by Jen Norton | Oct 14, 2025 | Painting Stories
Unlike the woman with a hemorrhage that Jesus had cured only moments before, this young girl (in Mark 5:21-43) had advocates. She had a family and a father who loved her. At only 12, she was on the verge of womanhood and the hopes of passing on the family name, wealth...
by Jen Norton | Sep 29, 2025 | Painting Stories, Philosophy
I was recently honored to give a talk for the parishioners of Our Lady of Angels church on the topic of Creativity as the Language of God. It’s part art show, part Christian witness and part inspiration for all of us to identify and use our creative gifts in...
by Jen Norton | Sep 19, 2025 | Painting Stories
One of our Blessed Mother’s many names is “Stella Maris” (or Star of the Sea), reflecting her role in guiding us through challenging times. When the waves of life threaten to drown us, she holds steady. When we feel shipwrecked or attacked, our...
by Jen Norton | Nov 15, 2023 | Painting Stories
“The Wedding at Cana” by Jen Norton. 24×30″ Acrylic on canvas, $3600. Hope in the promise of God’s kingdom always involves a leap of trust for the fearful human heart. It means walking forth in spite of adversity, getting comfortable with vulnerability and...
by Jen Norton | Oct 13, 2023 | Awards & Honors, Painting Stories
“But Who Do You Say That I Am?” by Jen Norton. 24×30″ Acrylic on wood, $3600. Over this past summer, I participated in a virtual Art Synod sponsored by Discerning Deacons and the Catholic Artist Connection. Artists across America met in online sessions,...
by Jen Norton | Jun 28, 2021 | Painting Stories
“The Visitation” by Jen Norton. 36×45″ Acrylic on wood, $8000. My latest painting is inspired by the “Visitation” (Luke 1:39-45) where a newly-pregnant Mary travels in haste to her older cousin Elizabeth. This story has been on my mind lately,...
