Elpi's Cat/ Custom Pet Portrait

Well, it's a rainy Saturday here in Virginia...a good morning to be cozy on my couch catching up on my laptop. Last night I was a guest on Danna Crawford's blogtalk radio show. I really enjoyed the opportunity to discuss my paintings and my experience of selling my paintings on ebay. I have learned so much the past two years as an artist and business woman! Danna has been selling on eBay for over ten years and is now an eBay educator helping other be successful. I highly recommend checking out her site http://www.powersellingmom.com/. I have taken two online classes from her and have learned so much about marketing and html which has been such a mystery to me for so long.

I did not do a new painting yesterday as I was teaching at Harbor's Edge and then did the show so I decided to blog about one of my favorite pet portraits that I did as a commission as an anniversary gift for a client's husband. I LOVE painting animals and do many paintings from photographs that are send to me either digitally or snail mail. If you would like more information, please e-mail me at normasart@cox.net. I can send an online brochure and pricing right to you e-mail or give you my phone number to discuss it on the phone.

Hope you weekend is wonderful and restorative! Thanks so much for taking the time to read my words and view my paintings! Take care! http://tinyurl.com/2tx4gc

Norma Wilson Original Oil Tabby Cat Aglow Portrait Art

Tonight's post is a 5 by 7 original oil on primed masonite board which fits easliy into any standard 5 by 7 inch frame. This piece was done from my favorite model, Rusty, who is my little 5 pound tabby cat. She rules over all of us and is definitely a man's cat as she loves my boys and is always with one of them. I really enjoyed my day painting in my studio and look forward to working on a commissioned pet portrait and a sunflower tomorrow. Hope your week is off to a good start and appreciate as always your stopping by! Click to Bid!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Orange Kitty Cat Portrait Art

Tonight's post is a 6" by 6" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted. Click to Bid!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Kitty Cat Portrait Art

6" by 6" original oil on wrap around canvas with painted sides. This piece is currently on auction on eBay. A portion of the sales go to help animals rescue. Hope your holiday season is a bright one!

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Norma Wilson Original Oil Robin Red Breast Bird Art

Tonight's post is a 6" by 6" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted. This piece was painted using my favorite model, my cat who is a tabby cat. I had a blast working on this painting it all in one sitting and using lots of paint. Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by. Hope your weekend is going well Click to Bid!

Norma Wilson Original Soft Pastel Cat By The Window

This piece was inspired by my cat Rusty and was done some time ago and was sold. I am posting it tonight as an example of work I do in soft pastel for commission. This time of year especially many people commission works of their pets to give as gifts to themselves or a loved one. I also do gift certificates! If you have any questions or would like more information about having a portrait done, just e-mail me at nswilsonandco@cox.net. If you would like to see more of my work on eBay just click on my eBay store link. Have a wonderful weekend!

Norma Wilson Original Soft Pastel Kitty Cat In the Garden

Today's post is a 12 by 12 original soft pastel painting that I am doing as a commission and will be given for an anniversary gift. I love doing these commissioned pieces and working to capture the spirit of these special pets. This one is not available for purchase but if you have a pet you would like immortalized in pastel or oil, you can contact me at nswilsonandco@cox.net. If you would like to see more of my work...just click on my eBay store link. Thanks for stopping by!

Norma Wilson Soft Pastel Cat In The Garden

Today's post is a 17.5 by 23.5 inch soft pastel on archival sanded paper. It is surrounded by an archival double rag matt which fits into a 24 by 30 inch frame. It was inspired by my neighbor's cat who has a love of flowers. My favorite flowers are hydrangeas making this one even more special. It is currently in my store on ebay and can be reached by clicking on my eBay store link. Thanks so much for your interest! Have a great day!