Norma Wilson Original Oil Cow Calf Bovine Farm Animals Painting Art

“Those Eyes”

©Norma Wilson, 8” by 10” original oil

Spent most of the last few days with a crashed computer and deciding on either the new iPad Pro that is 12.9 inches and a new MacBook Pro. I have two weeks to see if the iPad will do the trick but I am not sure as of now. Any other artists out there strictly use an iPad?

Norma Wilson Original Oil Seagull Ocean Seascape Coastal Living Decor Painting Art

"Standing Alone"

©Norma Wilson, original oil, 8" by 10"

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I've always wondered what the gulls do to keep warm at night and when I lived at the beach and would head down to the beach early, they would all be huddled together and very quiet. So I guess sticking together is the key. This guy was photographed in the summer sun so he is happy taking a break from flying and looking for food!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Kingfisher Bird Avian Wildlife Artist Painting Art

"Looking Back"

©Norma Wilson, original oil, 5" by 7"

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These Kingfisher birds sure look proud! I learned that many live near rivers and eat fish tunneling into the ground where they live. Or they live away from a river and eat small vertabrae. I have to share the photo below which is very impressive. Quite the catch!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Seagull Shorebird Bird Avian Seascape Painting Art

"Gull Watch"

©Norma Wilson, original oil, 8" by 10"

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Perhaps it is because I have been painting so much but it feels like it was coming up on TGIF just yesterday. Hoping your week was a good one and I appreciate you stopping by!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Autumn Road Landscape Trees Foliage Nature Paintings Art

"Autumn Woods"

©Norma Wilson, Original Oil, 8" by 10"

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The air is getting that cool crisp feeling once again. My two favorite seasons are Spring and Autumn. Time to get out the extra blanket and drink some hot chocolate.  I had fun staying a bit more loose and impressionistic with this piece. It is always the goal but sometimes quite a challenge not to tighten up again! What are your favorite things about this time of year?

Norma Wilson Seascape Beach Coastal Living Waves Ocean Painting Ar

"Catch A Wave"

©Norma Wilson, original oil, 6" by 6"

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We are so lucky here in Virginia Beach to have warm enough temperatures to enjoy the beach way past Labor Day. When I lived at the beach, I saw may surfers hitting the waves up into November wearing wet suits. They were pretty hard core. I personally love walking on the beach listening to the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore. So peaceful. Happy Friday!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Sheep Animals Farmhouse Decor Painting Art

BAAAAAA!!!

© Norma Wilson, original oil, 8" by 10"

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Hoping your week is going well. My studio has been a beehive of activity with classes and lots of painting going on! That makes me very happy. This sheep looks very focused and in the moment.

I think that's one of the reasons I love animals. Staying present and appreciating the "NOW" comes

naturally to them. They help remind me to stay present. That's all we really have. 

Norma Wilson Original Oil Pears Fruit Food Kitchen Dining Still Life Painting Art

"Pear Trio"

©Norma Wilson, original oil, 8" by 10"

There's something about pears that make them the perfect fruit to paint. There's an elegance about them. I loved the composition and that it contains my favorite color...red! Today was my day off from painting and it was the perfect do nothing day. I need those days sometimes. What do you like to do to relax?

Norma Wilson Original Oil Shorebirds Bird Seascape Coastal Decor Painting Art

"The Gathering"

© Norma Wilson, original oil, 8" by 10"

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I painted this group of birds before in a smaller format and just loved them so much, I had to paint them again. Hope you enjoy them and will visit them in my store by clicking the link above. Have a wonderful weekend!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Sunflower And Apples Floral Flower Still Life Painting Art

Sunflowers And Green Apples

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

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I have been so busy painting that my postings have been neglected. So if you want to see more of what I have been working on, please go to my eBay store. Hope your week has been going well. It's the weekend! Get out and do something fun. It is a great time of year to but some Mums for your porch and go for a drive. That is my plan! Thanks so much for visiting my site!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Cow Bovine Farm Animals Landscape Painting Art

Two Cow Girls!

©Norma Wilson, original oil on board, 5" by 7"

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This little piece of these two bovine gals meeting at the fence is one of my all time favorites.I love their expression and softness. I want to paint them really large. That is always a little intimidating because you hope you can capture the same feeling. I will let you know how it goes! Have a wonderful day!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Seascape Rocky Beach Coastal Decor Living Painting Art

"Rocky Beach"

©Norma Wilson, original oil, 8"by 10"

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This scene reminds me of the beaches we saw out in California when we lived in San Diego and also up in Rhode Island. This piece was so much fun to paint. I am enjoying these coastal scenes. Yesterday my nephew and I took a walk along the boardwalk here in Virginia Beach and the weather was gorgeous! It was hard to believe that mother nature was playing havoc to our south! Hope wherever you live that your week is going well. Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Hatteras Sunset Landscape Seascape Painting Art

"Hatteras Sunset"

© Norma Wilson, original oil on board, 8"by 10"

My son visited Hatteras along the outer banks of North Carolina this past week and send me a text with a photo which said, "paint this mom!".  I wish I had been there to enjoy such a beautiful sunset!

When you think about the limited amount of sunrises and sunsets we all have in our lifetime, we should probably make it a point to spend that time watching them more often!  As I am not more of

a morning person, I think I have a better chance with sunsets! :-) Hope you enjoyed the Labor Day weekend. Mine was very relaxing and now I am excited about the week ahead with lots of commissions and paintings ahead! Thank you for stopping by!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Beachwalk Coastal Living Decor Sand Painting Art

"Beachwalk"

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 5" by 7"

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I have been having so much fun painting coastal themed paintings lately. Whenever I travel inland to visit family, I am always so excited to return to the sights and sounds of coastal Virginia. My son visited the other day and he has been away from our area for awhile. We stopped in to 17th Street Surf Shop for him to get a bathing suit and he became very nostalgic for the beach clothes he used to love.  There is a laid back feel here that you don't feel inland. So glad I can share some of what makes our area special. Hope you have a fabulous Friday and a relaxing summer weekend!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Beachscape Coastal Living Decor Seascape Painting Art

"Beachscape"

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© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 6" by 6"

So much fun with all the coastal themed paintings of late! Those doing the bidding seem to like them too.  If you can't be on the beach, it's nice to be reminded of it! Happy Thursday. It's almost the weekend!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Seagull Seascape Coastal Living Decor Painting Art

"Seagull By The Sea"

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 5" by 7"



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Today I had a wonderful "daycation" with two of my sons. I am not sure if I invented that word but it was great spending time at a nearby restaurant on the water only miles from my home with sailboats docked nearby and gulls overhead. It was a great inspiration for painting and to take time out for what is most important in life! Hope you had a great start to the week and I so appreciate you stopping by!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Poppy Flower Floral Red Painting Art

"Dance Of The Poppies"

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 8" by 10"


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LOVE these red flowers and had such fun painting them! Hope your day is a happy one! The weekend if almost here!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Irish Cow Cattle Bovine Farmhouse Decor Portrait Painting Art

Bovine Beauty

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 6" by 6"

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This young cow lives on a farm in Valentia. My friend, Barbara, lives there part of the year and took her photo. She knows of my love of cows and shared her with me when she returned. She looks so sweet and soft and I long to visit Ireland again one day so I can see these sweet cows in their beautiful setting. 

Norma Wilson Original Oil Wildlife Chickadee Bird Avian Painting Art

"Sweet Chickadee"

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 6" by 6"


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Hoping my new bird seed and feeder will bring some of these sweet birds into my yard.

Hope your week if off to a good start!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Figurative Man Cafe Scene Painting Art

"Afternoon Siesta"

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas  5" by 7"


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I was drawn to this man who appears to be resting in the sunshine perhaps waiting for his waitress to come take his order. One of my favorite things to do is dine outside at a sidewalk cafe and linger to chat and take in the beauty of the day.