Norma Wilson Original Oil Beachwalk Coastal Living Decor Sand Painting Art

"Beachwalk"

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

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I have been having so much fun painting coastal themed paintings lately. Whenever I travel inland to visit family, I am always so excited to return to the sights and sounds of coastal Virginia. My son visited the other day and he has been away from our area for awhile. We stopped in to 17th Street Surf Shop for him to get a bathing suit and he became very nostalgic for the beach clothes he used to love.  There is a laid back feel here that you don't feel inland. So glad I can share some of what makes our area special. Hope you have a fabulous Friday and a relaxing summer weekend!

Painting #25 of Thirty Dogs And A Cat Challenge

"Dachshaund"

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"

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 This little fella is quite dramatic striking a post in the sunlight. He looks quite handsome and I bet he is equally charming! Hope you are having a fantastic weekend! I just picked up some takeout Italian and guess what I am going to do? Well, I thought I would paint! Only six more days for the challenge so if you haven't sent me a photo of your special friend, now is the time to do it. I have two ready to go already but four more spots. :-)

Painting #18 of Thirty Dogs And A Cat Challenge

"Lucy"

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"

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This is Schug's sister which I posted yesterday. Two adorable Corgi's. I bet these gals are great company for each other when their family members are not home. I loved painting their sweet faces! I am more than half way through the challenge and still need more models! Send me an email at normasfineart@gmail.com or message me on Facebook! I work from your photos.

Bovine Sisters And Meditation

Bovine Sisters Return

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 20" by 20"

These gals are pretty laid back. They have a good life grazing in the field in Ireland all day and don't let their thoughts drive them crazy or worry about to do lists or getting enough done.  Ever wish you could be more like that and spend more time in the moment just enjoying what IS.  Usually the IS is pretty o.k....even wonderful if you

can take time to notice. The worry and the angst usually comes from spending time in the past OR the imagined future that exists in our thought filled brains. When I joined the masterclass in March, I noticed that many of the members were long time meditators. I had tried to meditate over the years but had a complicated idea of what I was supposed to be accomplishing. But, I learned that it is pretty simple. Unplug from all the electronics, find a comfortable chair or spot on the floor, set a timer for 10, 15, or 20 minutes and just close your eyes and focus on your breath. Some days, my mind is all over the place. When I notice it, I try to bring it back to just focusing on my breath. I may do this over and over until the alarm on my phone goes off. Some days it feels downright peaceful, others...more like my thoughts are a runaway train. But now, I notice when I skip a day, I feel less calm when the day gets off course....which it usually does. I have read that regular meditation can improve everything from your blood pressure to your memory. I just like the feeling of being in the moment, hearing the birds outside, and knowing that in those moments, all is well.