Norma Wilson Original Oil Seagull Ocean Seascape Coastal Living Decor Painting Art

"Standing Alone"

©Norma Wilson, original oil, 8" by 10"

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I've always wondered what the gulls do to keep warm at night and when I lived at the beach and would head down to the beach early, they would all be huddled together and very quiet. So I guess sticking together is the key. This guy was photographed in the summer sun so he is happy taking a break from flying and looking for food!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Seagull Shorebird Bird Avian Seascape Painting Art

"Gull Watch"

©Norma Wilson, original oil, 8" by 10"

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Perhaps it is because I have been painting so much but it feels like it was coming up on TGIF just yesterday. Hoping your week was a good one and I appreciate you stopping by!

Norma Wilson Seascape Beach Coastal Living Waves Ocean Painting Ar

"Catch A Wave"

©Norma Wilson, original oil, 6" by 6"

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We are so lucky here in Virginia Beach to have warm enough temperatures to enjoy the beach way past Labor Day. When I lived at the beach, I saw may surfers hitting the waves up into November wearing wet suits. They were pretty hard core. I personally love walking on the beach listening to the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore. So peaceful. Happy Friday!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Hatteras Sunset Landscape Seascape Painting Art

"Hatteras Sunset"

© Norma Wilson, original oil on board, 8"by 10"

My son visited Hatteras along the outer banks of North Carolina this past week and send me a text with a photo which said, "paint this mom!".  I wish I had been there to enjoy such a beautiful sunset!

When you think about the limited amount of sunrises and sunsets we all have in our lifetime, we should probably make it a point to spend that time watching them more often!  As I am not more of

a morning person, I think I have a better chance with sunsets! :-) Hope you enjoyed the Labor Day weekend. Mine was very relaxing and now I am excited about the week ahead with lots of commissions and paintings ahead! Thank you for stopping by!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Beach Grass Seascape Coastal Living Decor Ocean Painting Art

Beyond The Beach Grass

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

More coastal fun! I love to watch the beach grass wave with the breeze and beckon

you on to the water. Hope your week is going well!

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 Bird Seascape Coastal Decor Marsh Painting Art

"Morning Catch"

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

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Back, after another trip to the Apple store with my computer. My cursor was going crazy with a mind of its own. It needed a new trackpad and seems to be behaving now. So this piece was actually posted to eBay a couple of days ago. Hope your week has been a good one. And now the holiday weekend is here. Stay safe!

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days! #16

Dusk On The Bay

5" by 7" original oil on canvas

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I love to walk the beach right at dusk.  Everything is lit up with such a warm light and when I saw this couple embarking on on an evening fishing trip, I knew I had to paint them.  Hope your week haas been a good one!

Thirty Paintings in Thirty Days! #15

Morning Catch

5" by 7" original oil on canvas

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Have a wonderful day!

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days! #14

Pelican

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6" by 6" original oil 

Pelicans, deliberations finished,
Glide on my wings.
It's time to say: Until we meet again
To the palmtree shore.

What we saw - we saw,
What we heard - we heard - enough!
Twilight glides on pelican wings,
The sun sinks into the sea. 

                                 by Leonardas Andriekus

Going My Way?

Going My Way?

12" by 12" original oil on canvas with sides painted.

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This fellow took on a whimsical feel when I was painting him.  Hope you have a fantastic Monday!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Seascape Seagull Bird Ocean Coastal Beach Painting Art

Gull Reflections

10" by 10" on 3/4 inch wrap around canvas with sides painted.

250.

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For whatever we lose (like a you or a me) its always ourselves we find in the sea.

                                                                              e.e. cummings

I first saw this fella last year when walking on the beach at dusk which I believe is the most enchanting time at the beach when the sun is coming down and everything is lit by the most beautiful glow.  It is a peaceful time and the sea gulls seem to like it too!

Valentia Harbor Boats Ireland Paintings Art

Valentia Harbor

9" by 12" original oil on canvas 

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These boats are in the harbor in Valentia, Ireland.  My friend, Barbara, who lives there for part of the year was kind enough to let me paint them.  I visited her there about six years ago and fell in love with the island which is off the coast of Kerry in the west of Ireland.  Hope your week is off to a great start!

I have been busy in the studio all day reorganizing after taking six paintings to Stravitz Gallery at the oceanfront.  I am excited about the opening of they second location not far from where I live.  It has soaring ceilings and wonderful furniture from Exotic Homes so you can sit and admire all the artwork,

sculpture, jewelry and pottery.  It is located at 30th and Pacific.  Tomorrow will be another busy day working on a commission for a lady in England that is a cow portrait.  If you have a special painting you would like me to paint or a larger version of one you see in my available works, just email me at normasart@cox.net.  I have not heard back from my free painting winner so I am getting ready to pick another name.  I try to give it at least a week as I know people are busy on vacations over the summer.  Just wanted you to know that I have not forgotten.  If you want to be eligible to win a free painting, just sign up for my monthly newsletter at the top of my blog!  Thank you for dropping by!

Sailing, Sailing, Over The Ocean Blue...

Sailing, Sailing, Over The Ocean Blue...

Original Oil on Shell!

Comes With metal display easel that can be hung or set on a table or bookcase!

Contact me if you are interested in this piece.   It will be going into one of my galleries if it is not sold before then! :-)

Hope you are having a great weekend and are out doing something fun!

Evening Stroll Seagull On The Move

Evening Stroll

5" by 7" original oil on panel

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Remember when you would have a sick day from school and feel guilty that you were not at school?  Perhaps not everyone felt that way but I sure did.  Even though I was not feeling well, and my Mom would send in a note, I didn't feel right until I gave my note to the teacher.  Well, after posting to my blog for 150 days straight and then taking a few days off...I felt a little guilty.  But I really was busy doing very creative stuff!  With help from my friend, Claudia Finn, I organized my studio and purged yet again!  I am living in about a third the space I had before so I really have to make use of every square inch!  I painted a foot stool white and covered it in burlap, painted the furniture white, even painted the containers I keep my brushes in white and made some burlap curtains for over my open storage units.  I am ready for action again!  Here are some pictures.

I have my eye on the black rolling chair...I think it needs a coat of fabric

spray paint!  White of course! 

Decided to hang the blackboard in the kitchen without a frame for now.

A friend asked if I needed to remind myself to feed my dog Bailee.  I

had forgotten to feed her in spite of having it on my board!  Poor Bailee.

It was only about an hour overdue. :-(

Hope you have a fantastic Monday!  I will be back at my easel tomorrow refreshed and ready to get busy!

#142 Captivating

#142  Captivating

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

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What's not to love about a sea gull walking along the beach basking in the sunlight totally immersed in the moment?  They are associated with all my childhood and adult memories of times at the beach and if you take the time to really check them out...they are so very different from one another.  Each has its own markings and colorings and they come in all shapes and sizes.  I worked on him while painting with my friend Scott who runs London Square Gallery in Norfolk.  He was working on a heron and we listened to some awesome music while we painted.  Tomorrow I will be painting with Adele and Claudia in my studio and we will be working on a still life set up with either hydrangeas or shasta daisies.  More fun to come.  Hope you will check in a gain and see what we create!  

#120 Little Surfer Girl!

#120 Little Surfer Girl

5" by 7" original oil on panel

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Today was a day of angst about beginning to paint and then scraping off my first painting.  Those are the times when I question my saying I would post a painting every day this year!  But the determination kicked in and I found this little girl in a photo reference taken at the beach and I am so glad I did not quit! I made some color changes and simplifications to the scene.  I love her little board and the whole beauty of children at play at the beach.  It brings back such fond memories of all the sights and sounds so unique to a summer trip to the seaside.  I wish I had had a little board like this to ride the waves! :-)

There are 3 ways you can make a real difference on this blog: 1. Tell a friend. Share the link to this site with just one other person. 2. Post your thoughts in the comment section. 3. Email any questions or suggestions to me at normasart@cox.net. My blog: http://normasdailypaintings.blogspot.com. My website: http://www.normawilsonfineart.com

#119 Dune Magic

#119 Dune Magic

8" by 8" original oil on canvas with sides painted

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The aim of every artist is to arrest motion, which is life, by artificial means and hold it fixed so that a hundred years later, when a stranger looks at it, it moves again since it is life.  ~William Faulkner

It seems that there were not quite enough days in the month for me to get my newsletter out so I will be sending one in early May!  I will be announcing TWO free painting winners at that time for both April and May.  Today I purchased a new Sony camera to help with taking both inspirational photos to paint as well as ones for my web sites and prints.  I did not take this with it but should have it all charged up and ready to go tomorrow.  Delivered more paintings to Norfolk Academy show as I had sold a couple already.  Yeah!  Hope your week is off to a great start.  I am looking forward to next week's visit to my friend Susan in North Carolina and to attending Dreama Tolle Perry's workshop with her!  I have stocked up on some new paints and brushes so I am ready!  I loved this quote about art as have felt that while looking at some of my favorite artists work and in the process of painting my own, have felt a deep connection to my subject..almost as if it were taking on a life of its own.  There are so many ways to be an artist too whether it be with the written word, sculpting, gardening, singing, photography, crafting, etc.  Fun Fun Fun!!!  What are your favorite ways to be creative?

There are 3 ways you can make a real difference on this blog: 1. Tell a friend. Share the link to this site with just one other person. 2. Post your thoughts in the comment section. 3. Email any questions or suggestions to me at normasart@cox.net. My blog: http://normasdailypaintings.blogspot.com. My website: http://www.normawilsonfineart.com