your day goes well tomorrow. Nite!
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Norma Wilson Original Oil Kitty Cat Sunning Herself

6" by 6" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted. This piece is currently on auction. A portion of the sale goes to a group that rescues animals. Hope you'll check it out. For more information about commissioning a portrait of your pet or a special piece, contact me at normasart@cox.net.

Well, this is definately a working weekend with several commissions I am working on of dogs and tomorrow I will be doing some pieces for a show I am doing next week called the Fred Huette Show in downtown Norfolk. If you live locally, I hope you will come see me. Have a great weekend!
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Norma Wilson Original Oil Schnauzer Dog Portrait

8" by 8" original oil on wrap around canvas with 3/4 sides painted.

This was my first time to paint a schnauzer dog. One of Andrew's closest friends has two who always greet us at the door with all kinds of love and enthusiasm! They are listed as on of the top 10 dogs in America so they make wonderful family pets. It is currently listed on auction.

I had a great day today teaching in the afternoon at Harbor's Edge. I didn't paint this evening but had some down time in my family room. Tomorrow I will be working on several pet portrait commissions and getting ready for next week's Fred Huette Herb and Crafts Show in downtown Ghent. Please come see me if you live in the area. Click to Bid!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Rooster On The Fence

14" by 18" on wrap around canvas with 3/4 inch sides painted.

I can't believe it is 11 o'clock and I am still in my studio doing my blog. My intention was to get in bed early tonight but that didn't happen. Andrew's first game of the season was great. His team won 2 to 0. Yeah! Today was such a beautiful sunny day with all the blossoms bright and colorful. It made for a nice evening in the stadium.

Today I finished this rooster which I really like. I like the white roosters and the darker background. I am aure it will find a good home to roost. I also worked on a schnauser portrait and I will be posting it tomorrow. I am trying to do quite a few of the animal portraits for my upcoming show in Ghent next week called the Fred Huette Herb and Craft Sale. It is a fun show and I was able to get an indoor spot so I don't have to set up my tent. If you are local and around next weekend, stop by and see me!
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Norma Wilson Original Oil Sunflowers In Red Vase

14" by 16" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.

Today was a really great day with my morning spent organizing my studio. It is amazing what a difference organizing my surroundings makes on the calmness of my brain. In the afternoon I taught here at home and then headed down to Harbor's Edge where I teach on Friday. They were having a special dinner and art show called, "April In Paris". I was invited to join and the student's work was on display. It was a great evening. When I came home, I finished up this piece and began a rooster that I will be posting tomorrow. Last night I didn't get in bed until after midnight so I am going to try to make it earlier tonight. Have a super day today!
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Norma Wilson Original Oil Golden Retriever Dog Art

8" by 8" original oil on wrap around canvas with 3/4 inch sides painted. It is currently on auction on eBay.

What a busy day!!!! Some days feel like a marathon race and today was one of them. I REALLY need to organize my studio tomorrow morning before I have my student here in the afternoon. You all can hold me to it! Wouldn't it be nice to have quiet little worker bees come in to set everything in its place while we all get a good night's sleep? Actually that kind of creeps me out now that I read it but you know what I mean. I am grateful for all the business though.

Tomorrow night I am having a meal at Harbor's Edge where I teach. They are having an April in Paris Show featuring some of the paintings they have been doing in our class together. I am looking forward to it.

Next week I am doing an outdoor show in Ghent here in Norfolk and bought a bunch of canvas and paint today to get ready. I'll have to paint most of the work by this weekend to have it dry by next week. Then I can focus on some small acrylics that dry right away.

Well, I'm off to get some sleep and be ready for a new day tomorrow. Have an awesome day tomorrow.
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Norma Wilson Original Oil Lemon Trio Still Life Art

Today started pretty slowly with lots of time spent on my laptop doing some marketing and gathering painting ideas and I finally got up to my studio this evening to begin this still life in my studio. I think I needed some down time after teaching yesterday and doing Danna Crawford's Blogtalk radio last night. I had fun spending the hour with Danna talking about my journey on eBay and if you'd like to listen to it just click here. http://www.blogtalkradio/dannacrawford

I enjoyed doing this fruit still life and the freshness of the contrasting color palette. It is currently on auction on eBay. Thanks for visiting with me for a bit! http://tinyurl.com/2tx4gc

Elpi's Cat/ Custom Pet Portrait

Well, it's a rainy Saturday here in Virginia...a good morning to be cozy on my couch catching up on my laptop. Last night I was a guest on Danna Crawford's blogtalk radio show. I really enjoyed the opportunity to discuss my paintings and my experience of selling my paintings on ebay. I have learned so much the past two years as an artist and business woman! Danna has been selling on eBay for over ten years and is now an eBay educator helping other be successful. I highly recommend checking out her site http://www.powersellingmom.com/. I have taken two online classes from her and have learned so much about marketing and html which has been such a mystery to me for so long.

I did not do a new painting yesterday as I was teaching at Harbor's Edge and then did the show so I decided to blog about one of my favorite pet portraits that I did as a commission as an anniversary gift for a client's husband. I LOVE painting animals and do many paintings from photographs that are send to me either digitally or snail mail. If you would like more information, please e-mail me at normasart@cox.net. I can send an online brochure and pricing right to you e-mail or give you my phone number to discuss it on the phone.

Hope you weekend is wonderful and restorative! Thanks so much for taking the time to read my words and view my paintings! Take care! http://tinyurl.com/2tx4gc

Norma Wilson Original Oil White Labrador Retreiver Dog

8" by 8" on wrap around canvas with sides painted. This piece will be listed on auction later today. If you are interested in having your pet's portrait done in oil or soft pastel, contact me at normasart@cox.net. They make wonderful gifts!

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Norma Wilson Original Oil Lime Trio Fruit Still Life

Tonight's post is a 5" by 7" original oil on wrap around canvas with 3/4 inch sides painted. It was great fun to paint today starting with slicing into the fresh lime which brought back memories of living in San Diego years ago and all the wonderful Mexican food we ate there....not to mention the Corona's with a wedge of lime. It is amazing how our senses trigger memories. This was definately a good one.

Today was a good day teaching part of the day in my studio. My student worked on a pineapple which turned out beautiful and made me think of the Caribbean. It is no wonder I found myself wanting to work on more fruit tonight. Well, thanks for checkin' in ! http://tinyurl.com/2tx4gc

Norma Wilson Original Oil Pink Flamingo Bird Aviary Art

Tonight's post is a 14" by 18" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted. I love these birds for their color and dignity. I think the plastic ones on lawns have given them a bad wrap! I had fun painting it today.

I had a great day working with Danna Crawford at http://www.powersellingmom.com/ learning much about marketing on the internet and HTML code. She is an awesome teacher and so easy to work with!

I will be a guest on her eBay radio show on Friday night at 9:00 eastern time. Here is the link for more information: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dannacrawford/2008/04/05/Norma-Wilson-Painting-Her-Way-Through-eBay

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