Balancing Act

 

Balancing Act

6" by 6" original oil on panel

125.

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    Ever wonder how birds are able to balance their puffy little bodies on those tee tiny little legs?  They look like they are walking a tight rope!  I am not sure of the breed of this bird but she sure is pretty.  Had a wonderful time painting her and getting to know her.  I have really been busy the last two days in my studio with four new painting finished.  A couple I had started last week.  

   I found a really neat list on one of my favorite artists blogs, Roisin O'Farrel.  We are friends on Facebook and I am going to add a link to her site.  I love her wonderful paintings of the interiors of beautiful old homes in Ireland.  

My favorite three are 5, 14, and 25...how 'bout you?  Contact me with any questions at normasart@cox.net.

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Lazuli Bunting SOLD

Lazuli Bunting SOLD

$125

6" by 6" original oil on panel

Be as a bird perched on a frail branch that she feels bending beneath her, still she sings away all the same, knowing she has wings.

Victor Hugo

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Is There An Ostrich In The House? Sold

 Is There An Ostrich In The House?

SOLD 

     Such a face!  Such a little head....such a huge body!  But boy, can they run!  Guess when flying

didn't work out for them, they decided to take up sprinting!  I do love their inquisitive expressions.  I began this piece with hot pink acrylic again which I have done on the last few paintings.  I love the way it peeks through in places. 

     Today was super busy in my studio ordering supplies and stocking my new easels that I will be offering with all paintings up to 12" by 12".  I have a picture of one displayed on the side of my blog.

 I am working on my newsletter for March and will be announcing my winner for the monthly painting

giveaway for the month of February.  To be in the drawing for March, sign up for my newsletter or

daily blog posts by email.  Hope you have a super Wednesday!

    

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You Lookin' At Me?

SOLD

 6" by 6" oil

You Lookin' At Me?

This piece is one of my favorites that has been posted before but whenever I look at this face, I smile.  As I had every good intention of painting today but instead found myself back at the doctor's...I decided to post this little guy and get some rest.  So it is more antibiotics, inhalers, and lots of fluids and I will be covered in paint again very soon! 

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Sam Seagull Heads The Beach!

Sam Sea Gull Hits The Beach

$125

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

Yep...I am late getting this posted as yesterday was another big computer day adding more to my web site and blog and working on my mailing last.  I finished up the evening working on my taxes for this year.  By the end of today I will be able to take them to my accountant which is REALLY early for me.  I have spoken about my new program called called Outright that I found

on the web.  You get 30 days free and it is less than 10 dollars a month but when I found it, it was nothing short of a miracle for me.  I have tried other programs before like Quicken and Quickbooks and paid good money for them only to find that my eyes glazed over and the tears welled up in my eyes and eventually I learned to ignore the icon on my desk top.  This one is SO simple and does most of the work for you...my kind of program...and afterwards you can print out a report to take to your tax man.  Yeah! Well, have a wonderful day and hope where ever you are...you are seeing signs of spring.  Pretty soon we can join Sam Sea Gull and head for the beach!

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What A Hoot! SOLD

What A Hoot! SOLD

$125

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

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     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...
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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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The Birds

 

The Birds

Hope your weekend has been great so far!  I have been re-working my web site and adding some new features to my blog.  Thought I would make a collage of some of my available bird paitings!  Each are
6" by 6" and are on 3/4 inch canvas with sides painted.  Thanks so much for checking in with me!

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Red Tanager SOLD

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

Busy day today teaching down at Harbor's Edge and looking forward to a weekend of delightful fall weather and a possible trip up to Williamsburg to enjoy some of the beauty and history of the region.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend too!

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Tweety Gets A Makeover!



Tweety Gets A Makeover!

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

This little guy was posted awhile back but I wasn't happy with the background after spending some

time with him.  I am pleased with him now and thought I would share his new look!  Today was spent getting ready for company coming in tomorrow and also doing some marketing work and studio clean up.  I will be getting ready to do a show at Greenbrier Farms Oyster and South Festival which promises to be great fun.  I will have a tent with my latest works and there will be live bands,oyster shucking, tractor pulls, lots of great food, beer, and wine from local eateries.  It will be held on November 20th from 1 to 6.  Please come help support this fundraiser for CHKD and enjoy a wonderful family harvets day!

Please contact me at normasart@cox.net for more information about this painting and ways to purchase! 

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European Robin SOLD

      European Robin  Sold
$125

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

Hope your weekend has been great.  I have had a quiet one at home with my dog and cat and finally got back to my easel after taking a bit of time off.  It felt kind of awkward for awhile but one I began working on this little guy...I felt like I was back in the groove.  It was fun getting that extra hour sleep last night but now it feels like I should be going to bed and it is only 9:30!  It will be nice to have it

be light in the morning though.  For more information on this painting, please contact me at normasart@cox.net. 

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Rise And Shine

Rise And Shine

8" by 10" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted
I love the sweet smell of dawn -
our unique daily opportunity to smell time,
to smell opportunity -
each morning being, a new beginning.
~Emme Woodhull-Bache

Hope your weekend is full of wonderful opportunities and lots of fun! Thanks for stopping by and checking my posts! For purchase information on this piece, contact me at normasart@cox.net.

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Norma Wilson Original Oil Virginia Artist Bluebird Painting Portrait Art SOLD

Bluebird For You! SOLD

Had a fun time playing with texture and grayed out background color on this one. I think it makes the colors of the bird pop nicely. My friend, Adele, came yesterday to paint with me in my studio. We are both working on portraits of people which was awesome. I will be posting my mine in the weeks to come. It is such a fun challenge to get a likeness. It is a gorgeous day and looks to be a great weekend for Mother's Day. Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Happy Mother's Day Mom!!!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Red Finch Bird Painting Art

SOLD

Red Finch

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

Red Robin Looking Proud

Red Robin Looking Proud

8" by 8" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.
“If I can stop one Heart from breaking I shall not live in vain If I can ease one life the Aching Or cool one Pain Or help one fainting Robin Unto his Nest again I shall not live in Vain”
Emily Dickensen

I thought this was a beautiful quote about one of my favorite birds! Who can resist their red breasts and great energy that welcome spring with their song?

I worked on this piece using both brush and palette knife. I love how the grays in the background help accent the robin and all his bright color!

Today was spent doing one of my favorite things....painting all day in my studio! I am celebrating spring with paintings of birds and will be posting a sea gull tomorrow as summer is coming soon! I am meeting a good friend for dinner tonight and shopping for something to wear to my son's graduationt his weekend. He had his last exam today so he has successfully finished all his work! Next year is my youngest son's last year in high school so his time is not too far behind.

This painting is available at Gallery 5800 in Richmond on Grove Avenue!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Marsh Wren Bird Aviary Art

Marsh Wren

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

I enjoyed painting this bird with all the subtle browns and colors all lit up in the sunlight. I can only imagine the sense of peace these creatures must feel. If only we spent our days focused on the moment that intensely. The times that we do like when we are watching a sunset, walking in the woods, looking into the eyes of a loved one, paying attention to our own breath, bring a feeling of peace and connectness. With practice and attention we can increase those moments throughout the day. Hope your day today is filled with many peaceful moments!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Baltimore Oriole Bird Art

Baltimore Oriole

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

Can you believe we are half way to the weekend again? Today was a beautiful sunny day here in Chesapeake. We had five straight days of rain without let up. Guess all the spring flowers are happy. Hope you will check out what I wrote in my listing about the birds and flowers. Have a wonderful day and don't forget to hug someone!