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 Chuck Taylor's Sneakers Shoes Still Life Painting Art

"Sneaker's At The Door"

                                             © Norma Wilson, original acrylic on canvas 8" by 10"

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This piece brings back fond memories of my son''s shoes at the door. They would always kick off their shoes as soon as they came in the door and all their friend's followed suit.  I loved seeing all those shoes and knew that those times were precious and would fly by. Hope this piece brings back a fond memory for you too!

Sneakers At The Door by Norma Wilson

Sneakers At The Door

© Norma Wilson, original acrylic on canvas 8"x 10"

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So many memories of boys coming home after school and kicking their shoes off by the door. I never told them to do this but they always did and their friends followed suit. Lots of shoes meant lots of friends and fun being had up in the play room. Wish I knew how fast this time would fly by...

Looking Back AND Looking Forward

Another Red Please!

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 14" by 18"

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Another Red Please is part of my series inspired by a trip to The Barns vineyard in northern Virginia.  It is available through Stravitz Fine Art Gallery in Virginia Beach. For more information or purchase, contact 757 305-9411.

For the past year, I have been working with my awesome coach, Lisa Call.  During that time, I have been exploring my values and expanding my vision of my life and art business. It has been an amazing journey of looking back AND looking forward. 

In January this coming year, it will be ten years since I wrote and shared my first blog post and began my journey of online art sales.  My first post began very unceremoniously with a few lines and absolutely no introduction to who I was or what my blog was all about.  I just knew everyone needed a blog.  I still cringe when I write the word. What a weird name! No wonder I didn't know what to do with it. I have to admit that I am still searching for a direction and will be focusing more on that in my year long masterclass which began in March.  It combines coaching with a group of artists with varying mediums, all working to grow their businesses. We began the year with our top three goals which is new for me to narrow down to three goals and then to learn to break that down into monthly goals, weekly, and daily. Then, we can choose to share them with the group which adds great accountability. 

Ten years ago, I wrote that first post in my room over the garage on a computer that I barely knew how to use, spending hours searching, poking around any site I could find on online art sales, not knowing the how as much as being determined that somehow I could figure it out. During that time I sold over 1,000 paintings and have learned so much. 

Now, looking ahead, I know that there is still so much more to learn and I am excited to do just that. I would love to continue to share that journey with you and catch up on all the paintings I have been working on. Check back with me on Thursday when I will share some of the changes I have already made with my class!  Thanks so much for stopping by. 

Hydrangea Bouquet Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days Day Twenty Seven by Norma Wilson

Hydrangea Bouquet

© Norma Wilson, original oil on panel 9" by 12" 

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Hope you have been having a great week.  Only three more posts left in the Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days challenge.  Sometimes I really don't know what I will paint until the day I need to post one! Today I chose this pretty floral and who knows what it will be tomorrow.  I dropped some paintings off today at Stravitz Gallery in Virginia Beach.  If you live local, stop in and see the beautiful work they have as well as sculpture and jewelry.  It is on Pacific Ave across from Starbucks at Laskin.

Have a great Friday!

Lighthouse Watch Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days Day Twelve by Norma Wilson

Lighthouse Watch

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 11" by 14" 

Just returned from the oil class that I teach on Wednesday nights.  This was a demo from the class and I wanted to post it for today's painting but it still needs a little tweeking.  If you are interested, send me an email at normasfineart@gmail.com.  I will post a price and updated photo after  I get a chance to do a few finishing touches tomorrow.  

Three Pears Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days Day Four by Norma Wilson

Three Pears

 © Norma Wilson, original acrylic on board 9" by 12" 

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This was a quick study done with my acrylic class.  I plan to do a larger one in oil soon.  I never

tire of painting pears.  Lots of places for shadow and light to play on their surface.  A couple of

times while in the fruit isle at the grocery store, I have stood holding pears up and 

propping them on my hand with visions of paint flowing across the canvas.  Not sure the other shoppers

know quite what to make of it.  :-)

Norma Wilson Original Oil Fruit Still Life Pomegranate Food Art Painting

Three Pomegranates
 © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 8" by 16" 

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Stravitz 30th Street Gallery, Virginia Beach

757.961.7509 

This month, my oil group worked on pomegranates.  It was a great lesson in lost and found edges and all the nuances that make a pomegranate different than a tomato and and apple. Pomegranates are very lumpy and have a very hard exterior with lots of markings.  It was fun to paint and eat too!  I did this ahead of teaching my class and did another one in stages along with my class.  I think painting one that is cut may be in future.  Hope you have a wonderful day.  Thanks for stopping by!

Lemon Medley

Lemon Medley

© Norma Wilson, oil on canvas 11" by 14"

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Time to make lemonade!  This piece was our monthly paint along in my oil class and I really love

the strong contrast of lights and darks.  It was fun taking a break from my series to celebrate

summer and all things lemon.  

Rose

Rose

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

895.

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This was my first time painting a rose and it was quite a challenge.  I painted a smaller rose with my 

class and it was a little more loose and impressionistic.  I wanted to do a larger size as I enjoyed it so 

much.  I can't do puzzles to save my life but love to piece together details in more complex

subjects.  It must be a different skill but it always mystifies me.  

All the animals were napping before their trip to Norfolk Academy for the upcoming art show.  They 

will be ready to view on April 25th if you live locally and want to attend the show.  I will post more 

details soon.  Hope you have a fabulous weekend!!

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days- Day Eight

Two Pears

6" by 6" original oil on panel


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Hope you are staying warm!  The wind is howling outside and I am so happy and grateful to be in a warm place.  Hard to believe it was in the 70's on Sunday!  I am thinking if this keeps up, I may need to paint a cup of hot chocolate next.  

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days - Day Two

Floral Magic

6" by 6" original oil on panel

150.

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Hope your year is off to a great start!  I am happily covered with paint!

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days! #29

Yellow Pepper

4" by 4" original oil on canvas


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Only one more day left on my challenge!  I appreciate you stopping by!  Hope you have a great day.

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days! #23

Red Velvet

6" by 6" original oil on canvas

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As an artist, I not only see delicious food, but sometimes I see a painting and grab my camera!  I really had fun with this one but I have to admit that every time I look at it now...it makes me hungry! Do you have someone special who loves cupcakes?  It is the gift that keeps on giving!  

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days #12

Red Hot Chili Pepper

4" by 4" original oil on canvas

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My friend gave me a pepper out of her garden today so I could paint it.  Don't think I am brave enough to eat it.  Hope your weekend it fab!

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days! #4

Two Apples And A Hat

5" by 7" original oil on canvas with sides painted.


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Happy Weekend!

Pewter, Onions, and Walnuts

9" by 12" original acrylic on 3/4 in canvas with sides painted.

I love the light on this still life.  It is so much fun to paint subjects with strong contrasts like this piece.  Painting pewter was a new experience too.  I am pretty happy with it.  Hope you like it too.

Thanks for checking in with me!

Norma Wilson Original Acrylic Still Life Glass Onion Painting Art

Garlic, Onions, And Glass

11" by 14" original acrylic on canvas

295.

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This piece had some of my favorite things to paint....anything red, great contrast of light and dark, and the wonderful reflections on glass!  Before I learned to paint glass, I thought there must be a special paint for it or something unique to learn that you would only do when painting glass but was amazed to learn that it is just the same as painting anything else.  Just paying attention to the lights and darks, lost and found edges, shapes and really seeing what is there instead of painting what you think is there.  It is a challenge that I really enjoy and even though I say that I want to paint less detail...I really do find joy in the details!    Hope you have joy in the details of your day and I so appreciate your stopping by!

Norma Wilson Original Acrylic Seascape Conch Shell Ocean Coastal Painting Art

9" by 12" original acrylic on board

Ocean's Treasure

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With my mind turning towards warmer temperatures, I decided to paint a beautiful conch shell with my student's.  This was the painting I shared with the class.  I have been enjoying my classes in both oil and acrylic and love to see artists paint and share the joy of painting with one another.   Hope you have a great day.  Thanks so much for checking in with me!

New Beginnings!

It has been quite some time since my last post and I have made some changes in my life.
One change was a move to the city of Norfolk into the neighborhood known as Ghent.
I have been teaching down here for the last five years weekly and also spend time with
friends here so I decided to return to my roots as a city girl and make the move.  So far, I
love the change and last night took a walk in the snow and got some fun shots.

I love being able to walk everywhere and the feeling of community.  You can even take your  dog into the pharmacy and video store.  I truly loved my time at the beach and look forward equally to this new chapter in my journey.  I am living in an apartment built in 1917 and love the tall ceilings and hard wood floors.

I am still painting and wanted to share one from a class that I taught at Michael's.  It is acrylic and is looking for a new owner.  Send me an email if you are interested.  Have a wonderful day and stay warm!

9" by 12" on panel board