Daisy Delight Floral Still Life Painting Art SOLD

Daisy Delight!

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6" by 6" original oil on panel

150.

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I have been loving the shasta daisies on my walks of late and so much so that I planted some in my

new garden here at the beach.  I loved how the light hit this flower so much that I new I had to paint it.

There is something so powerful about a flower reaching towards the light and taking in all of its energy

and warmth.  I simply cannot imagine a life without flowers in it!  How lucky am I that I get am able to spend time with a flower doing my best to express with my paints the joy it makes me feel?

What brought you joy this day?

I know I promised to announce the winner of the free painting giveaway but really meant tomorrow which is the last day of the month.  I will draw the winner and notify them and hopefully have permission to give their name.  I am also going to redraw for last month as I still have not heard back from the person whose name I drew for it.

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#144 Tulips Seranade

#144 Tulips Serenade

9" by 12" original oil on 3" gallery wrap canvas

295.

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I do love red!  And tulips...a perfect combination.  I spent some time in the garden today planting some more lilies that Claudia brought the other day and planting my Shasta Daisies.  My herbs are growing nicely and the cucumbers and strawberries.  The weather is so wonderful this time of year.  Not too hard to keep things growing and happy.  I will have to be vigilant when the heat of summer arrives.  Hope you have something fun planned for the weekend.  I plan on heading to the beach one day to sit in a chair and do nothing...just for a couple of hours.  So happy you stopped by!

#121 Painting Flowers In My Studio

#121 Painting Flowers In My Studio!

20" by 20" on wrap around canvas

As the sun colors flowers, so does art color life.  ~John Lubbock

My friends, Claudia and Adele, came to paint in my studio today and we decided to paint a floral using flowers from Claudia's garden and a vase I had on hand.  It was fun as always to see what we each painted.  I do not have this one cropped intentionally because it is not finished but I wanted to stay true to posting a painting each day. When this piece is completed it will be put straight into my available works.   

Adele Loomans At Work

Claudia Finn At Work

Hope you have a great day!  Thanks for checking in with me!

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#115 Pink Geranium

#115 Pink Geranium

8" by 8" original oil on panel

225.

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Today we went to Stoney's which is a local nursery that has the most beautiful flowers and herbs. They also have very creative ways to display your flowers and wonderful containers.  They will have things planted in old chairs and antique sewing machines.  I even saw geraniums growing in a military ordinance box. I was bitten by the gardening bug again when my friend, Claudia so generously gave me some some day lilies from her garden and some rosemary.  Today I picked up some gorgeous pink geraniums for a large pot and some bay leaves and lavender.  Another benefit of growing a garden is being able to paint your flowers and it is always a great learning tool to paint something from real life. 

Who knows what I will paint tomorrow...most days I don't have a clue until I get into my studio.  Saturday evening is the opening of the Norfolk Academy art show and I am excited to have four of my paintings in the show.  It goes from 6 to 8 and is at 1585 Wesleyn Drive.  If you are local, I hope to see you there!  Have a great Friday!

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A Rose Is A Rose

A Rose Is A Rose....

20" by 20"

Tomorrow is the Oyster And South Festival at Greenbrier Farms.  Hope you will come out and see me and join in the fun!  I will have a tent with my latest paintings displayed.  Check out the link for more information!  If you are intersted in this piece, contact me at normasart@cox.net.

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Norma Wilson Original Oil Hydrangea Floral Bouquet Still LIfe Art SOLD

Hydrangea Bouquet SOLD

18" by 18" on wrap around canvas with 3/4 inch sides painted.

Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe. It is not enough that a thing be possible for it to be believed.
Voltaire

Today I was able to spend all day in my studio painting and it felt great. Some days I let too many things distract me and only spend a couple of hours painting. I do take a lot of tea breaks but I am able to work on more than one piece. This is one that I started about a month ago from a still life set up down at Harbor's Edge where I teach. The ladies who garden there use the art room so many times there is a beautiful arrangement sitting on the counter. I took it out side to get
light exactly the way I wanted it and took a picture. This morning I was inspired by a painting that one of my fellow dailypainters did and decided to dive into mine again. It is great to have to many artists to inspire you daily. Thank you to Carol Nelson! Hope your day has been a good one!

This piece will be going to one of my galleries unless it sells
online in the next few days! It is available for 595.00 plus 6.00 shipping and handling.

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Norma Wilson Original Oil Potted Geraniums Floral Art

Potted Geraniums

3.5 by 4.5 oil on paper

What a cold day in Virginia...hope it warms up a bit before Andrew's scrimmage tomorrow. He is excited to be on his school's Varsity team this year. This weekend is the Ring Dance and he and his girlfriend Morgan are going with all their friends in a limo. Oh, to be young again! Actually we didn't go to the dances in a limo! I have been very busy working on commissions this week but hope to get more paintings ready to list for the coming days. I enjoyed doing this piece on gessoed paper. It is nice to change up the surface sometimes.

Norma Wilson Original Oil Tulip Surprise Floral Art

18" by 24" oil on canvas with 3/4 inch sides painted. This piece was very fun to paint with much inspiration after working in the yard today and going for a long bike ride around the neighborhood. There were so msny flowers in bloom here in Virginia. I did sneeze quite a bit bit it didn't detract from natures's amazing show. Hope you enjoy this one. I'd love to hear from you!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Hydrangea Bouquet Floral Art

20" by 20" original oil on gallery wrap canvas with sides painted.

Today was a good busy day in my studio with a painting that was great fun to do. Hydrangeas are my favorite flower in summer and I love to cut them and put them in a vase in my kitchen too. Hope you are having a great week. My trip to Philadelphia was a good one. It was good to see my siter and her husband and my Mom again. I stopped in Philly and saw my Aunt Mildred too. It was a lot of driving but Andrew and I got to visit and chat in the car along the way. I realized how fast he is growing up and how much I enjoy our time together. Each moment is precious. Til tomorrow.
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Norma Wilson Original Oil Tulip Opening Up Close Floral Art

I must be having spring fever as my heart keeps turning to tulips. I love the bright colors and the cheerfulness of tulips. I just did my family room with a green sectional and have red and yellow accents. I think these must be my colors as I look at many of the paintings in my gallery. Hope they are yours too! I have been getting requests for florals and many nice e-mails. I can hardly keep up but I am giving it a good effort. Hope your week is going well. If you have another favorite flower....let me know!
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Norma Wilson Original Oil Tulip Floral Portrait Art

12" by 16" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.

Can't believe it is Sunday night again!!!!! It has been a great weekend....very productive and relaxing. I have spent many hours in my studio and finished working on three paintings. This floral was really fun. I listed it as portrait art and feel that many of my paintings are a portrait of sorts whether it be animals, flowers, people or vegetables and fruit. I like to see the close up view of these things and capture the essense. I love to hear from all of you and appreciate all the kind words and ideas for future pieces! Being a working artist is a dream come true but can be a very solitary life. I am so pleased to receive so many e-mails and to have the opportunity to get to know people who view my work and collect it. Hope you have a wonderful week and that your days are filled with many blessings!
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