Winter Vacation!

No new paintings for a few days as I am on a mini vacation at Massanutten Ski Resort. I am not much on winter sports but my son and his friend are having a great time while us Moms are enjoying the beautiful scenery and relaxing at the lodge. We have seen so many deer and on the drive up here came upon this scene with a herd of cows grazing in the snow. I would have liked to get closer but the snow was on top of some really slushy ground from many weeks of rain and snow. Hope to get some new pictures of nature and animals to paint! Hope your holidays were great as were mine. It is great to have a reason to catch up with people who you don't see very often and to let your family know how much you mean to them. I'd better go now as the warm fire beckons and a cup of cocoa.

Norma Wilson Original Oil Hooded Warbler Bird Painting Art

Hooded Warbler

6" by 6" original oil on gallery wrap canvas with sides painted.

This piece is sold. It was done as a commission for Christmas. If you are interested in any of my available works or commissioning a special painting of your own, please contact me at normasart@cox.net. I have also added a Buy It Now Gift Certificate Button on the left of my blog towards the top.

Norma Wilson Original Oil Tufted Titmouse Bird Art SOLD

Tufted Titmouse  SOLD

6" by 6" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted

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Norma Wilson Original Oil Custom House Portrait Painting Art SOLD

No Place Like Home  SOLD

This piece was done as a commission for a client who is giving this as a gift to a family member who is living in their great great grandparents home. It must be very special to live in a home that has been in a family for so long!

Hope your weekend has been a good one!

Norma Wilson Baltimore Oriole Bird Painting Art

Baltimore Oriole Bird

6" by 6" original oil on gallery wrap canvas with sides painted.

Sing hey! Sing hey!
For Christmas Day;
Twine mistletoe and holly.
For a friendship glows
In winter snows,
And so let's all be jolly!
--Author Unknown

I decided to blog in the morning as I seem to be painting later and later and have no words at the end of the evening! This year I find myself less stressed and feeling less compelled to "make" a Christmas experience for everyone. Instead I am focusing on each day and each moment as it comes and just enjoying my family. I feel so grateful for so many things and I am choosing to focus on those things rather than unrealistic expectations that have whirled around my head in Christmases past. I am grateful for all of you who keep me painting at my easel and share your life and have included my paintings in your gift giving. It gives great purpose to my days and such joy!
If you live along the east coast you might be seeing some snow this holiday season....hope you can stay inside a bit and enjoy some hot chocolate and a warm fire. I was watching Elf the other night and the part where he is chatting with the snowman and the large snowflakes were falling. It reminded me of when I was a child and the snow flakes would pile up on the metal part of our storm door. You could look at each individual snow flake and see how unique each was and how beautiful. I don't think I have had that experience since! I found myself wanting to make paper snow flakes to celebrate the miracle of snow! Wonder if I could find a picture of a snow flake and paint one??? Well, it looks like I have more words in the morning. Have a wonderful Friday!

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Norma Wilson Original Oil Eastern Towhee Songibrd Bird Art SOLD

Eastern Towhee SOLD

6" by 6" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.

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Norma Wilson Original Oil English Robin Bird Art SOLD

Little English Girl SOLD

6" by 6" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.

I find that I am still enamored with birds and have been getting requests for more! I have painted some songbirds this week and tonight returned to one of my favorites...the English Robin. They just look so friendly and happy! I enjoyed my day today with Brewsky home for a visit. He is one of my labrador "grandpuppies" who has calmed down a bit now that he is three years old and he kept me away from my easel this morning for a bit because he was curled up next to me with his head on my lab....how could I get up and ruin the moment! Hope you are having a good holiday season and are getting some rest. :-) For more information on this piece, contact me at normasart@cox.net.

Norma Wilson Original Oil Custom Pet Portrait Dauchsund Dog Art

Dapper Dude

5" by 7" original oil on wrap around canvas. For more information on this piece, contact me at normasart@cox.net. I had fun with this little guy! Wonder what he is all dressed up for?
I have had a busy day in my studio that began with shipping a painting out and then working on two commissioned pieces. I would love to share them but don't want to ruin anyone's holiday surprise. I haven't even begun my own shopping yet! Hope you have a great weekend! Thanks for checking in with me.

Norma Wilson Original Oil Tabby Cat Custom Portrait Art

Little Tabby

I absolutely love painting fur. As you can see I exaggerate the colors that I see a bit but when you really look closely...you do start to see colors in an animal's fur!

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Norma Wilson Cow Cattle Painting Art SOLD

Valentia Irish Gal  SOLD

12" by 12" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.

Lately I have been asked quite a bit if I was raised on a farm! The truth is that I am quite the opposite...a city girl raised in an industrial town in East Philadelphia in a row house surrounded by concrete, cyclone fences, buses, cars and even the elevated train! No cows, sheep, fox, rabbits, etc. I was not even allowed to have my first dog until I was 14. That sure was fun...until she bonded completely with my Dad...who never wanted to get a dog!! My mother had been raised in Waterford, Ireland and I was fortunate to be able to visit as a child and later as an adult and every time, I felt myself drawn to every kind of animal and the tranquility I felt surrounded by greenery and hillsides dotted with cows and sheep. I even made a trip to a pig farm while visiting my uncle in England! There I was in my geeky city dress, knobby knees, and heels holding two little piglets with the biggest smile on my face! Another time I rode English style on a horse which was such a dream of mine as a child. I used to dream I had one in my garage. I am not sure if I would have survived living on a farm....I do like to snooze in :-) but those trips to Ireland really left their mark on me and I love recreating that experience when I paint. Those cows and sheep seem to be so connected to the earth and to nature. I hope I convey some of that in my paintings! For more information about this painting or other available works, please contact me at normasart@cox.net.

Norma Wilson Original Oil Hereford Cow Painting Art

Black and White Cow Girl

6" by 6" original oil on gallery wrap canvas with 1 and half inch sides painted. No need to frame!

Norma Wilson Original Oil White Throated Songbird SOLD

White Throated In Song SOLD

6" by 6" original oil on wrap around canvas with 1 and a half inch sides painted.

More fun painting birds today. I am also working on two commissions this week, one a very large cow and the other a house portrait. I am looking forward to to more painting time. If you would like more information on this painting, contact me at normasart@cox.net.

Norma Wilson Original Oil White Charlet Calf SOLD

Little Charlet Calf  SOLD

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

Another day of catching up on paperwork. I would rather be painting but unfortunately it must be done! Sean and Brewsky headed back up to Blacksburg and it seems too quiet in the house. I did this little calf before my trip to New England. Hope you have a great day tomorrow! Thanks for checking in with me. :-) For
more information on this piece, contact me at normasart@cox.net