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 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 Sea Gull Bird Ocean Seascape Coastal Decor Painting Art

"Grounded!"

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


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Back to oils for this piece. But may try doing one in pastels soon to see how they compare. One thing for sure is that it is all fun. This weekend I had a great time with family, spending time with my sons and daughter-in-law.  The weather here in Virginia was heavenly yesterday with temperatures in the low 80's and a nice breeze! Time to head to the ocean and spend some time with some seagulls! Have a wonderful day!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Sea Gull Bird Seascape Coastal Decor Painting Art

By The Sea

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

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I love to paint these small up close and personal portraits of nature's creatures. This fella seems to be

taking it all in and in the moment. As life gets more distracting for us humans, it is refreshing to spend time in the presence of birds and animals who can help bring us back to the beauty of "now".

Norma Wilson Original Oil Cow Cattle Bovine Farm Animals Portrait Painting Art

Irish Cow

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

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Hoping that your Monday is off to a great start! 

Norma Wilson Original Oil English Robin Bird Painting Aviary Wildlife Portrait Art

"English Robin"

They just make me smile. My favorite bird to paint! Hope life gives you many reasons to smile today!

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

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Norma Wilson Original Oil Irish Dairy Cow Farm Animals In Oil Painting Art

Far And Away Home

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

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Standing by the bonfire with fellow artists in Ireland going on ten years ago now, I became enamored with the curious white cow in the next field. It was almost eleven at night and the sun was just going down lighting her up and she seemed so curious at what these crazy humans were doing? We all decided to go into my friend's studio and I painted my first cow. I have painted more than I can count since then. The infatuation continues! Hope your week is off to a great to a great start. Do you have any fond memories of cows?

Painting #3 Thirty One Dogs And A Cat Challenge

   

                                                                         

Bailee

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

My fur baby wanted in on the challenge. After all, she is my studio assistant and fair is fair. This little gal is fourteen years young and definitely rules our home. She has her little quirks like raiding the trash and has a thing for shoes. To all who have been impacted by the shoe thing, again, please accept my apologies. She barks at all the neighborhood dogs and longs to chase all runners and people on bikes but she is always happy to greet me when I am away and lays near me when I paint. I love that sweet face. :-)

I'd love to paint your fur baby! Send me an email at normasfineart@gmail.com and you can be a model for my challenge!

Painting #1 of Thirty Dogs And A Cat Challenge!

Missy

It seems entirely appropriate that the cat be represented first! This sweet gal lives in North Carolina with my cousin Kathy. Hope she likes how I captured her baby. Sure had

fun with the fur and as always...tweeked the color a bit. Do you have a pet that you'd like to see captured during my challenge this month? All portraits are 12" by 12" and if you decide to purchase, there will be a 50.00 discount for being one of my models! I'd better

get back to work. :-)

Pinky

Pinky

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 10"x 10"

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Isn't she so demure? I love painting these beautiful birds. They don't deserve the bad reputation they have gotten from the tacky plastic lawn versions! They are really quite lovely. Hope you week if off to a great start!

The Importance Of Having Your Own Website

Sparrow In The Light

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

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This little miniature is currently in the last hours of auction on dailypaintworks.com. If you click on the link above you can put in your bid. It is at a very low price so give it a try!

So why should artists have a web site? Well, most importantly, you need a place to exhibit your paintings and give people the opportunity to buy. I have been a member of www.Fineartstudioonline.com or FASO.com since 2007. It is an artists web site designed and run by artists. They have beautiful templates to choose from and it is SO easy to just upload your photos and information.  So much has changed since 2007 with so many options online now but I have still remained loyal to FASO because they have produced a really good product and have unsurpassed customer service. I use their help....alot! I have done special pages for time limited sales. I have wanted to personalize the way I wanted my pet portraits page to look and added my blog from another platform, blogspot, to my web site and also my print store on imagekind now is accessable directly from my web site. They have monthly art contests with prizes and good marketing advice and much more. You can choose a template that is compatible with cell phones with is really important these days when many people are looking up web sites on their phone when they are on the go. I have their gold plan which is their highest plan and have been very pleased. Twelve years without changing says a lot about this group and you can have a free month to give it a try. Tell them I sent you. Yes, I can get a free month if you sign up but I would send you there anyway. Once you have your web site and you get your business cards you are well on your way to being a professional. Next, you have to send people to your site. Nothing beats word of mouth and YOU promoting your work.  Go to www.faso.com for more info!

The Importance Of Tracking Your Art!

Real Rockin' Rooster

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

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For years I was a fly by the seat of my paints artist. Well, how did that work for me? It wasn't pretty. Lots of crashing and having to dust myself off. I have painted ALOT of paintings. For several years I painted one a day, even on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Pretty extreme, huh? Actually it was a really great practice and just what I needed at the time. I would love to have a record of every painting I have ever created, sold, and of every collector. But alas, after many computer crashes, and photo programs, that did not happen. Until this year... I decided enough was enough and began using Artwork Archive to record everything. I can now pull up my program and key in a gallery and print out all of the paintings I am planning on delivering to that location. Very professional. All the important statistics like size, price, medium, etc. When a piece sells, that gets recorded and collector information as well. What a concept. This program has a yearly cost but it well worth it! There are many good programs out there and for those who are computer savvy, you can use free software that comes with your PC or Mac. Just don't do as I did. Use something! You will be glad you did as it saves so much time and galleries love it. Very professional. Oh, and most software programs give you a free trial so you can see what features you like and decide what it the best fit. Happy Painting!

Advantages Of Toning Your Canvas

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I have been REALLY busy preparing for two big events coming up this weekend. Today I completed painting, varishing, wiring, naming, pricing, and cataloging twenty two pieces of art for my show in Onancock, Virginia at The Red Queen Gallery. I haven't posted any of these pieces. The opening will be on Saturday from 3-6. The show will be up until August 25th. I hope you will be able to stop by if you are in the area. 

The second event is Paint Night at the Richard Stravitz Gallery on 30th Street and Atlantic Ave. in Virginia Beach. We will be having a great time with drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and creativity oozing from our brushes. Our subject matter is...surprise, surprise! A Cow!  Today I was toning our canvases red so we will be

off to an exciting start and ready for my students to begin their paintings. I often tone my canvases before beginning a painting. Sometimes I choose red and other times, I might just do a very abstract looking undercoat with all kinds of crazy color. It helps get me in the painting mode and some times makes for a more interesting painting with little bits of unexpected color showing through. 

So, I am a big fan of toning and I also think it takes away that feeling for beginners of all that white canvas yet to cover. Come join the fun and if you can't join us, grab a brush and some paint and decorate a canvas!

Red Queen Gallery Show This Month

Iris Delight

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For weeks now I have been painting like a madwoman! I was honored to be asked to be

the featured artist at Red Queen Gallery in Onancock,Virginia on the 30th of this month.  I hope you can join me for this occasion from 3 to 7. The gallery is located at 57 Market Street. I will not be posting these works online until I show them in the gallery at the show. Thanks so much for visiting my blog!

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days! -Day Eighteen

Basking In The Sun

18" by 24" original oil on gallery wrap

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Love the light on this fox and the feeling of serenity that you feel when the sun warms your face!

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days! - Day Seven

Captivating

6" by 6" original oil on panel

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It's hard to believe a week has passed since I began this challenge.  I can honestly say I have not much of a couch potato since it began which is a good thing!  And look what beautiful places I

can visit for a time.  I can really feel the warmth of the sun surrounding this gull and such a beautiful breeze!

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days! - Day Four

Barn Swallow

5" by 7" original oil on panel

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Hoping your weekend was fabulous!  I look forward to lots of painting in the week ahead!