Painting #15 of Thirty Paintings And A Cat Challenge

"Minnie Mae"

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"

Thank you to Lydia for allowing sweet Minnie Mae to be a model for this month's challenge. She is a recent rescue and her family is so happy to have found this precious girl!

Painting #14 of Thirty Dogs And A Cat Challenge

"Barry"

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"

400.

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He looks ready for a game of fetch. Who could resist? Hope your weekend was a good one. I was up in the mountains celebrating my birthday with family. We visited several wineries and got to meet quite a few winery dogs, horses, and came very close to some cows...not close enough to touch but one day I will hug a cow! 

Painting #11 of Thirty Dogs And A Cat Challenge

Puggy

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"

400.

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One thing I know about this breed is that their owners are crazy about them! They must be very lovable and great companions. This one looks very proud to be captured in a portrait! :-)

Have a great weekend!

Painting #4 of Thirty Dogs And A Cat in Thirty One Days Challenge!

Griff

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"

Another cutie with lots of hair and a big personality. Hope Jan likes how I captured her little one who was a pleasure to paint! I am having a great time with the challenge. It is pretty intense at times especially when I won't be able to paint four days this month but totally worth it. My studio is filling up with so many precious faces. I need more though. Would you like your pet featured as part of my challenge??

Painting #3 Thirty One Dogs And A Cat Challenge

   

                                                                         

Bailee

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"

My fur baby wanted in on the challenge. After all, she is my studio assistant and fair is fair. This little gal is fourteen years young and definitely rules our home. She has her little quirks like raiding the trash and has a thing for shoes. To all who have been impacted by the shoe thing, again, please accept my apologies. She barks at all the neighborhood dogs and longs to chase all runners and people on bikes but she is always happy to greet me when I am away and lays near me when I paint. I love that sweet face. :-)

I'd love to paint your fur baby! Send me an email at normasfineart@gmail.com and you can be a model for my challenge!

Painting #2 "Top Dog" German Shepherd Portrait

"Top Dog"

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"

400.

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In February of this year at the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, a German Shepherd was named Best In Show. So I chose a shepherd for my second dog portrait. So many are used in service in both the military and police forces because they are so smart

and do such a good job. Here's to those who work so hard on our behalf and to those who delight their owners as man's best friend. 

I hope you will consider sending me photos of your pet as I work on my challenge this month of thirty one dogs and a cat. Why participate in this challenge? Your pet's photo will be featured on here and on Facebook and while there is no obligation to purchase, if you choose to buy, you will receive 50.00 off my regular price of 400. for this 12" by 12" size. They also make great gifts!

Roosters, Fish, And A Commission, Oh My!

Real Rockin' Rooster

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 8" by 8"

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This guy found a new home up on the Eastern Shore. Looking forward to painting in my studio today as it is a dark, rainy day.  Finishing up a pet portrait commission and the koi I began with my class last Wednesday. Hope you have a wonderful day today!

One Of My Favorite Tools In The Studio

Goose Goosey Gander

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 11" by 14"

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One of my favorite tools in the studio is this signing tool. It is a wipe out tool by Kemper. The rubber tip pushes away the oil paint and reveals the color of the canvas below. I especially like when I use it when I have tones the surface of the canvas with red. It works best when you complete a painting in one session or sign before it is completed. As I worked on the painting above in stages, I used an oil pen instead.  I used an oil pen above which are another nice invention. Another option is the old fashioned way of using a fine pointed brush and some paint to do the job!

Quite A Stretch!

All Lit Up!

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"

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Ever marvel at how a baby can lift their leg and put their toes in their mouth?  Bend completely in half with gumby like moves? Well, I find it hard to believe I was ever that baby.  Ever since I can remember, I have been unable to touch my toes, barely reaching past my knees.  As a child I took ballet lesson for about two months and could barely lift my leg up on the parallel bar, let alone reach my ballet slippers.  Unfortunately over the years, I have started and stopped yoga more times than I can count. When I began my master class with Lisa, I decided that becoming flexible was no longer going to elude me.  I have had a chart from Yogabody that shows how to break down stretches five days a week using your weight to deepen them and extending the time each week.  So I began March 1st.  Now I can touch my fingers to the floor! And I can sit in a lotus position and touch my head to my knee. So, what is the difference? I have had this chart for a couple of years. Accountability for me has been key. And knowing this is a year long project of reaching for my goals and breaking it down to what that looks like each day.  In my next post on Tuesday, I will share how stretching is impacting my art! 

Norma Wilson Original Oil Custom Pet Portrait Labrador Dog Canine Animal Painting Art

Ludo

  © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12" by 12" 

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One of my favorite subjects to paint are commissioned pet portraits.  It took me until 

age 14 to wear my Mom down and allow me to have a dog and as soon as I was off on my own, I have always had a dog and for many years had two dogs and a cat.  They have always been members of our family and bring so much fun, laughter and comfort.  So, for me, painting pets, allows me to, in a way get to know more animals and in the process, they come to life for me.  It pleases me so much when an owner responds with delight and feel that I have captured the spirit of their precious pet.  If you would like more information on the process, please contact me at normasfineart@gmail.com.

Norma Wilson Original Oil Calf Cattle Cow Farm Animal Painting Art

Sitting By Mom

8" by 10" original oil on canvas

250.

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I love how sweet and content the calves look when they are close to their mother's in the pasture.  Everything looks right with the world.  Hope you have a perfect day!