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.. .. My name is Norma and I am a professional artist, mother of three wonderful boys, a dog and a cat. I love to spend my days painting in oil and pastels and have been selling my work online and on eBay and have my own store. I began doing daily paintings about a a year and a half ago, exploring subjects in real life still life set ups in my studio but may from time to time paint from photographs or imagination! I am excited about this journey of daily painting as it challenges me every day to grow and learn my craft and grow as a person as well. One of the biggest obstacles I have had in my 10 year journey as an artist is not knowing "what to paint"! Now, I don't have time to obsess about the perfect subject or approach.....I just paint everything! And the amazing thing is....there is beauty in everything! I believe this to be true because light is what gives objects beauty, color, and form. Light cast on anything creates a spectrum of color and as artists we can bring our experience of this to light and our own experience of joy and beauty to each subject. I look forward to sharing this journey to all who would like to join me. Come along!

My Blog

Maryland Blue Crab

Maryland Blue Crab 9" by 12" original oil on wrap around canvas with 3/4 inch sides painted. I just loved the colors of this crab and went to town with that palette knife! I did this piece ...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:48:00 GMT

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Angel In The Field What a busy weekend in the studio! The paint was flying with several commissions and fun with palette knives again! I worked on one of my favorite subjects...a beautiful whit...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:26:00 GMT

Sound of Music Train Station

http://video.yahoo.com/watch/4901231?v=4901231 Sound of Music Train Station @ Yahoo! Video What a lovely video to brighten your day!
Posted by on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:22:00 GMT

Irish Cottages

Kerry Cottages By The Sea9" by 12" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.What fun I had today working on this piece!  I love working with a palette knife and lots of paint and this sub...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:34:00 GMT

Marsh Wren

Marsh Wren6" by 6" original oil on gallery wrap canvas with sides painted.I enjoyed painting this bird with all the subtle browns and colors all lit up in the sunlight. I can only imagine the sense o...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:41:00 GMT

Life Is Good

Life Is Good!9" by 12" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.Awwwww aren't they cute! Young love is so sweet....actually it is pretty darn sweet at any age. Hope you had the chance to...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:31:00 GMT

Bluebird Of Spring

Bluebird Of Spring6" by 6" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.
Posted by on Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:55:00 GMT

Pretty Cow Girl

Pretty Cow Girl12" by 12" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted.Tried something new on this cow portrait by using a neutral background of gray. I am really pleased with how her face s...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:28:00 GMT

Cow In The Meadow

Calf In The Meadow12" 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! Som...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:33:00 GMT

Little Wren In My Tree

Little Wren In My Tree6" by 6" on gallery wrap canvas with 1 and 3/4 inchh sides painted.Enjoy the weekend!
Posted by on Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:44:00 GMT