Norma Wilson Original Oil Giraffe Animal Mammal Wildlife Portrait Painting Art

Tall Beauty!

©Norma Wilson, original oil, 6" by 6"

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Such soulful eyes. Along with thousands of other people, I became captivated by April the giraffe who was due to give birth any minute....for about two months. It is hard to pinpoint exactly when a giraffe will give birth and they had a camera fixed on her every move every day. I found myself watching for hours. I realized that it was kind of like meditation being so focused and there was no sound. There were many times when everyone thought it had to be time because she had all the signs but there were many false alarms. When it did happen, it was well worth the wait. Giraffes stand the whole time and hide their discomfort because in the wild, they could be attacked and their baby eaten. And we think we have it rough! Taj arrived being almost six feet tall and under 100 pounds. He was standing within the hour. Incredible. I now have a much greater appreciation for these beautiful faces and how majestic and strong they really are!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Chiffchaff Songbird Aviary Wildlife Painting Art

"Chiffchaff Songbird"

©Norma Wilson, original oil, 5" by 7"

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This little bird is singing it's heart out. Sometimes I try to imagine a world without birds and especially the sound of birds singing which is so comforting and uplifting especially when things feel

so heavy in the world. I love to sit on my screened porch and watch the birds coming to my bird feeder. Last week I had a giant hawk sit on the bird bath! Here is a photo of him or her!

Anyone know what type of hawk this is? I was really startled when I first caught a glimpse out of the corner of my eye. The morning light was beautiful and after sitting for quite awhile he headed up into the tree. I bet he makes the squirrels nervous!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Seagull Seascape Coastal Living Decor Painting Art

"Seagull By The Sea"

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



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Today I had a wonderful "daycation" with two of my sons. I am not sure if I invented that word but it was great spending time at a nearby restaurant on the water only miles from my home with sailboats docked nearby and gulls overhead. It was a great inspiration for painting and to take time out for what is most important in life! Hope you had a great start to the week and I so appreciate you stopping by!

Road Less Traveled

Road Less Traveled

© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 18"x 24"

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I really had fun with this scene which could be anywhere really but it is in Ireland, the land where my mother grew up and holds so many wonderful memories. I like the idea of following this road, the road less traveled to see where it might lead me....

Doing The Bunny Hop!

Canvas Print

Available in three sizes

I am delighted to be able to offer prints through my print shop. Today you can receive 40% off canvas prints of many of my favorite paintings. The code is Oct45.  Prints can be an affordable alternative to give a piece of art for a gift to a loved one. This image is also available framed under glass with various frames that you can select to go with your decor.  Giclee prints are made with archival ink that is so lovely that it is difficult to tell that it is a print.  Email me if you have any questions at normasfineart@gmail.com. Thank you as always for taking the time to stop by!

Thirty Paintings In Thirty Days! - Day Twenty Five

In Repose

12" by 24" original oil on gallery wrap

695

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Doesn't she look so relaxed?   There's something so peaceful and serene about seeing these beautiful creatures that dot the fields of Ireland's landscape.  I am so grateful to my friend Barbara who lives part of the year in Valentia and photographs the cows that are her neighbors!  Hope you are having a very peaceful weekend! 

Norma Wilson Original Oil Kerry Cow Farm Animal Painting Art

Kerry Cow Bathed In Light

10" by 10" original oil on canvas

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I had so much fun painting this pretty gal all awash in the sunny Irish landscape!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Cow Cattle Farm Animals Painting Art

Colorful Cow Girl

12" by 12" original acrylic on panel

325.

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I am getting so excited for spring to arrive.  It was so beautiful last year with the most beautiful gardens that I would pass on my daily bike ride.  I think the colors of this painting show a little of that spring fever!  Hope you are having a happy Monday!

Norma Wilson Original Acrylic Irish Cow Cattle Farm Animal Painting Art

Irish Dairy Girl

12" by 12" original acrylic on panel

325.

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Having fun with acrylics again!  It can be a welcome change to switch mediums now and again as it challenges you in different ways and keeps things fresh!  Yesterday I picked up my remaining paintings from the Nansemond Suffolk Show and was very pleased to learn I had sold four.  I also sold a couple in the Norfolk Collegiate show.  If anyone who purchased at these shows are reading this...thank you!  Everyone who gives one of my paintings a home helps keep me in my studio doing what I love!  Hope your week has been a good one.  We had a very noisy night of rain and wind and it sounds like further north will experience it as a blizzard.  Stay in and stay warm!  Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by!

Cow Trio Cattle Painting Art

Captive Audience

                        6" by 12" original oil on wrap around canvas with 3/4 inch sides painted

Hope your new year is off to a great start!  I have been taking a break but am excited to be
back to painting and posting more regularly!

Beach Run Horse Seascape Equine Painting Art

Beach Run!

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

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Today's piece was done with a combination of brush and palette knife.  I REALLY enjoyed playing with color and texture and thinking about watching a wild horse run on the beach free and powerful with the sound of the ocean crashing!  What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon!  Hope you have a great day today!

Virginia Sea Gull Original Oil Bird Seascape Art Painting

Virginia Sea Gull

8" by 8" original oil on panel

225.

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I photographed this piece in three stages today to show the progression.  Wish I had taken on when I had it loosely drawn in but didn't think of it.  I though I was working on a gessoed panel but discovered with I was a ways into it that it was clapboard.  It is much more absorbent so it was a lot more like working with fast drying acrylics than oils.  I like how it turned out though and liked the challenge!

Stage 2

Kind of have to go backwards here but at this point I was blocking in the colors with opaque paint.

Stage 1

After loosely sketching this fellow using the space around him to help me draw as well as the actual form, I think used transparent oils to block in the color.  I used the rose color up top to help make the blue water a bit cooler and to peek through and a warmer carribean blue down below.  The bird has both ultramarine blue and dioxizine purple in the darker shadows of the bird and indian yellow in the body.  These colors did not mix as much as they normally would because of the clay board but it

gives you the idea.  Then I just start adding the colors in using a gray and white to mix with the transparents and also my favorite blue, Charvin's St. Remy Blue.  Whallah!  

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Have a fantastic Friday!!

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#116 Misty At The Beach

#116 Misty At The Beach

5" by 7" original oil on panel

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Two of my favorite things...the beach and horses!  I have gone horse back riding many times but never on the beach so that is on my bucket list!  The next best thing for me is to paint them.  I have always been drawn to subjects up close but perhaps I will do one sometime from a bit of a distance.  My friend Roxanne had a horse out in California that was afraid of the ocean.  Must have been a distant relative of Bailee.  She hears the waves crashing and heads in the other direction.  Imagine if your horse got spooked by a crashing wave!  Anyway, always great fun playing with paint and bringing things to life on the canvas!  Yesterday I mentioned the Norfolk Academy Show and it is actually on Saturday night from six o'clock until eight o'clock.  I am sorry for the mix up! Hope you had fun today and have a great weekend!

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Angus In The Snow

Angus In The Snow

6" by 6" original oil

$125

Today's post is the second of two paintings that I completed day before my accident on the stairs and
trip to the clinic.  I stayed on the couch most of the day but did get some work done on uploading paintings and working on my mailing list.  I am excited about all my new follower and collectors! Thank you for your
interest!  You keep me covered in paint and doing what I love.  I also love doing special commissions.  Some people have me paint their special pet or paint a similar cow or rooster to one they like but in a different size.
I will be developing a page on my web site to discuss that more but in the mean time, please send me an
e-mail to normasart@cox.net.  I am excited to have my son coming home for spring break tomorrow and my
older son will be home for a soccer game this weekend in memory of one of  his classmates.  I don't think I
will make it to the Artists Gallery opening tomorrow night unless my foot gets alot better but check it out at 608 Norfolk Avenue between 6:30 and 8:30.  To see more about it, click on my events page above.  I will
have several pieces in the show and it is a wonderful fundraiser for dogs and cats at the local shelter.  Have a great weekend!

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Just Ducky!

Just Ducky!

12" by 12" oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.

Great day today of painting, teaching and getting some work done on income tax from this past year.  Still thrilled with Outright.com.  There is a 30 day free trial and just under 10.00 a month but it is SO easy to

keep track of everything.  I am also using Flick for keeping track of paintings, where they are located, and collectors.  Yeah for organization....finally!  

It has been fun getting all the feedback for my 200 paintings challenge.  My plan is to post the next one tomorrow.  I may need to change that to Friday depending on how tomorrow goes.  I am going out to gather reference photographs and have some errands to run...then there is the sales and use tax that is due tomorrow.  I will work as fast as I can....the challenge is to paint something delicious.  That should be difficult...only to keep from eating my subject before I am finished painting!  Have a wonderful...happy day tomorrow. 

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White Cow On Green

White Cow On Green 

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

Thanks for taking the time during this busy holiday season to stop

and visit my blog! If you would like any information on purchasing my paintings, please contact me at normasart@cox.net.

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

Red Tanager SOLD

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

Busy day today teaching down at Harbor's Edge and looking forward to a weekend of delightful fall weather and a possible trip up to Williamsburg to enjoy some of the beauty and history of the region.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend too!

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Norma Wilson Original Oil Virginia Artist Fox Portrait Art

Foxy Lady  SOLD

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

On a recent trip to the Outer Banks my friend and I stayed at an Inn where they had a fox living on the grounds and was nursing her little baby. She was quite tame and had no problem letting us watch and even take pictures. I was inspired to do this face when I returned. If you have any questions about this piece or any of my other pieces, please let me know.
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Norma Wilson Original Oil Calf Cow Landscape Portrait

Calf In The Meadow

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

What fun I had working on this sweet little calf. I painted it using an angled brush and love how it turned out! Sometimes you just have to change things up a bit and do something different even if it is only using a different brush! I am also loving two greens that I got in the Rembrant line of paints. It is very creamy and such a lovely soft color when combined. This has been a great weekend that has flown by as always. I started my day yesterday taking another yoga class and I am so glad to be back to the practice once again. I've been enjoying my walks with a neighbor friend and Andrew scored at his indoor soccer game today. Hope your weekend was a good one.

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Norma Wilson Original Oil Moiled Cow Cattle Portrait

Inauguration Cow

12" by 12' original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.

Today I woke at 5:50 to learn that school was canceled due to the winter storm that was set to hit us. I went back to sleep thinking of how great it would be to be cozy in the house and be able to paint and watch the inauguration with Andrew. We were cozy and enjoyed the festivities immensely but not one snow flake was spotted! You have to love the south. We don't like to mess with snow! Hope your day was a good one. I named this cow Inauguration Cow because I painted her while enjoying such a wonderful new beginning for our country. Enjoy! Thanks for checking in with me!

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