My Favorite Little Bird

  

 

My Favorite Little Bird

6" by 6" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.

I never tire of painting this little English Robin.  They are just too cute!  Today I had a busy day of errands, time in the studio and teaching.  It seemed only right to end up my day finishing up this little bird to post.  I have decided how to handle my challenges for the New Year.  I will continue to do portraits as they come to me and depending on how many, I may post them on another blog which I will list when I do.  Tomorrow I plan to embark on a 200 painting challenge that was inspired by a book called 200 Great Painting Ideas For Artists by Carole Katchen.  I have had it for quite some time and use if often to inspire students on their next painting but I realized it would be a great way for me to stretch and take myself out of my comfort zone.  If you would like to follow along with me and try some of the challenges on your own, that would be awesome! Tomorrow's challenge is to paint boring objects from around the house....not the most exciting one to start with but it is the first and it will make me STRETCH!  I will not be doing this for 200 days straight and will more than likely throw in the occasional cow, rooster. and

bird!  I have always wanted to try some different styles and mediums so it should be very exciting....like going through a great recipe book and making some of the dishes that you wouldn't normally try or perhaps are not the dishes you are most skilled at preparing.  The result, hopefully, will make me a better cook...I mean artist!  Cooking may be a lost cause. Contact me at normasart@cox.net for more information on this or any of my other paintings.  If you decide to do the challenge on any day and want to share your painting, let me know!

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Isabella

$125

 Isabella

6" by 6" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.

Well, the weekend flew by with projects and time spent with my son Andrew but I got back to work today in my studio and working on the tax books for last year.  I am still mulling over my challenges for this year.  To help me for inspiration I am going to be painting with friends this week and taking lost of photographs.  I added a new application to my blog which shows thumbnails of some of my favorite blogs and their most recent posts.  I also changed the look of my blog a bit just to change things up.  I think the writing and links show up a little better now.  We are supposed to be getting a mixture of snow and rain tomorrow so it will be another good day of painting.  If you would like any information about this painting or any of my other piece, please contact me at normasart@cox.net


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Year Of The Rabbitt SOLD

Year Of The Rabbit SOLD

9" by 12" original oil on wrap around canvas with side painted.

The rabbit has represented hope of the Chinese people for a long time. It is tender and lovely. The moon goddess Chang'e in Chinese legend had a rabbit as her pet, which stimulated the thought that only the rabbit was amiable enough to match her noble beauty. The Chinese character 'Tu' (rabbit) is part of 'Yi' (escape or leisure) indicating speed and distance. The Han people have a custom that a pregnant woman is not allowed to eat rabbit meat for fear that the child will be born with a harelip. The newborn is given paintings of children and rabbits representing that the child will have a peaceful and happy life.

I loved that the rabbit is a symbol of hope!  We all need to have hope and to be reminded that there is always hope where there is life!  The new year is a great time to be reminded of this and to focus on being kind to ourselves each day.  Thanks for checking in with me and for all your wonderful comments.
For more information on this or any of my other paintings, please contact me at normasart@cox.net.  

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Cow Reclining

6" by 8" original oil on canvas board

I am posting this piece today that is still a work in progress.  It just needs some tweeking but I wanted to do a post and wish everyone a WONDERFUL holiday season!  I still have some more purchases to make and some stocking stuffers but the tree looks great.  I broke down and got an artificial one this year and have been pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it is and so much easier to set up!  My son who lives in Northern Virginia gets in this afternoon with my grandpuppy Brewsky.  Can't wait to see them and get a greeting that only Brewsky can give!  Hope you holidays are filled with love and joy and I an not sure when I will post again...it may be a few days.  I am excited about some new challenges for the coming year and will share them with you in future postings.  Thanks as always for stopping by!  Happy Holidays!!!  

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Red Bird

6" by 6" on wrap around canvas with sides painted making framing optional.

"I have been in love with painting ever since I became conscious of it at the age of six.  I drew some pictures which I thought fairly good when I was fifty, but really nothing I did before the age of 70 was of any value at all.  At seventy-three, I have at last caught every aspect of nature -- birds, fish, animals, insects, trees, grasses, all.  When I am eighty I shall have developed still further, and will really master the secrets of art at ninety.  When I reach one hundred my art will be truly sublime, and my final goal will be attained around the age of onehundred and ten, when every line and dot I draw will be imbued with life."     Hokusai (1760-1849)

My friend and fellow artist, Gina Buzby shared this quote with me. It really spoke to me about having goals but then enjoying the journey.  We are students of life as long as we have breath left in us!  Yesterday I had fun with the ladies I teach at Harbor's Edge and we were brainstorming about things to learn and try in the New Year with our painting.  One of the things I have always wanted to do is paint small portraits of women who are seniors as they have lived and loved and seen so much!  If you have any pictures to share with me of someone who would be willing to have me paint them or even from an old picture of someone no longer living, please send it to me at normasart@cox.net.  I can't promise to paint all of them but I will give them a try.  This is one of the goals that is formulating in my mind for the New Year.  Thank you!  Have a wonderful weekend.  p.s. the picture can be close up of the face or a candid shot doing an activity :-)  I have one of my Mom on my screened porch that I started to do as a painting years ago and not I can't find it!!  I will keep searching though as it was a perfect moment of relaxation with her reading and enjoying her time here visiting.

SOLD

Irish Cow Approaches

8" by 8" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.

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Pig Pal

$125


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6" by 6" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.

        Today was a snowy day here in Chesapeake and it was the perfect day to be in my studio painting
all day.  I worked on three pieces and this was the second one I completed.  I loved his expression and
all the colors I saw in his fur.  Pigs have such small eyes in proportion to their bodies but seem to be so
say so much with them!  Hope you enjoy this little guy.  For more information on purchasing this piece or
any of my other paintings, please contact me at normasart@cox.net.  You can also purchase a gift certificate by clicking on the button on the side of my blog.  It will take you to a page that gives you options for amounts and how to pay for them.  Thank you!

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Royal Rooster
$125

6" by 6" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.

I just finished this little guy while watching the snow fall outside my studio window.  I have had a lot of interest in roosters lately I think they make great holiday gifts as they bring such cheer!  Hope your days are happy and bright this holiday season! 

For more information on purchasing this piece or any of my other paintings, please contact me at normasart@cox.net. It should be dry and ready to ship in time for the Christmas!

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Norma Wilson Original Oil Baltimore Oriole Bird Art

6" by 8" original oil on wrap around canvas

Today's post is another in my new bird series. I love the colors of this bird and its strong contrasts. Today was a busy day working on taxes as the year draws to a close. I am trying to get a head start on gathering all of my information for my business this past year. Hope your holidays are going well. I have been enjoying all the fun around the house. My son got a George Foreman Grill for Christmas and we have been enjoying some delicous dinners with meat from Omaha Steaks. Tonight I marinated some chicken breasts and was saving some on the counter for my son to come home from playing indoor soccer. When he returned we discovered that his black lab, Brewsky, had eaten it....as well as the cat's dinner! He is sleeping well now. Sean had ramen soup. The cat is not happy. Thanks for stopping by!Click to Bid!