Norma Wilson Original Oil Irish Cove Landscape Seascape Coastal Decor Painting Art

"Irish Cove"

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

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Norma Wilson Original Oil Seascape Beach Fence Grasses Coastal Decor Painting Art

Sun Drenched Cove

©Norma Wilson, original oil, 5" by 7"

"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever."

Jacques Yves Cousteau, Oceanographer

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 Sunflower And Apples Floral Flower Still Life Painting Art

Sunflowers And Green Apples

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

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I have been so busy painting that my postings have been neglected. So if you want to see more of what I have been working on, please go to my eBay store. Hope your week has been going well. It's the weekend! Get out and do something fun. It is a great time of year to but some Mums for your porch and go for a drive. That is my plan! Thanks so much for visiting my site!

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 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!

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 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 Seascape Sea Gull Coastal Decor Bird Painting Art

"Gully"

  © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 8" x 8"

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After the weekend spent mulching my front yard, it was great to get back to my easel. This is a piece I did awhile back that needed some more work to give it depth and for me to declare it finished.  Below is a photo of the "before". What do you think?

Norma Wilson Original Oil Sailboat Seascape Coastal Decor Painting Art

Sailing, Sailing....

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

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Had some fun with a palette knife on this painting! I plan to do more soon. It's fun to shake things up and try new tools!

White Heron On The Beach Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days! Day Thirty!! Woo Hoo!

White Heron On The Beach

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

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This painting is a study for a larger piece so I will post the larger version some time in the next month. I am so HAPPY to have completed my challenge of thirty paintings in thirty days! I really do well when I am accountable and motivated by a challenge.  The last week I have given a lot of thought to how to continue the momentum and level of productivity.  I decided to join Lisa Call's Master Class.  It is a year long class with a group of artists working with Lisa to take their art and their business to the next level. She has been my coach for the last nine months which has been great and I have been making many changes to my business and life.  I think this new layer of group energy will be awesome.  She has two more spots left in the class! The class doesn't begin until March.  So, tomorrow, the plan is to make a collage of the month's paintings.  If I can not fit all thirty, I will at least do my favorite.  Then, I will be thinking of how I want to move forward and will share my plan with you then.  I have several commissions coming up including a pet portrait, a house portrait including two of the children, and a large portrait of a man for his family.  That should be a good start! Then there is all the business stuff and is so important but often gets lost in all the paint and paintbrushes! I will be getting my taxes together, recording receipts, working on my calendar, inventory, and newsletter.  And getting some of that paint off the hard wood floors. :-(  Thank you for joining me!

Reflections Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days Day Twenty One by Norma Wilson

Reflections

24 by 30

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New Horizons Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days Day Eighteen by Norma Wilson

New Horizons

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

75.

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Another abstract that made me think of new horizons.  I am having fun with this!

Sailing, Sailing.. Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days Day Seventeen by Norma Wilson

Sailing, Sailing

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

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This piece was done from my imagination.  I love to watch sailboats off the coast.  It seems so

romantic and fun but in reality....my inner ear does not cooperate and when they go sideways, my

heart jumps out of my chest.  Perhaps with more practice and a patch, I could overcome it but for now, I can watch and paint, and dream!   :-)

Norma Wilson Original Oil Shore Bird Seascape Beach Coastal Painting Art

Shore Bird

  © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12" by 16" 

425.

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I loved the simplicity and softness of this moment.  Hope you day is filled with joy.  

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days! - Day Seven

Captivating

6" by 6" original oil on panel

150.

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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!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Shore Bird Gull Ocean Coastal Painting Art

Shore Bird At Dusk!
8" by 8" original oil on canvas

225.00

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Such a busy week of teaching and painting!  It was great and I feel so lucky to be doing what I love and sharing it with others!  I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by and visit my blog and hope that you have a wonderful weekend!  Take time to do something fun and if you get the chance, pay attention at that magical time right before the sun sets at how everything in nature is aglow!  When I came upon this sea gull he was all lit up and I just felt so peaceful and full of gratitude!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Sea Gull Bird Ocean Coastal Seascape Beach Painting Art

Gull At Twilight

9" by 12" original oil on canvas

295.

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My favorite time of day to walk the beach.  It is so magical with everything lit in the warm light at the end of the day.  Everything seems right with the world.  have a beautiful day!