Welcome to Charmed by Christine Portraits

Hi! My name is Christine Norman and I specialize in producing realistic People and Pet Portraits.

I hope you enjoy viewing my artwork and will be back to visit again soon!

If you'd like to order an original portrait of your own, or to give to that special someone, please contact me via the Contact Me link to the right of this page or by phone at (709) 730-0906.

Slideshow of My Recent Work

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Sunday, July 24, 2011

Onward & Upward... Looking for outstanding portraits

I'm waiting for a few people to get in touch with me for their portraits. I donated a Gift Certificate for 8x10" portraits for the silent auction at the Dog show and another as a fundraising item for a sick child. Both winners need to get in touch with me soon!

Another G.C. was a "Teacher Gift" from a student! I'm looking forward to "meeting" Mme Power's two cats! Another G.C. was a birthday gift from niece to aunt. Looking forward to that, too!!

In the meantime, I'm going to putter on some fun things. I've got the adorable Zoey and the Goldfish painting to complete, and the Turkey and Babies, too. I'm also looking at a so-sweet photograph of a Lion-baby taken by my good friend, Kimberly Unger.

Christmas is coming soon! Remember, Portraits and Gift Certificates for portraits make great gifts!

It's a rainy day today... after yesterday's gorgeous sunshine, it was to be expected. A good day to stay inside and create art!

Ta for now. :D

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Nico, a Shih-Tzu

Hi all. I'm currently working on the little Shih-Tzu belonging to Connie Brown, the winner of my drawing held at the Dog Show at the Jack Byrne Arena. He's a black and white gentleman, wearing a yellow neckerchief. Very cute.

I've been on a drawing hiatus for the past month+ and been painting the walls in the house instead. Back at the drawing table this morning has resulted in some pretty good progress on Nico. Here's the progress photos of him.



Nico is all done! What a cutie! :D



I've got to work on making the beard silver and the hair black. Going fairly well, I think. :D