Painting videos, stories, inspiration, and positive life stuff
Natalie’s current blog series is “Stories that Inspire my Art“. It will run daily for approximately six months, starting March 18, 2021. Scroll down this page to see a menu of recent blog posts. You are also invited to subscribe to Natalie’s blog to receive notifications in your e-mail when new posts are ready.
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More than Sparrows
First the Sparrows oil painting and the inspiration behind it, then a challenge for self reflection. Are you “worth more than sparrows”? Do you live
Mythical Blue Cardinal
First, my oil painting of a blue heron and the update. Then, the mysterious and bizarre story about what happened yesterday! Don’t miss my challenge
Beauty of Time
Oil paintings, the stories behind them, the real life picture I took this morning, then the update… Are you open to the idea that we
New Painting – Something Cool!
Watch me paint this jellyfish in 1 minute (time lapse) Make sure your sound is on for full eerie effect. The ocean is a surreal
Cardinal Promise
First the oil paintings then the stories behind them. Don’t miss the beautiful real life video update filmed just yesterday! Grab a cuppa, settle in
Lizard & Elusive Painted Bunting
First, the oil painting, then the shameful story behind it… make sure you don’t miss my bonus video- real life new footage of the elusive
Random or by Design?
First the oil painting, then the story that inspired this art and the update. Is YOUR life random or by design? Ponder this as you
New Painting – Something Happy!
Let this cute hedgehog lift your spirits and put a smile on your face. Sound on for full effect. The music choreographed to my paint
Feeding Critics
First the oil painting, then the story that inspired this art and the update. Do YOU feed your critics? Everyone has critics, whether you do
Display or Field?
First the oil painting, then the story that inspired this art and the update. Are YOU at a “display or field” crossroads in your life?
New Painting! Plein Air
NEW Painting! Adventures make us feel alive, as we’re pushed out of our comfort zone and forced to approach things differently. Painting outside (known as
Shadow of Your Wings
First the oil painting, then the story that inspired this art and the update. May you be inspired to see shadows! https://videos.files.wordpress.com/D0ysIhB7/wings-of-heaven-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas_hd.mp4 Watch me paint
Hummingbird Swing
I hope you had a joyous and spiritually restful Easter weekend. Now that my Easter art posts are finished, “Stories that Inspire my Art” series
Easter Sunday
Happy Easter! Today I’ll share peaceful and joyful oil paintings and songs with you. May you feel the burst of new spring life in your
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter, and is associated with: Resting, waiting upon the Lord Examining one’s own life and spiritual journey Being expectant
Good Friday
To mark Good Friday as a day of remembrance and humility, an artistic rendering of the cross is typically focused on the beauty of redemption,
Maundy Thursday
Another Lenten season ends. As we head toward Easter weekend, my blog will feature Easter related oil paintings and short videos of live music events.
Sand Dollar
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… you’re invited to reflect upon what this means to you. https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-sand-dollar-at-tybee-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint “Living Sand
New Painting + Show!
My new painting is revealed, and the story behind it (told through captions and music). You’ll love my special guests, but not as much as
Power of Steam
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss your challenge invitation. Do you accept? https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ships-of-the-sea-painting-anniversary-of-the-steamship-savannah-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint this
Preparing the Way
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss a guidepost that could change your direction. https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-lenten-flower-by-natalie-buske-thomas-hd.mp4 Watch me paint
Quiet Joy
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… Put the kettle on, then lose yourself for a few minutes in this blog. Don’t miss
Light House
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss my philosophical questions for you. Watch me paint this lighthouse in
Eagles Fly
First, two oil paintings, then the story behind both… make sure you don’t miss the challenge I’m offering you! Watch me paint Eagle and Dove
Playing with Lambs
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss the most joyful 2 minutes of your day, a video of
Patio Friends
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss the footage I took from my patio. https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-ruby-hummingbird-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint
Roads Unseen
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss the update below. Watch me paint “Road Unseen” in under 2
“I’m SUPERMAN!”
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss the video proof of Superman’s real identity! Watch me paint “Superhero“,
Tap Dance thru Life
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss my vintage, recent past, present and future live tap dance show
Bunting is REAL!
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss the video proof that my elusive Painted Bunting bird exists! https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-painted-bunting-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4
Trapper John
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss the Trapper John video I filmed from the safety of inside
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
2 minute time-lapse to watch me paint this art “Ireland Coast“ If you missed my St. Patrick’s Day Show, it’s never too late to tune
Irish Art
Irish art, oil paintings inspired by Ireland by artist Natalie Buske Thomas. Watch her paint in these short time lapse videos. Celtic Cross, Irish Angel, Clover (Shamrock), and new painting Ireland Coast from the St. Patrick’s Day show
St. Patrick’s Day SHOW!
Click on the video above for St. Patrick’s Day goodness! Live Painting and SURPRISES! 20 minutes of happy. You won’t be disappointed. Please share with
New Blog Series
Yesterday’s blog post was the final installment of the series “Compare 3“, in which three oil paintings are compared to a theme. My blog will
Painting Covers
DesignClick HereCreateClick HereCopyClick Here Previous Next Painting covers for books or other media may involve the artist at the design stage. “Project Scarecrow” began with