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 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 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 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 Beachscape Coastal Living Decor Seascape Painting Art

"Beachscape"

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

So much fun with all the coastal themed paintings of late! Those doing the bidding seem to like them too.  If you can't be on the beach, it's nice to be reminded of it! Happy Thursday. It's almost the weekend!

Norma Wilson Original Pastel English Robin Bird Painting

"Ready For Take Off!"

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

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It has been at least ten years since I broke out my pastels and decided to paint with them.  Early on in my art career, I painted exclusively in pastel.  When I started painting in oils, I decided to devote my time to learning and growing as an oil painter and then made several moves that afforded me less space to work in several mediums.  I stuck to acrylic and oil. Now that I am home to my house in Chesapeake, I can spread out and have plenty of room! So I set up a pastel room. Below is the block in stage on a pastel board. I like to get some base colors that I see established and build from there. Usually after the main colors are in, I begin to work the darks more building up from there in a back and forth way adding in nuances of color and adjusting my drawing as needed.  It was amazing how comfortable I felt after being away from pastels so long.

I am excited to do more this week. As you can see, I had more than a few pastels 

just waiting for me to dive back in!

Painting #24 Of Thirty Dogs And A Cat Challenge

"Shyan"

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

Deep in thought and looking very handsome in dramatic light. Such a great model and another well loved dog who belonged to a great lady who lives in Virginia Beach. Thank you to all this month's models. I still need a few more as there is still another week left in the month. What a great experience. So much great practice and experience doing what I love. Mixing paint in my sleep and drawing everything in sight...some of the side effects. :-)