by Jen Norton | Jan 30, 2021 | Art Instruction, Uncategorized
Registration is open! Join me during this 2021 Lenten Season for a very special online retreat and six-session art project inspired by my new book, “Surrender All,” from Ave Maria Press! Using my book as a starting point, Mary DuQuaine (Director of Mercy...
by Jen Norton | May 12, 2015 | Art Instruction
Paint along with me and create your own whimsical Singing Bird artwork at my next VinoPaint event on Tues, May 26! We had such a great time at our last event, we’re going to try it again with a cute little bird image. I hope you can join us and paint along! This is a...
by Jen Norton | Mar 4, 2015 | Art Instruction
Think you can’t paint? I bet you can! Come learn to paint this spring pink floral bouquet with neutrals with me at a VinoPaint event this month! You’ve probably heard of these painting and social events and now I have been asked to lead one… and I hope you’ll...
by Jen Norton | Nov 6, 2014 | Art Instruction, Painting Stories
I was recently hired to do a commissioned painting for some wonderful patrons, and I thought it would be fun to show you some of the process. Every artist has her own process… this a little of mine! The clients had some ideas on themes, styles and colors they...
by Jen Norton | Nov 3, 2013 | Art Instruction
I recently had the privilege of creating a special home portrait for a patron in my hometown. I thought I’d share my progress on how to paint a house here. We began with some sketches of her ranch-style home, which were then transferred to the canvas. I start...
by Jen Norton | Jan 7, 2013 | Art Instruction, Painting Stories
Happy New Year! For my first post of 2013, I’d like to share some work completed at the end of 2012. This is an art commission for a family to commemorate their annual vacation on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands in Washington State (USA). It features friends and...