Norma Wilson Original Oil Massanutten Cow

Massanutten Cow

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

Last week while up in Massanutten for a skiing trip I spotted some cows on the side of the road and jumped out to take their pictures. They were so curious as to what I was up to but when
I got close they would all move sideways a few feet. Good thing I had a zoom. I did this little study tonight but hope to do some larger pieces from this group of cows. It was such a beautiful afternoon and there was snow on the ground and the mountain in the background. Hope your New Year is off to a great start....mine sure is!

Norma Wilson Original Oil White Irish Charlet Cow

White Irish Charlet

18 by 18 inch original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted. Please contact me at normasart@cox.net if you are
interested in this painting.

Winter Vacation!

No new paintings for a few days as I am on a mini vacation at Massanutten Ski Resort. I am not much on winter sports but my son and his friend are having a great time while us Moms are enjoying the beautiful scenery and relaxing at the lodge. We have seen so many deer and on the drive up here came upon this scene with a herd of cows grazing in the snow. I would have liked to get closer but the snow was on top of some really slushy ground from many weeks of rain and snow. Hope to get some new pictures of nature and animals to paint! Hope your holidays were great as were mine. It is great to have a reason to catch up with people who you don't see very often and to let your family know how much you mean to them. I'd better go now as the warm fire beckons and a cup of cocoa.

Norma Wilson Original Oil Hooded Warbler Bird Painting Art

Hooded Warbler

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

This piece is sold. It was done as a commission for Christmas. If you are interested in any of my available works or commissioning a special painting of your own, please contact me at normasart@cox.net. I have also added a Buy It Now Gift Certificate Button on the left of my blog towards the top.

Norma Wilson Original Oil Tufted Titmouse Bird Art

Tufted Titmouse

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

This piece is sold but if you have any questions about any of my available work or are interested in purchasing a gift certificate that you can e-mail or print out...just click on the button at the top left of my blog!

Norma Wilson Original Oil Custom House Portrait Painting Art

No Place Like Home

This piece was done as a commission for a client who is giving this as a gift to a family member who is living in their great great grandparents home. It must be very special to live in a home that has been in a family for so long!

Hope your weekend has been a good one!

Norma Wilson Baltimore Oriole Bird Painting Art

Baltimore Oriole Bird

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

Sing hey! Sing hey!
For Christmas Day;
Twine mistletoe and holly.
For a friendship glows
In winter snows,
And so let's all be jolly!
--Author Unknown

I decided to blog in the morning as I seem to be painting later and later and have no words at the end of the evening! This year I find myself less stressed and feeling less compelled to "make" a Christmas experience for everyone. Instead I am focusing on each day and each moment as it comes and just enjoying my family. I feel so grateful for so many things and I am choosing to focus on those things rather than unrealistic expectations that have whirled around my head in Christmases past. I am grateful for all of you who keep me painting at my easel and share your life and have included my paintings in your gift giving. It gives great purpose to my days and such joy!
If you live along the east coast you might be seeing some snow this holiday season....hope you can stay inside a bit and enjoy some hot chocolate and a warm fire. I was watching Elf the other night and the part where he is chatting with the snowman and the large snowflakes were falling. It reminded me of when I was a child and the snow flakes would pile up on the metal part of our storm door. You could look at each individual snow flake and see how unique each was and how beautiful. I don't think I have had that experience since! I found myself wanting to make paper snow flakes to celebrate the miracle of snow! Wonder if I could find a picture of a snow flake and paint one??? Well, it looks like I have more words in the morning. Have a wonderful Friday!

If you have any questions about his painting or about any of my available paintings, please contact me at normasart@cox.net.