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!

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days- Day One

Sophie

12" by 12" original oil on canvas

425.

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Happy New Year!  I am very excited to start off the New Year by participating in another 30 paintings in 30 Days challenge!  I love how it motivates me to get in my studio and get creative!  I hope you will follow along with me and see what each new day will bring.  Today's post is one of my favorite subjects to paint and she is a beauty who lives across the world in Valentia, Ireland.  She has a lot of character in her face and was a joy to paint!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days #21

Ducky

5" by 7" original oil on canvas

150.

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I love painting "alla prima", which means all at once.  Or at lease finishing a painting in one day.  It is a challenge to work the paint while the layers are still wet but it also is very gratifying and a great sense of accomplishment.  It is one of the things that draws people to paint outside.  You have to work quickly before the light changes and the paintings remain fresh and the impression of the moment is not lost.  I like to work in my studio using photos for inspiration but feel the same excitement.  I have been enjoying this challenge of so many paintings in such a short period of time as it helps me to not over think my subject choices as well.  The point is to get in there and paint!  Even if it means you find yourself wearing the paint quite  bit!  

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days! #11

Polly Wants A Cracker

6" by 6" original oil on canvas

150.

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Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days! #4

Two Apples And A Hat

5" by 7" original oil on canvas with sides painted.


150.

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Happy Weekend!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Rocking Rooster Farm Animal Barnyard Painting Art

Rise and Shine!

12" by 24" original oil on canvas with sides painted!

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Boy did I have fun painting this guy!  Can't you just hear him shouting....Rise and Shine people!

It is time to get up!  In rooster language of course.  Hope your summer has been a good one!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Horse Equine Barn Animal Painting Art

Captivating Beauty

24" by 24" on gallery wrap canvas

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Last year while visiting an Irish vineyard in Northern Vineyard,  I was delighted to meet this

beautiful horse.  I enjoyed spending time with her again...this time on canvas!

Bluebird for You! Bird Painting Aviary Art

Bluebird For You!

5" by 7" original oil on panel

150.

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I love the bright colors of a bluebird and I have painted them often.  He looks proud puffing his chest out for all the world to admire!  Today was a much better day for ducks and geese with quite a drenching of rain that we very much needed.  My cucumbers are soaking it all up! :-)  Thanks so much for checking in with me!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Kitty Cat Portrait Art

6" by 6" original oil on wrap around canvas with painted sides. This piece is currently on auction on eBay. A portion of the sales go to help animals rescue. Hope your holiday season is a bright one!

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Norma Wilson Original Pastel Rocky Mountain Landscape

Greetings!

Today's post is a departure from my oil painting to a soft pastel landscape that inspired me with its breathtaking colors. On a visit to family in Colorado I took in this place and enjoyed very much interpreting it in this beautiful medium. Soft pastels are pure pigment in dry form held together with a gum binder. They look like chalk but are brilliant in their colors and ability to refract light. My method of working with pastels is to cover the whole surface with many layers. This piece measures 11 by 15 and is matted to fit into an 18 by 24 inch frame. It comes with a double archival rag mat in palm beach white and is sandwiched between two pieces of foam core and the image is covered with glassine paper which helps protect it until you can get it framed under glass.

I am off to Philadelphia tomorrow to visit family. I grew up there and still have two aunts and quite a few cousins. I am looking forward to the trip. Hope you all have a great weekend!Click to Bid!

Norma Wilson Original Oil White Kerry Cow Painting Art

Today's post is of one of my favorite Irish Cows that I first saw in Kerry. It is a 12 by 12 on wrap around 3/4 inch sides which are painted making framing optional. It is currently on auction on eBay. Hope you are all having a great weekend! I saw my son off to college with his puppy, Brewsky today. The house seems empty tonight. The other dogs disagree. They are enjoying the peace and quiet and not having their tails bitten! Tomorrow will be a busy day of straightening house and lots of painting. I have two commissions to complete and a new one to paint for eBay. Life is good! Take care and remember to laugh! Click to Bid!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Rooster Chicken Art 3

Hello Again!

What a hot day it was today! I may have to start painting all night and sleep during the day. My air conditioner just isn't cutting it! I did manage to make it to my favorite art store...Jerry's Artarama and then worked on a pear painting, a small chocolate lab on gessoed mat board.....for a change and now I am about to begin a large rose. Tonight's post is another rooster....I am loving all the color! Hope you all had a great weekend. To bid on this piece.....Click to Bid!

Rooster Chicken Art 2

Today's post is a 9 by 12 original oil on gallery wrap canvas with sides painted and is currently on auction on eBay. Just click on my store link for more information. Thanks for stopping by!