Saint Patrick
"Saint Patrick" by Jen Norton. Acrylic on wood; 16x20", $1400 Here we are already in March, so I’d better get to it and share my newest saint painting…ta-da!…St. Patrick! Inspired by his story (he’s more than green beer and shamrocks), his popularity, and my trek up...
For the Love of Animals
"Until One Has Loved An Animal" by Jen Norton. Acrylic on wood; 24 x 24 x 2.5"; $2600 Last summer I had to say goodbye to my beloved dog, Patti. Patti was a rescued boxer, extremely timid, and my animal soul mate. She was me at four years old, shy and...
The Annunciation
There are a million ways to say “no” to God. Like Eve back in the Garden, we often listen to that little whispering voice telling us that we’ve been short-changed by God. “I’m not perfect enough.” “My Life isn’t going the way I planned.” “I deserve more.” We blindly...
Paddy and the Wolves, an illustrated children’s book
I’m excited to announce the arrival of my newest project...an illustrated children’s book and coloring book! Written by Steve Nagel and published in America by Gracewatch Media, “Paddy and the Wolves” imagines the life of young Paddy, way before he became St. Patrick....
Love is Patient… (1 Corinthians 13)
First Corinthians, verse 13. We all know how this one begins… Love is Patient, Love is Kind. If you’ve ever attended a Christian wedding, you’ve probably listened half-heartedly to this reading. And that’s the challenge of this verse… to not LIVE it half-hearted. To...
Jen Norton Art at the Sacred Art Gallery, Scottsdale
I'm proud to say I am now represented by The Sacred Art Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ. The gallery represents a diverse range of art and artists, from the traditional pieces of Italian artist Peter Darro (If you've grown up Catholic, you've seen his work) to the...
St. Teresa of Kolkata
Many thoughts and ideas have been running through my head in the last week on what to say about our newest saint, St. Teresa of Kolkata. Really, there’s not much I can add that you can’t already find on the internet, said by tons of people more learned than I. So on...
The Mustard Seed
Seeing yourself on video is a challenge to be overcome, but I'm doing it anyway. I hope you enjoy my attempt at a video blog, as well as my new painting, “The Mustard Seed”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b0B96zxYyY Jesus says that we must receive the kingdom of God...
Lamb of God, Have Mercy on Us
One of my favorite prayers is the “Lamb of God”, recited just before communion during a Catholic mass. It's so simple, repetitive, even childlike. Yet it says so much. We might complicate Mercy and Peace, but God doesn't. Lamb of God, You take away the sins of...
Glory Be!
Life on modern earth can be like a hurricane, swirling us one way, then the other. Fear, indecision, conflicting opinions, self-doubt, 24 hours of noise. It can all be overwhelming. And if you “build your house on sand” by trying to navigate it all yourself, it just...
Thy Will be Done: A Year of Mercy
The Pope has declared 2016 a “Jubilee Year of Mercy” in the Catholic church, an opportunity for faith-filled people to mindfully practice acts of mercy among their families, communities and in the larger world. No matter what your belief system, practicing works of...
A Merry Round-up for Christmas
Everywhere I go, people keep asking if I’m ready for Christmas. I am. What I’m not entirely ready for is for my child turning 18 on Christmas Eve! Boy, did those years go fast. Still, as my business grows, I know it’s time for her to fly and find her own way to make...