Norma Wilson Original Oil Irish Cove Landscape Seascape Coastal Decor Painting Art

"Irish Cove"

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

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Norma Wilson Original Oil Giraffe Animal Mammal Wildlife Portrait Painting Art

Tall Beauty!

©Norma Wilson, original oil, 6" by 6"

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Such soulful eyes. Along with thousands of other people, I became captivated by April the giraffe who was due to give birth any minute....for about two months. It is hard to pinpoint exactly when a giraffe will give birth and they had a camera fixed on her every move every day. I found myself watching for hours. I realized that it was kind of like meditation being so focused and there was no sound. There were many times when everyone thought it had to be time because she had all the signs but there were many false alarms. When it did happen, it was well worth the wait. Giraffes stand the whole time and hide their discomfort because in the wild, they could be attacked and their baby eaten. And we think we have it rough! Taj arrived being almost six feet tall and under 100 pounds. He was standing within the hour. Incredible. I now have a much greater appreciation for these beautiful faces and how majestic and strong they really are!

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 Owl Bird Avian Wildlife Painting Art

"On Watch"

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

Have you ever seen an owl up close? I haven't and would love to experience that and especially one this beautiful. Hoping your day is a beautiful one!

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 Original Oil Sacred Lotus Floral Flower Garden Lily Pad Painting Art

"Sacred Lotus"

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

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It is no wonder these flowers are often used to represent peaceful zen like endeavors. I used to go to a yoga studio called The Blue Lotus. They are amazing flowers growing in ponds amidst the lily pads.

They are very fun to paint too! We need more peace in this world and I hope you can spend time in nature today or experience peaceful moments in the midst of the hustle and bustle or the sad news stories. Have a wonderful day.

Norma Wilson Original Oil Chiffchaff Songbird Aviary Wildlife Painting Art

"Chiffchaff Songbird"

©Norma Wilson, original oil, 5" by 7"

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This little bird is singing it's heart out. Sometimes I try to imagine a world without birds and especially the sound of birds singing which is so comforting and uplifting especially when things feel

so heavy in the world. I love to sit on my screened porch and watch the birds coming to my bird feeder. Last week I had a giant hawk sit on the bird bath! Here is a photo of him or her!

Anyone know what type of hawk this is? I was really startled when I first caught a glimpse out of the corner of my eye. The morning light was beautiful and after sitting for quite awhile he headed up into the tree. I bet he makes the squirrels nervous!

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"

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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"

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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 Hydrangea Floral Flower Still Life Vase Painting Art

Hydrangea Delight

Absolutely my favorite flower and a challenge to paint! I am please with how this turned out and hope you like it too! This piece is now on auction on ebay. If you follow the link to the listing you can find more information. 

Norma Wilson Original Oil Beach Grass Seascape Coastal Living Decor Ocean Painting Art

Beyond The Beach Grass

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

More coastal fun! I love to watch the beach grass wave with the breeze and beckon

you on to the water. Hope your week is going well!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Charloais Dairy Cow Cattle Farm Animal Painting Art

Charolais on Red

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



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It's been awhile since I painted a white cow on red. It is pretty striking. Still having fun on eBay listing some of my older pieces and new small ones as well. I am growing a following on there and it is exciting to see which subjects draw the most attention. I love the immediacy of response and the excitement of the bidding. Go ahead and check it out! I'd love your feedback on some subjects you'd like to see me paint!