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Virginia artist, Norma Wilson, shares her journey a daily painter and features her colorful and lively works. Her subjects include cows, roosters, wildlife, seascapes, still life and more.
2017-11-25 17:47
2017-11-13 04:03
“Those Eyes”©Norma Wilson, 8” by 10” original oilHereAvailable HereJust getting used to my new iPad and can’t seem to get rid of here before Available Here… Read More
2017-11-08 02:12
"Irish Cove"© Norma Wilson, original oil, 8" by 10"Available Here Read More
2017-10-28 01:05
"Donkey Approach"©Norma Wilson, original oil, 8" by 10"Click To BidI saw this and had to share. I am obsessed with my phone! Not sure what I think I will find every time I obsessively l… Read More
2017-10-25 01:34
Sun Drenched Cove©Norma Wilson, original oil, 5" by 7"Click To Bid"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever."Jacques Yves Cousteau, Oceanographer Read More
2017-10-24 01:21
Tall Beauty!©Norma Wilson, original oil, 6" by 6"Click To BidSuch soulful eyes. Along with thousands of other people, I became captivated by April the giraffe who was due to give birth… Read More
2017-10-18 01:10
"Standing Alone"©Norma Wilson, original oil, 8" by 10"Click To BidI'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 b… Read More
2017-10-17 01:38
"Looking Back"©Norma Wilson, original oil, 5" by 7"Click To BidThese Kingfisher birds sure look proud! I learned that many live near rivers and eat fish tunneling into the ground where… Read More
2017-10-12 13:57
"On Watch"© Norma Wilson, original oil, 8" by 10"Click To BidHave you ever seen an owl up close? I haven't and would love to experience that and especially one this beautiful. Hoping yo… Read More
2017-10-10 02:47
"Michigan Lighthouse"© Norma Wilson, original oil, 5" by 7"Click To BidI hope one day to visit this lighthouse. A friend has been here and loved her time in Michigan. It looks beautiful… Read More
2017-10-06 01:10
"Gull Watch"©Norma Wilson, original oil, 8" by 10"Click To BidPerhaps it is because I have been painting so much but it feels like it was coming up on TGIF just yesterday. Hoping your w… Read More
2017-10-04 11:24
"Autumn Woods"©Norma Wilson, Original Oil, 8" by 10"Click To BidThe air is getting that cool crisp feeling once again. My two favorite seasons are Spring and Autumn. Time to get out the… Read More
2017-10-03 02:09
"Sacred Lotus"© Norma Wilson, original oil, 8" by 10"Click To BidIt is no wonder these flowers are often used to represent peaceful zen like endeavors. I used to go to a yoga studio cal… Read More
2017-09-30 15:52
"Chiffchaff Songbird"©Norma Wilson, original oil, 5" by 7"Click To BidThis little bird is singing it's heart out. Sometimes I try to imagine a world without birds and especially the sou… Read More
2017-09-29 03:13
"Catch A Wave"©Norma Wilson, original oil, 6" by 6"Click To BidWe are so lucky here in Virginia Beach to have warm enough temperatures to enjoy the beach way past Labor Day. When I live… Read More
2017-09-27 01:52
BAAAAAA!!!© Norma Wilson, original oil, 8" by 10"Click To BidHoping your week is going well. My studio has been a beehive of activity with classes and lots of painting going on! That ma… Read More
2017-09-24 01:18
"Pear Trio"©Norma Wilson, original oil, 8" by 10"Click To BidThere's something about pears that make them the perfect fruit to paint. There's an elegance about them. I loved the composi… Read More
2017-09-23 02:39
"The Gathering"© Norma Wilson, original oil, 8" by 10"Click To BidI painted this group of birds before in a smaller format and just loved them so much, I had to paint them again. Hope y… Read More
2017-09-22 02:41
Sunflowers And Green Apples©Norma Wilson, oil on canvas, 11" by 14"Click To BidI have been so busy painting that my postings have been neglected. So if you want to see more of what I ha… Read More
2017-09-13 00:49
Two Cow Girls!©Norma Wilson, original oil on board, 5" by 7"Click To BidThis little piece of these two bovine gals meeting at the fence is one of my all time favorites.I love their expr… Read More
2017-09-12 01:32
"Rocky Beach"©Norma Wilson, original oil, 8"by 10"Click To BidThis scene reminds me of the beaches we saw out in California when we lived in San Diego and also up in Rhode Island. This… Read More
2017-09-05 01:44
"Hatteras Sunset"© Norma Wilson, original oil on board, 8"by 10"Click To BidMy son visited Hatteras along the outer banks of North Carolina this past week and send me a text with a phot… Read More
2017-08-28 13:04
Hydrangea Delight© Norma Wilson, original oil 9" by 12"Click To BidAbsolutely my favorite flower and a challenge to paint! I am please with how this turned out and hope you like it too!… Read More
2017-08-22 15:39
Beyond The Beach Grass© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 5" by 7"Click To BidMore coastal fun! I love to watch the beach grass wave with the breeze and beckonyou on to the water. Ho… Read More
2017-08-19 23:18
Charolais on Red© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 6" by 6"Click To BidIt's been awhile since I painted a white cow on red. It is pretty striking. Still having fun on eBay listing s… Read More
2017-08-18 01:51
"Beachwalk"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 5" by 7"Click To BidI have been having so much fun painting coastal themed paintings lately. Whenever I travel inland to visit family… Read More
2017-08-17 02:19
"Beachscape"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 6" by 6"Click To BidSo much fun with all the coastal themed paintings of late! Those doing the bidding seem to like them too. If… Read More
2017-08-15 00:07
"Seagull By The Sea"© Norma Wilson, original pastel on canvas 5" by 7"Click To BidToday I had a wonderful "daycation" with two of my sons. I am not sure if I invented that word but it w… Read More
2017-08-10 14:09
"Dance Of The Poppies"© Norma Wilson, original pastel on canvas 8" by 10"Click To BidLOVE these red flowers and had such fun painting them! Hope your day is a happy one! The weekend if… Read More
2017-08-08 19:46
Bovine Beauty© Norma Wilson, original pastel on canvas 6" by 6"Click To BidThis young cow lives on a farm in Valentia. My friend, Barbara, lives there part of the year and took her phot… Read More
2017-08-08 02:20
"Sweet Chickadee"© Norma Wilson, original pastel on canvas 6" by 6"Click To BidHoping my new bird seed and feeder will bring some of these sweet birds into my yard.Hope your week if off… Read More
2017-08-07 02:29
"Afternoon Siesta"© Norma Wilson, original pastel on canvas 5" by 7"Click To BidI was drawn to this man who appears to be resting in the sunshine perhaps waiting for his waitress… Read More
2017-08-01 00:39
"Grounded!"© Norma Wilson, original pastel on canvas 5" by 7"Click To BidBack to oils for this piece. But may try doing one in pastels soon to see how they compare. One thing for… Read More
2017-07-30 01:01
"Ready For Takeoff!" © Norma Wilson, original pastel on canvas 5" by 7"Contact me for more information.It has been at least ten years since I broke out my pastels and decided… Read More
2017-07-26 13:31
By The Sea © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 5" by 7"Click To BidI love to paint these small up close and personal portraits of nature's creatures. This fella seems to betakin… Read More
2017-07-20 02:15
"One Chick" © Norma Wilson… Read More
2017-07-19 02:03
"Sneaker's At The Door" © Norma Wilson, original acrylic on canvas 8" by 10"Click To BidThis piece brings back fond memories of my son''s shoes at the door. They would always kick… Read More
2017-07-12 01:39
White Owl © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 9" by 12"Purchase InformationI loved the softness of this white owl so decided to play that up with a soft white background a… Read More
2017-07-06 23:56
"English Robin"They just make me smile. My favorite bird to paint! Hope life gives you many reasons to smile today! © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 6" by 6"Click to Bid Read More
2017-07-06 02:15
Cupcake Delight © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 8" by 8"Click To BidYummy! I do love my job. Hope your day is a sweet one. Read More
2017-07-04 23:19
"Daisy" © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 6" by 6"Click To Bid!Happy 4th of July! Hope you have had a great holiday weekend. I worked part of the weekend in my studio a… Read More
2017-07-01 01:40
"Morning Catch" © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 5"x 7"Click To BidBack, after another trip to the Apple store with my computer. My cursor was going crazy with a mind of its… Read More
2017-06-27 13:26
"Gully" © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 8" x 8"Click To BidAfter the weekend spent mulching my front yard, it was great to get back to my easel. This is a piece I did awhil… Read More
2017-06-22 15:32
Sailing, Sailing.... © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 5" by 7"Click To BidHad some fun with a palette knife on this painting! I plan to do more soon. It's fun to shake… Read More
2017-06-20 22:50
"By The Light Of The Silvery Moon"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 6" by 6"Click To BidI painted this bovine a few years back and decided to revisit her in a new, smaller format… Read More
2017-06-20 22:39
Bluebird For You! © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 5" by 7"Click To BidA day of teaching and painting....what more could a girl ask for?? Hope your week… Read More
2017-06-15 04:10
Steppin' Out © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 5"… Read More
2017-06-14 01:37
Black Capped Chickadee© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 5" by 7"Click To BidLoved this combination of black and white on red. I am a sucker for red. Hope your week is going well. I… Read More
2017-06-13 00:56
Far And Away Home© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 6" by 6"Click To BidStanding by the bonfire with fellow artists in Ireland going on ten years ago now, I became enamored with the… Read More
2017-06-09 01:37
Gully's Travels© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 5" by 7"Click To BidMore fun with auctions! Gully is off on a journey from Virginia Beach to who knows where? To bring him to your… Read More
2017-06-08 02:14
Foxy Lady © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 6" by 6"Click To BidThose eyes look a bit apprehensive. I've been found and might need to get away quickly. Or perhaps she he… Read More
2017-06-07 01:08
Dancing Divas! © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 6" by 6"Click To Bid!Love the light on these sweet flowers and how they seem to be dancing! O.k. so you have to use your… Read More
2017-06-06 01:21
Standing By Mom © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 6" by 6"Click To Bid!Since moving back to my home in Chesapeake, I have been working hard setting up my studio/office space a… Read More
2017-05-18 17:17
Robbie 2This little guy took a little longer than usual to complete as a commission because the decision was made after I began to move back to the home where I raised my boy… Read More
2017-05-12 14:11
Double Trouble © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 16" by 20"595.Purchase InformationWouldn't you just love to give these two a scratch on the head and visit with them on your w… Read More
2017-04-11 01:22
Oh Clementine! © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 11"by 14"425.Purchase InformationSuch fond memories were conjured up as I painted today's paint along with my oil class. As th… Read More
2017-04-06 18:11
"Annabell" © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"400.Purchase InformationFrom dogs to sheep...a wooly proposition. :-) I took my time away from the easel to rest an… Read More
2017-03-31 23:56
2017-03-30 23:02
Cavalier King Charles Springer Spaniel © Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"400.Purchase Information I just fell in love with this snaggle toot… Read More
2017-03-29 23:17
"Westie" © Norma Wilson, original oil on canva… Read More
2017-03-28 22:55
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2017-03-28 02:04
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2017-03-27 01:04
"Hoss"Another day....another dog! What will I do with myself next week? This handsome fellow has beautiful eyes and a regal look. Perhaps he is contemplating going for a swim? Read More
2017-03-25 22:37
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2017-03-25 00:47
"Shyan"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12" Read More
2017-03-22 20:42
"White Lab"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"Purchase InformationToday's painting is one of my favorite breeds. I have two black labs as "grand dogs" and that has made me… Read More
2017-03-21 21:47
"Roxanne"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"This beautiful gal charmed her family for thirteen years and her "Mom" asked if she could be a model for this month's challenge… Read More
2017-03-20 22:55
"Moose"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"This is a tribute as Moose crossed the rainbow bridge earlier this month. His family are part of my family, Glen and Jennifer, who… Read More
2017-03-20 00:53
"Robbie"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"This little Scotsman lives in Florida with his family. He is quite adored and it is easy to see why. His "Mom", Sharon… Read More
2017-03-18 23:11
"Lucy"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"This is Schug's sister which I posted yesterday. Two adorable Corgi's. I bet these gals are great company for each other when their… Read More
2017-03-17 23:30
"Schug"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"This southern belle hails from South Carolina where she lives with her sister who is a Corgi like her and every bit as cute. She w… Read More
2017-03-16 22:19
"Lucy"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"Today's model belongs to a sweet lady named Carla and she adores her little furry baby named Lucy. Those eyes would melt my heart t… Read More
2017-03-15 20:36
"Minnie Mae"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"Thank you to Lydia for allowing sweet Minnie Mae to be a model for this month's challenge. She is a recent rescue and her fam… Read More
2017-03-15 00:16
"Barry"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"400.Purchase InformationHe looks ready for a game of fetch. Who could resist? Hope your weekend was a good one. I was up in the mo… Read More
2017-03-13 14:08
Bella And Lola© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"Thses adorable sisters who are fox terriers live in Las Vegas with their family who adore them. They were adopted by my sec… Read More
2017-03-12 14:02
Talullah© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"Talullah lives in Virginia Beach with her family and loves napping in the sunlight. I loved the warmth and light in the photo she… Read More
2017-03-11 14:56
Puggy© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"400.Purchase InformationOne thing I know about this breed is that their owners are crazy about them! They must be very lovable and g… Read More
2017-03-11 00:42
"Arthur"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"SOLDThis handsome fellow has passed over the rainbow bridge and good friends of his pet parents asked me to paint him as a commem… Read More
2017-03-09 17:01
"Aussie"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"400.Purchase InformationThis Aussie reminds me of my friend's dog who was the most well behaved dog I have ever met and she was S… Read More
2017-03-08 21:04
Bulldog© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"400.Purchase InformationSuch a face! These dogs are so full of character and charm. It is no wonder why so many sport teams use th… Read More
2017-03-08 01:35
"Bentley"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"This little guy looks like a character. He was rescued by my cousin's daughter and lives in his happy forever home in… Read More
2017-03-06 23:43
Bermese Mountain Dog© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"400.Purchase InformationThese beautiful dogs originated in the mountains of Switzerland and were bred to work on farm… Read More
2017-03-05 22:09
"Beagle"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"400.Purchase InformationWhen I googled the top ten dogs in America, I found that beagles are among those ten. They are a smaller… Read More
2017-03-04 20:36
Griff© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"Another cutie with lots of hair and a big personality. Hope Jan likes how I captured her little one who was a pleasure to paint! I a… Read More
2017-03-03 22:52
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2017-03-02 22:19
"Top Dog"© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"by 12"400.Purchase InformationIn February of this year at the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, a German Shepherd was named… Read More
2017-03-01 20:36
MissyIt seems entirely appropriate that the cat be represented first! This sweet gal lives in North Carolina with my cousin Kathy. Hope she likes how I captured her baby. Sure hadfun with th… Read More
2017-02-28 15:53
It is time to begin a new challenge of painting and posting thirty one dogs...and a cat for the thirty one days of March! I need your help! Your pet can be featured on my blog and on my Face… Read More
2017-02-15 01:37
Golden© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"x 12"400.Purchase InformationIf I didn't already love Retrievers, I surely would after seeing the movie, The Purpose Of A Dog. It was suc… Read More
2017-02-07 15:23
Oh Chihuahua!© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 8"x 10"225.Such a face! I have spent the past year taking a masterclass with Lisa Call which has helped me to zero in on my values an… Read More
2016-11-30 01:38
Sneakers At The Door© Norma Wilson, original acrylic on canvas 8"x 10"Available HereSo many memories of boys coming home after school and kicking their shoes off by the door. I never to… Read More
2016-11-18 03:26
Road Less Traveled© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 18"x 24"Available HereI really had fun with this scene which could be anywhere really but it is in Ireland, the land where my mo… Read More
2016-11-11 01:57
Eat More Tofurkey!© Norma Wilson, original acrylic on canvas 12"x 12"395.Painting this regal turkey was so much fun!! I think this is my first turkeyportrait. I hope you like it too!&nb&hell…Read More
2016-11-02 00:23
Foxy Lady© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"x 26"Available hereI have been spending the last couple of weeks working on this foxy lady. In real life, I would never have the oppor… Read More
2016-10-19 14:57
Don't Call Me Billy!© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"x 12"SOLDHope your day is off to a great start. I am excited to spend time in my studio today working on a beautiful fox in… Read More
2016-10-17 14:29
Canvas PrintAvailable in three sizesI 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… Read More
2016-10-12 15:11
Bahhhhhhhhhh!© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 12"x 12"Purchase InformationMy thoughts are with my readers and collectors that were impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Many in my a… Read More
2016-10-06 23:59
Hooty© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 10"x 20"Purchase InformationI loved how the light hit this owl and brought out all of his beautiful feathers. Thinking of everyone in the pat… Read More
2016-10-03 20:17
Pinky© Norma Wilson, original oil on canvas 10"x 10"Purchase InformationIsn't she so demure? I love painting these beautiful birds. They don't deserve the bad reputation they have gotte… Read More
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