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Friday, September 26, 2014

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days! #25

Splashing At The Fountain

SOLD

5" by 7" original oil on canvas

Just had to do another of this little girl from the fountain in Savannah. I am really loving painting people and plan to do more in the coming weeks. I might even do a large one. Happy Friday!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

All Aglow!

All Aglow

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

$350.

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Don't you just love that time of day when nature is all aglow with the sun as it is setting? I was inspired by this Irish cow and her peaceful stance. It was so much fun recreating a special moment in time.

The kitchen is another story. It is no longer "apricot"! My son's first words were...oh, PINK! I decided to head to the paint store the next day and decided on a really pretty color called Manchester Tan which is a Benjamin Moore color. It isn't finished yet but I am liking it much better! This way anything I add to the decor will go really well and it has a very soft look. When I went back to the store, I realized that they have giant paint chips! Like two feet by two feet! Sure wish I had discovered this a couple of weeks ago. :-)

So far I have a couple of ideas for workshops. One is Paint Your Pet or favorite animal and the other if Fun With Palette Knives! I think both would be really fun to teach. I am working on a supply list and planning them for June. Please let me know if you would like more information or to be added to the contact list! Hope you week is going along great! I am working fast and furiously on the house projects before Andrew gets home. I think he will help me with some things but kind of wanted to surprise him with some of the changes. Thanks for checking in!

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Monday, April 18, 2011

Valentia Irish Cow

11" by 14" on wrap around canvas

350.

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My friend and fellow artist, Barbara Mastaglio, lives in one of the most beautiful places on the planet about half the year. She and her husband have a home on Valentia Island off the coast of Kerry in Ireland. I began my journey of cow painting about five years ago when I did an artists workshop over there and it was wonderful. The instructor was Charles Kello and we had a blast. A few weeks ago I asked if she had any cow photos I might have for inspiration and this cow was in the one she gave me. I swear I know this cow from my trip over there! What a beautiful and open face with such a soulful gaze. After my workshop my weekend, I was anxious to use the approach we were taught. I first began with a loose rendering in a large sketchbook. I used only burnt sienna and white and worked out the values. It was so much fun! I also played with some other images before getting to work on canvas. I think this will be my new routine. I began this cow working from the inside out instead of drawing it in paying attention to shapes of dark and light and working the background at the same time. I am REALLY pleased with the result and felt some of the initial excitement of those early days of painting cows. Some times a new approach is just the ticket to shake things up a bit. I am looking forward to another one! I will also be getting ready tomorrow for my display on Wednesday of birds at the Virginia Garden Show Tour held at the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club in Virginia Beach. Hope you will come out and see me! Please email me if you have any questions about my work or anything else!
Study that helped me loosen up and work out values....

Painting from my workshop that encouraged loosening up!......

Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Out Of The Shadows!

Out Of The Shadows

$295.

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It was a real fiasco tonight as I was getting ready to photograph this painting and get it posted. I had it on the table easel in the kitchen ready to photograph when the cat, Rusty, jumped up to get away from the dog, Bailee.

I tried to move her aside so I could get a shot and because her tail was VERY close to the wet paint. Next thing I knew she had her claw in my neck and was leaping off the table as the easel came crashing to the floor and landed on top of the painting. After taking a few deep breaths, I returned to my studio to do the necessary repairs. Now she, Rusty, is innocently perched on my arm as I type. KIDS...what can you do? Hope I don't get cat scratch fever.

As far as the kitchen goes...I have switched back and forth between a warm gray to kilm beige...to a buttery yellow..to...help! I was so used to my colorful leaf pattern that I am afraid my all white kitchen will be too bland. I love white kitchens but a feeling of warmth too.

I guess I just need more information...like an inspiring area rug or tea towels. Have an awesome Thursday!

There are 3 ways you can make a real difference on this blog: 1. Tell a friend. Share the link to this site with just one other person. 2. Post your thoughts in the comment section. 3. Email any questions or suggestions to me at normasart@cox.nett. My blog: http://normasdailypaintings.blogspot.com. My website: http://www.normawilsonfineart.com

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Birds Of A Feather

Birds Of A Feather

“Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!"”
Robin Williams
Yea! Spring has sprung! It was a beautiful March day today...the sun was bright and the wind cool. Signs of blossoms and new life coming to the earth. I, unfortunately spent it inside painting my dining room. The first coat is a primer with half the color that I will be painting the room. It barely covered the red and now I don't know if I will like it. I wanted it to be warm but it has a pretty blue hue to it. The trim all needs to be done too. Started to think about Mike the painter....wonder what he charges these days. I used to really like to paint but felt very sick to my stomach today. Wonder if this primer has a lot of chemicals.... Well, anyway I decided to make a make a collage of some of my favorite birdies. Hope you have an awesome Monday! If you want to know more about my available paintings, just click on the link at the top of my blog.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Shore Duty

$125

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

The days of long walks on the beach are getting closer....the air was pretty chilly today but it was so nice to have more day light! I had a great day in the studio with my friend Claudia Finn and Adele Loomans. We get together often to paint and share ideas and inspirations.

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Monday, March 14, 2011

Little Calf In The Sun Sold

Little Calf In The Sun

SOLD

$295

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

t’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want – oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so! ~Mark Twain

Busy day today after a very restful weekend. I am missing Andrew as he is back at Virginia Tech. Tomorrow I will have two friends here in the studio to paint with and share ideas. That is always fun.

Anyone else have spring fever? I am getting spring fever as the trees are all in bloom and the days are getting longer. I am planning to do some more purging of "stuff" and got some paint chips today to pick a new color for my dining room. I painted it red years ago when that was all the rage and now just want to lighten it up! I really do enjoy painting on walls as well as canvas! So....hope you have a great Tuesday!

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Horse Play SOLD

Horse Play
SOLD

$125

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

I have been away from my studio for a few days as my son has been home from college and
I have been spending some time with him. There is always a game on and a few of his friends
so I like to take advantage of this time with him around and enjoy all the fun! I did take some
time to ship out paintings to collectors and get supplies unpacked. I have a commission to
work on this week of an angus cow that I am looking forward to and also need to work on some
pieces for an upcoming show at the beach. I sold a painting at the opening of the Artists Gallery
show, It's Raining Cats And Dogs and the show goes through the month so stop by and see all
the wonderful paintings and support the local animal shelter!
I am so excited that it is time to set the clocks ahead....that means more daylight and evening
bike rides! I have been itching to get out and get some exercise but my foot is still swollen and
every color in the rainbow so I need to give it a bit more time to heal. Hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy the rest of the weekend! Thanks for stopping by! This piece is available by clicking on the link below and comes with its own display easel!

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Thursday, March 03, 2011

Angus In The Snow

6" by 6" original oil

$125

Today's post is the second of two paintings that I completed day before my accident on the stairs and
trip to the clinic. I stayed on the couch most of the day but did get some work done on uploading paintings and working on my mailing list. I am excited about all my new follower and collectors! Thank you for your
interest! You keep me covered in paint and doing what I love. I also love doing special commissions. Some people have me paint their special pet or paint a similar cow or rooster to one they like but in a different size.
I will be developing a page on my web site to discuss that more but in the mean time, please send me an
e-mail to normasart@cox.net. I am excited to have my son coming home for spring break tomorrow and my
older son will be home for a soccer game this weekend in memory of one of his classmates. I don't think I
will make it to the Artists Gallery opening tomorrow night unless my foot gets alot better but check it out at 608 Norfolk Avenue between 6:30 and 8:30. To see more about it, click on my events page above. I will
have several pieces in the show and it is a wonderful fundraiser for dogs and cats at the local shelter. Have a great weekend!

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Sunday, February 27, 2011

Black Angus

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Black Angus
$125

6" by 6" original oil on archival board

How was your weekend? I worked quite a bit but did manage to take in a movie and had dinner with a friend. . I also got out on my bike after a long hiatus. The tires were kind of flat and I couldn't find my bicycle pump! I spent oodles of hours working on my web sites Only a couple more links and pages and I will start work on my newsletter as it is almost March! My kitty is in my lap again and insists on laying on my arm while I am typing. I really had a good time working on this Angus. It is so much fun to play with colors on the
dark fur. I guess a cow's hair could be called fur... I tried something different than my usual toning the canvas with red. I began with a hot pink color and then accented the same! I like how the bits of pink shows through in places. It will be a busy week getting ready for the upcoming show at the Artists Gallery... It's Raining Cats and Dogs. I will be entering several pieces and the opening is this Friday. Hope you can make it if you live locally. Have a great Monday!

New Vistas....

New Vistas

I have been really enjoying these collages! I think I will make it a practice to do one every weekend highlighting some of my recent works. Sometimes it is good to see them in a collection and to also highlight a trend. Lately I have been drawn to painting new vistas...water views! I have also been working more with a palette knife and lots of texture. I have been fortunate to live near the water all of my adult life. I have even considered moving closer to the ocean so I can be inspired daily by the sea. Hope you are enjoying your weekend and have been doing something fun!

Yesterday I saw the King's Speech. It was SO good. I highly recommend it if you have not yet seen it. Such a wonderful story of triumph and friendship.

I have been adding more paintings to my sold and available categories that can be accessed at the top of my blog and also on the side at the top. If you are interested in any of these works, you can find them under available works! You can purchase using pay pal or contact me at normasart@cox.net for other options. Thank you for visiting with me and for all the comments and emails! Welcome to my new followers and subscribers!

Friday, February 25, 2011

Journey's End

8" by 8" original oil on panel

$195

Yeah...it's the weekend! Not sure why I enjoy the weekends so much. I work at home and pretty much do a lot of the same things but it just has a different, more laid back feel on the weekend. Today was a great Friday painting with my friend Scott who owns a gallery in Ghent. His gallery is so beautiful! I worked on this boat while he was working on some coy fish. I love palette knives!! I switched up and worked on panel instead of canvas and I liked the how the paint applied on the harder surface. I plan to continue using the boards. I am also going to be offering table top easels with my smaller pieces in the coming weeks. I am waiting on my order. Afterwards, I headed over to Harbor's Edge for class with the ladies. It was SO windy by the water. I think March winds came way early this year. Well...have an awesome weekend! I love all your comments and emails!

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Monday, February 21, 2011

What A Hoot! SOLD

$125

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

   I really did have a HOOT working on this guy. He really came to life and made
me laugh! Some days the paintings come out well, some days...not as I had hoped
and sometimes they come to life and entertain me! This was the later. Hope you
had some fun in your day too.
   Once again, my cat, Rusty, is laying on my typing arm and like the crazy person
that I am....I am letting my arm fall asleep rather than move her. She only weighs less
than five pounds though and is SO sweet. She used to hang out in my son's room
all the time before he went off to college and now she likes me! I guess I don't want
to ruin a good thing...
   If you haven't signed up for my daily updates and monthly newsletter, I have started
a monthly painting giveaway for my subscribers! I have a sign up box on the top right
corner of my blog! Have a wonderful day!

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Sunday, February 20, 2011

Common Yellow Throat

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

$125

Well, the weather this weekend was spectacular and I saw bulbs sprouting in the neighbors yard. Spring is right around the corner. My kitty cat, Rusty, is sitting in my lap as I type. She is doing so much better. I spent quite a bit of time on the computer this weekend making changes to my web site and blog. I welcome any feedback. Hope you have a great start to your week! Thanks for checking in.

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Monday, February 14, 2011

Come With Me To The Sea....
$195

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

Today I took a trip without leaving home! I knew I wanted to do something else involving water after my painting on Friday so I looked for a doorway that would inspire me and created the scene beyond. As artists we may be inspired by something but the cool part is, that we can use our imaginations and make a place where we can invite others to join us....so come along with me...to the sea! The weather is perfect and the water is just perfect!

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Friday, February 11, 2011

Norma Wilson Fine Art Seascapes

Beach Dreams

This piece will be in the Artists Gallery show in April and is
featured on their postcard.

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

Are you ready for long walks along the beach right about now? Long for nights with the sun setting around 9 o'clock? Working on this piece brought up the feel of the sand between my toes and the sound of the surf....I am so lucky to live only thirty minutes fro the ocean. In fact I took the picture I used for inspiration on a trip to Virginia Beach not to long ago. I am loving the fun of using palette knives and lots of textural paint!

I had a great time again today painting with friends and teaching my ladies at Harbor's Edge. We worked on portraits using watercolor paper and charcoal. I am excited to relax this weekend after a very productive week. Hope you can do the same! Let me know if you are interested in any of my paintings....still time to overnight one for your Valentine!!

Thursday, February 03, 2011

Norma Wilson Original Oil Cow Art

Irish Valentine SOLD

$295

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

Love these big beautiful Irish cows that I first fell for as a child and was reintroduced to at a workshop in Valentia Ireland run by my good friend, Barbara Lively Mastaglio. She owns a beautiful house there and you can see these beauties grazing in her back yard overlooking the ocean. That trip began my love affair with painting cows! Thought this one represented the upcoming holiday!

Tomorrow night I will be attending the show at the Artists Gallery, One Foot Square. If you live in the area, please stop in!

I had a great day in my studio today working on a pet portrait commission and listening to Artists Helping Artists blog talk radio with Leslie Saeta and Dreama Tolle Perry. One was on organization for us creative souls....an elusive concept for some of us...and goal setting for 2011. I highly recommend listening to their programs!

For purchase information, contact me at normasart@cox.net! Have a fabulous weekend!

Sunday, January 02, 2011

Red Headed Tanager

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

Hope you have had a wonderful New Year weekend so far. I am back in my studio getting started on

some new pieces and finished this one up and decided to do a late in the day posting. I love the red tanager birds and this is a different tanager sporting only a red head

For my artist followers I discovered a new book keeping site that is free for thirty days and a small monthly amount after wards. It is called Outright. It is very

intuitive and so far seems very simple to use. Check it out and let me know what you think.

Yesterday I spent time at Claudia Finn's Studio at Pembroke Mall and really love her new work! If you near Virginia Beach, stop in and see her. She has some new angel paintings done with palette knife and my favorite of trees in her back yard. Wonderful colors!

Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the weekend! For more information on this piece or any of my other painting, please contact me at normasart@cox.net .

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Cow Reclining

6" by 8" original oil on canvas board

I am posting this piece today that is still a work in progress. It just needs some tweeking but I wanted to do a post and wish everyone a WONDERFUL holiday season! I still have some more purchases to make and some stocking stuffers but the tree looks great. I broke down and got an artificial one this year and have been pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it is and so much easier to set up! My son who lives in Northern Virginia gets in this afternoon with my grandpuppy Brewsky. Can't wait to see them and get a greeting that only Brewsky can give! Hope you holidays are filled with love and joy and I an not sure when I will post again...it may be a few days. I am excited about some new challenges for the coming year and will share them with you in future postings. Thanks as always for stopping by! Happy Holidays!!!

Tuesday, December 07, 2010

Master Gardner

Master Gardener

This is a pastel painting that I did awhile back of my neighbor's cat. She is a master gardener and

told me how often she would find her kitty admiring all the beautiful flowers. I decided she shared her

owner's passion for gardening. I think they make a pretty combination in a painting! For more information on this piece or any of my other paintings, contact me at normasart@cox.net.