by Jen Norton | Mar 1, 2015 | Painting Stories
In the Catholic church, and in many other Christian churches, we are currently in the season of “Lent.” It is a time of reflection and repentance to prepare for Easter, the promise of new life. It is a time to reflect on all that we have, and have done; all that we...
by Jen Norton | Feb 4, 2015 | Awards & Honors, Licensing and Design, Philosophy
Whoever hates his brother is in darkness; he walks in darkness and does not know where he is going because the darkness has blinded his eyes. —1 John 2:11 Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the darkness? Turn on any news show and you’ll want to run to your nearest...
by Jen Norton | Nov 30, 2014 | Painting Stories
I never really pondered the “Canticle of Mary” (aka the “Magnificat”) before I was contacted by author Jerry Windley-Daoust about licensing an image for his soon-to-be released illuminated guide to the Joyful Mysteries of the rosary. It’s a good story to recall during...
by Jen Norton | Nov 17, 2014 | Painting Stories
I recently had the pleasure of creating illustrations for six Catholic saints for the “Faith Fusion” textbook that will be published this spring by Our Sunday Visitor. Do you know your saints? I didn’t… but then there are thousands of them, and a saint for...
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...
