Zoe Elizabeth Norman

Joined Artfinder: Sept. 2014

Artworks for sale: 255

(91)

United Kingdom

Updates from Zoe Elizabeth Norman's studio

  • Pingky!

    Pingky!

    I thought I would share a picture of the beautiful urangutan Pingky who I adopted last year! She was rescued through the Urangutan Outreach program in the Summer 2010 - Pingky was a 13-year-old female orangutan who was rescued from a garden behind a house hidden in a maze of small alleys in the remote city of Sintang, in the interior of West Kalimantan. When she was found she was tied to a tree with a rusty chain. Her neck had actually grown into the chain, making moving, eating, even drinking an ordeal for her. The wound on her neck was permanent and festering... Just as one can read so much of the character of an old person in their wrinkles, showing years of accumulated smiles or sadness, Pingky's face spoke of pure depression, deep sadness, and utter despair. Indeed, at that moment Pingky was the saddest orangutan in the world! However thanks to the love and care she has received at the sanctuary IAR Ketapang, she is now flourishing. This is a picture of her now! If you are interested in the wonderful work done in Bornio for displaced orangutans you can visit their website. Link through my website. I also have signed limited edition prints available of my urangutan painting 'The Future's in Our Hands' 25% of the sale price going to help rescue and rehabilitate wild orangutans like Pingky.

    08 June 2021
    On The Easel - June 2021

    On The Easel - June 2021

    My latest painting is Monet's Bridge at Giverny! I loved painting this scene in late summer and thought I would do it again but this time in early summer, while the Wisteria was in full bloom. This is my biggest painting so far at 90cm x 90cm and I have kept it very loose and impressionistic using subtle distant greys and vibrant oranges in the forground!

    08 June 2021
    Water-Lilies

    Water-Lilies

    My latest finished oil on canvas. 91cm x 61cm

    19 May 2021
    On The Easel - May 2021

    On The Easel - May 2021

    I love painting water and water lilies and my latest painting is a large moody oil painting on canvas featuring just water lily pads covered with early morning dew!

    11 May 2021
    On The Easel - March 2021

    On The Easel - March 2021

    My newest Giverny painting is a view from the wisteria bridge! The painting is quite large at 101cm x 76cm and will continue around the edges for a contemporary look.

    22 March 2021
    Hidden Pool

    Hidden Pool

    My latest oil painting finished and drying!

    11 February 2021
    On The Easel - Jan 2021

    On The Easel - Jan 2021

    New oil painting of Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. I am using a purple ground which helps keep the mood dark and mysterious.

    24 January 2021
    On The Easel - Dec 2020

    On The Easel - Dec 2020

    ARWEN Inspired by my favourite novel by JRR Tolkien, this is my interpretation of Arwen Evenstar as Aragorn first beheld her in Rivendel. The painting is a large oil on canvas and I have painted around the edges for a contemporary unframed look.

    23 December 2020
    On the Easel - July 2019

    On the Easel - July 2019

    Summer on the Mediterranean, large oil statement piece painted around the edges for a contemporary look. Nearing completion!

    07 July 2020
    Waterhouse's Boreas

    Waterhouse's Boreas

    I have just finished this little commission for a collector. John Waterhouse is one of my favourite artists and this beautiful painting is a gem, I hope I have done it justice. I was asked to give her red hair!

    21 June 2020
    On The Easel - May 2020

    On The Easel - May 2020

    Something a bit different and inspired by my love of literature and Jane Austen. This painting is called Emma!

    24 May 2020
    On The Easel - May 2020

    On The Easel - May 2020

    As I am unable to visit my favourite garden this year, I have decided to do some more paintings of Monet's iconic garden in Giverny. Fortunately I have a lot of reference material from my last visit so I can pretend I'm there for many more painting sessions!

    11 May 2020