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The Unusual
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mary-of-gods-favor-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas-sept-2019.mp4 Watch this oil painting of the mother of Jesus “Mary of God’s Favor” come to life in 2
New Painting
Watch me paint this “Autumn Leaves” oil painting in 2 minutes (time lapse) No matter what is happening in
Quiet Lion
Watch me paint this lion oil painting in 2 minutes (time lapse) I changed the music for this video
Nutty Day
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-paintng-boiled-peanuts-for-sale-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch this oil painting of an old truck selling boiled peanuts at the road side in 2 minutes
Misery
https://videos.files.wordpress.com/7A77DqIi/miracle-dancer-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas_hd.mp4 Watch this “Miracle Dancer” oil painting come to life in 2 minutes (time lapse) Well, I said yesterday
Not Again!
Watch this oil painting about the dark side of the animal kingdom come to life in 2 minutes (time
Friday Freakishness
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/lizard-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas-sept-2019.mp4 Watch this oil painting of a lizard come to life in 1 minute (time lapse) Today was Leaping
Happy Grief?
Watch this hedgehog oil painting come to life in about 1 minute (time lapse) You might remember when I
Melancholy
Watch this lighthouse painting come to life in 1 minute (time lapse) I share this one when I’m feeling
History
Watch this oil painting of the day (July 23, 2020) that the Statue of Liberty in New York City
How are you?
Watch this oil painting of a bird in a forest come to life in about 2 minutes (time lapse)
Another New Week
Watch this vase of flowers oil painting come to life in 1 minute (time lapse). Did you have a
Things we See
Watch this jellyfish oil painting come to life in just over 1 minute (time lapse) You might remember when
A Gift for You!
First, do you remember this one? Watch my oil painting of geese come to life in just over 1
Goodnight, dear Friends
Watch this oil painting from the children’s book “Grandpa Smiles” come to life in just over 1 minute (time
Inspiring
My oil painting of my daughter reading in the butterfly garden… this one doesn’t have a video because I
Too Much Talking
Watch this parrot oil painting come to life in about 2 minutes (time lapse) These days it feels like
Forced to Slow Down
Watch this oil painting illustration for children’s book “Grandpa Smiles” come alive in under 2 minutes (time lapse) This
Sunday Rest
Watch this Irish Angel oil painting come to life in about 2 minutes (time lapse) The image in the
Art I Don’t Like
Watch this yellow butterfly painting come alive in about 2 minutes (time lapse) What we see and feel about
End of Summer
Watch my tree swing painting come to life in about 2 minutes (time lapse) You might remember when I
New Painting – 1st for new 2022 Collection!
Watch oil painting “Generational Tree” come to life in about 2 minutes (time lapse video) You might remember that
Not Much to Say
This oil painting is called “Silenced”. I originally painted it to express what it feels like to be censored,
Must See, Funny & Weird!
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-blue-heron-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 First, my oil painting of a blue heron. I believe this is a “little” blue heron. 1 minute
See What Happened Today!!!
I shared my sunflower oil painting with you before (2 minute time-lapse video above to watch me paint this).
Eye of the Storm
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/eye-of-the-storm-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas-aug-31-2019.mp4 Watch this oil painting inspired by satellite imagery of a hurricane come to life in under 2 minutes
Unfinished
If you missed my new painting video that I shared yesterday, here it is again. I did something different
New Painting – AND MORE!
Watch my new oil painting come to life! “Cardinal on a Tree Branch“, my latest painting that features a
Bad days
Watch this deer oil painting come to life in 2 minutes, and then see below for the real life
As Summer Leaves Us
Watch “Flower Angel” come to life in 2 minutes (time lapse) You might remember that I shared this one
Protected and Loved
Watch this oil painting of an angel guiding a child out of danger in 2 minutes (time lapse) Sometimes
Sunday
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-pink-flower-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch this oil painting of a pink flower come to life in 36 seconds (time lapse) I let
Future Unknown
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-peach-tree-hurricane-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch this oil painting “Peach tree Hurricane” come to life in under 2 minutes (time lapse) I painted
Another Delight!
Watch this hummingbird oil painting come to life in 1 minute (time lapse) This is another of my hummingbird
BEAUTIFUL Surprise for You!
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-ruby-hummingbird-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Before I show you the surprise, watch this hummingbird oil painting come to life in 1 minute (time
Do you need rest?
Watch oil painting “Docked Boat” come to life in under 2 minutes (time lapse) I blogged about this painting
Weeds
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-clover-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch this oil painting come to life in under a minute (time lapse) It’s been very hot here
Feasting
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/thanksgiving-we-gather-together-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch oil painting “We Gather Together” come alive in about 1 minute (time lapse) Inspired by my family…
Another Sunday
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/celtic-cross-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas-sept-2019.mp4 Watch this Celtic cross painting from start to finish in 2 minutes (time lapse) This Celtic cross oil
Pests
Watch this raccoon painting come to life in under 2 minutes (time lapse) Our experiences with nature are often
Serendipity
Watch this oil painting called “Time” come to life in 2 minutes (time lapse) Two days ago I blogged
LOL! What happened today
Watch this frog painting come to life in just over a minute (time lapse) I didn’t have a toad
One gone, another enters
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-butterfly-tree-flowers-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch my poor beautiful butterfly tree come to life in under 1 minute (time lapse), flowers only… and
Guardians
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/guardian-lion-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch this “Guardian Lion” oil painting come to life in 2 minutes (time lapse) A guardian lion statue
Feeding the Birds
Watch this sunflower painting come to life in 2 minutes (time lapse) As part of my new homesteading adventure,
Peace to You
Watch this beach painting come to life in under 1 minute (time lapse) Another new week begins. Rest, reflect,
Update to “Downsizing our Dreams”
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-peaches-in-a-bowl-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 A bowl of peaches painting in 1 minute (time lapse) I shared this peaches painting in the blog
New Painting – Lion
https://videos.files.wordpress.com/6bPgrVcX/lion-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas-1_mp4_hd.mp4 Watch this lion painting come to life in 2 minutes Snarling, on the prowl… we can imagine what
My Son’s Birthday
Watch me paint “My Son Praying“, time lapse video Today is my son’s birthday, so I thought I’d share
Believe
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-gods-promise-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint “God’s Promise” in 2 minutes (time lapse) This project was for the book “50 Oil
New Painting – “Autumn Forest”
Watch this oil painting “Autumn Forest” come to life in about 2 minutes (time lapse) Another painting toward my
2021, We’re all Grieving
You might remember when I talked about this painting before, from an artist perspective: Painting Nostalgia. This art has
Happy Sunday
Watch me paint “Flying to Heaven” in under 1 minute (time lapse). This was for a children’s book called
Letting Go
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/angel-and-dove-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch this Angel Releasing Dove painting come to life in 2 minutes (time lapse), using broken pieces of
Do you want a cookie?
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-georgia-peach-cookies-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint these peach cookies with powdered sugar coating, from the book “50 Oil Paintings Inspired by
Anxiety
Watch me paint “Waterfall Flowers” in 1 minute (time lapse) This is a fictional landscape, just something from my
Today is my Birthday!
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/autumn-angel-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas-sept-2019.mp4 Watch me paint “Autumn Angel” in 2 minutes (time lapse) Since today is my birthday, I searched for
Trust
Watch me paint these cardinals in 40 seconds (time lapse) I just came back inside after an exhilarating experience!
New Painting – Moonlight Landscape
Watch me paint “Owl and Rabbit” in 2 minutes (time lapse), a landscape that is also available as two
What do you see?
I only meant to paint a faint outline of the fish skeleton, but my daughter looked at the canvas
New Painting – Rabbit
Watch my oil painting of a rabbit come to life in about a minute! (time lapse) Another new painting
Distorted Reality
Watch me paint “Kitchen Devotions” in under 1 minute (time lapse) Surrealism is an art style that combines unusual
Fear
Watch me paint “Forest Fire” in 1 minute (time lapse) What scares you? Fires, hurricanes, storms, floods, criminal violence,
Setting or Rising?
Watch my “Trees and Stream” painting come alive in 2 minutes (time lapse) Was the sun rising or setting?
Update
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/painting-colors-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas-sept-2019.mp4 Watch me paint “Painting Colors” in 1 minute (time lapse) Update: I’m now down to only 5 left
Are you a child?
Watch me paint “Fred” in 1 minute (time lapse) This oil painting is a self-portrait; me, through my father’s
Happy Sunday!
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-floral-cross-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint “Floral Cross” in under 2 minutes (time lapse) Peace be with you today as you
Birds of a Feather
Watch this oil painting “Goldfinches” come to life in 1 minute (time lapse) There’s been a lot of propaganda,
Big Picture
Watch me paint “Predator and Prey Alike” in 2 minutes (time lapse) Inside this big picture, there are many
New Painting – Owl
Watch me paint this art in under 2 minutes (time lapse) Oil painting “Owl” by Natalie Buske Thomas Another
Something New!
Watch me paint “Time” in 2 minutes (time lapse) This oil painting is not the “something new” that I
Justice
Watch me paint this historical art in 2 minutes (time lapse) The inspiration for my painting isn’t political (not
I’ve Joined the Butterflies!
Watch this oil painting come to life in 1 minute (time lapse) I’ve come back inside after a crazy
Right to Pursue Happiness
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/art-oil-painting-a-dolphin-in-the-wild-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint this dolphin in 2 minutes (time lapse) What is the pursuit of happiness? Does it
Is your life fruitful?
Watch me paint this grape vine art in 2 minutes (time lapse) What is the “fruit of our labor”?
Peace in Chaos
https://videos.files.wordpress.com/cqyL0pna/deer-oil-painting-by-artist-natalie-buske-thomas_mp4_hd.mp4 Watch me paint this deer in 2 minutes (time lapse) You might remember when I shared this painting
Perspective
Watch me paint “Consider the Lilies” in 2 minutes (time lapse) This is a small oil painting, only 10
Empathy
“He Wept” Feeling sad today. I was reading personal accounts by people going through heartbreaking situations that are caused
Do you have the heart to Celebrate?
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-sea-turtle-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint this sea turtle in less than 1 minute (time lapse) The sea turtle in my
New Painting – “Americana”
Watch me paint “Americana” in 2 minutes (time lapse) This is the painting featured in my 4th of July
HAPPY 4th of JULY!
If you missed my new painting show announcement, here it is! Have a happy Independence Day, no matter where
New Painting Show is LIVE!
Hear my American story, photography slide show, live oil painting of new art “Americana”, and surprise variety show acts!
New Painting Show!
Don’t miss it! New oil painting revealed, variety show acts, surprises, laughter, and a very special shared human experience!
Plant your Flag
Watch me paint “Flag on Mars” in 2 minutes (time lapse) “The excitement of ‘heavenly realms’ has inspired people
The Flag was Still There
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-of-american-flag-at-tybee-island-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint “Flag on Tybee Island” in 1 minute (time lapse) “This is a special roadside American flag
Spoiler!
Here’s a clue… (the above photo) One of the variety acts in my new upcoming painting show – coming
Quiet Presence
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-blue-heron-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint “Blue Heron” in under 1 minute (time lapse) He’s back! If you’ve been following me
Day of Rest
Watch me paint this art in 1 minute (time lapse) Do you give yourself a day of rest every
Hidden Risks
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-savannah-tree-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint “Savannah Tree” in 1 minute (time lapse) “One of the most identifiable features of Savannah
Fish for Life
Watch me paint this bear catching a salmon (time lapse) This is a recent painting that I shared last
Are you an angel?
Watch me paint “We are the Angels that He Sends” in 1 minute (time lapse) “This art was inspired
Are you feeling beachy?
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-my-kids-at-the-beach-by-natalie-buske-thomas-.mp4 Watch me paint “My Kids at the Beach” in 2 minutes (time lapse) “Beachy”, according to Urban Dictionary,
Are you home?
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-house-with-red-car-in-savannah-georgia-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint this house in Savannah, Georgia in 1 minute (time lapse) I took pictures near a
Happy Father’s Day!
Watch me paint these penguins in 2 minutes (time lapse) This recent painting (first shared on May 6), is
Collaborating Artists
Watch me paint “Geese” in 1 minute (time lapse) Do you remember when I shared this painting? It’s a
New Painting – Peaceful Landscape
Watch me paint “Cardinal at the Cabin” in about 2 minutes (time lapse) I’ll talk about what this painting
Do you have Dangerous Friends?
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/gator-and-snake-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas-2019.mp4 Watch me paint Gator and Snake in under 2 minutes (time lapse) Alligators live in the neighborhood lagoon
Embrace the Storm
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/eye-of-the-storm-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas-aug-31-2019.mp4 Watch me paint “Eye of the Storm” in under 2 minutes (time lapse) This painting was inspired by
Choreograph your Life
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dancer-in-a-floral-forest-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint “Dancer in a Floral Forest” in just over 2 minutes (time lapse) Did you notice
Timeless
Watch me paint this city scene with fountain from downtown Savannah, Georgia in 2 minutes (time lapse) It’s difficult
Are you open?
Watch me paint “Bird of Light” in 2 minutes (time lapse) From my book “50 Oil Paintings Inspired by
Secrets
Watch me paint this apple tree branch in 1 minute (time lapse) If we’re being honest, there are no
Are you worried?
https://videos.files.wordpress.com/poE6A7iJ/puffin-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas_hd.mp4 Watch me paint this puffin in 2 minutes (time lapse) We have many reasons to feel worried. We
Peace be with You
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cherokee-rose-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas-sept-2019.mp4 Watch me paint this Cherokee Rose in 2 minutes (time lapse) I originally had a completely different post
Are you impossible?
Watch me paint this eagle taking down an owl in under 1 minute (time lapse) Are you impossible? Sometimes
Be Mysterious
Watch me paint this coastal scene from Dingle, Ireland in 2 minutes (time lapse). I visited this area when
New Painting – Parrots
Watch me paint “Parrots” in 2 minutes (time lapse) Some of you may be following my blog to be
Growing or Thriving?
Do you remember when I first posted “Strawberry Flower” (when I painted it in April)? At the time, the
Free Online Art Classes
Watch the above video for a teaser about what my art course is like, and also a short inspirational
Are you a tiger?
Watch me paint this tiger in 2 minutes (time lapse) My daughter wanted me to paint a tiger. This
Solitary Roses
Watch me paint this art in support of families of autistic children Some may claim that I have glorified
Are you my Friend?
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breakfast-with-friends-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint “Breakfast with Friends” in 2 minutes (time lapse) There are powerful occasions when we bond
Memorial Day
Is every institution and national day of recognition meant to be diminished, overshadowed and eventually abolished… “reset” until we
All for a Flag
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-of-american-flag-at-tybee-island-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint this flag on Tybee Island, Georgia in one minute (time lapse) This is a special
New Painting – Something Playful
Watch me paint “Girl on Tree Swing” in 2 minutes (time lapse) Remember what it felt like when we
Embracing LIFE!
This is a tree on “Rock Hill”, a rural area in Ireland near Grenagh. Grenagh is a village close
Are you Weary?
Watch me paint “Sheltering Tree” in 2 minutes (time lapse) A sheltering tree is a place we can go
Create or Destroy?
Watch me paint this angel in 2 minutes (time lapse) A tribute to the Turning Angel monument, built over
False Prophets
Watch me paint this wolf in 1 minute (time lapse) Beware of false prophets. Or should we say, “Beware
Censored Spirit
Watch me paint this rabbit in 2 minutes (time lapse) This is one of my art videos that was
Balance
Watch me paint this mountain landscape in 2 minutes (time lapse) If we imagine life as a balanced landscape
New Painting – Something Fun
Watch me paint “Daisies” in under 2 minutes (time lapse) I hope you enjoy how the music and painting
Are YOU in season?
Watch me paint this tree frog in about a minute (time lapse) More about the tree frog in a
Bluebird of Happiness
Sometimes called “bluebird of happiness”, seeing a bluebird is associated with prosperity, good luck, joy, life, beauty and hope.
New Painting – Bear
Watch me paint this bear in about 2 minutes (time lapse) Another painting done for the 2021 collection “50
Do We Want Peace?
Watch me paint “Dove of Peace” in under 2 minutes (time lapse) Surely most of the world’s people want
Be a Lamb
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-lambs-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint these lambs in 50 seconds (time lapse) Yesterday’s blog post was “Be a Lion“, part
Be a Lion
Watch me paint this lion art in 2 minutes (time lapse) Yesterday I posed the question “Are you a lion
Are you a lion or a lamb?
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/lion-and-the-lamb-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint this lion and lamb art in 2 minutes (time lapse) A person of faith is
Are you wearing armor?
https://videos.files.wordpress.com/gJSM3GrG/armor-of-god-oil-painting-art-by-natalie-buske-thomas_hd.mp4 Watch me paint “Armor of God” in 2 minutes (time lapse) Be strong in the Lord and in
Dark to Light
Watch me paint “The Moon and the Stars” in 2 minutes (time lapse) The phrase “dark to light” is
Downsizing our Dreams
https://nataliebuskethomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oil-painting-peaches-in-a-bowl-by-natalie-buske-thomas.mp4 Watch me paint these peaches in 1 minute (time lapse) When the company that my husband worked for
Famous People
https://videos.files.wordpress.com/aqt7qQt0/oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas_hd.mp4 Painted and first shared in January 2017 Sometimes I paint famous people or historical events that move me.
Peace through Strength
Watch me paint this Eagle and Dove in 2 minutes (time lapse) When I re-share my oil paintings they
Happy Mother’s Day!
Wishing you a joyous Mother’s Day in reflection of where you came from and who you are today. Who
What do People Say about You?
Imagine that you can listen in to what people are saying about you. Perhaps, like me, you CAN. Maybe
New Painting – Something Windy
Watch me paint “Autumn Tree” in under 2 minutes (time lapse) Do you spiritually go “wherever the wind blows”?
New Painting – Something Cute
Watch me paint “Penguins” in 2 minutes (time lapse) I hope this brightens your day! Here in the United
Something Funny
Watch me paint this terrifying children’s game of tag in 1 minute (time lapse) Thought we could use something
Dreams to Prepare
https://videos.files.wordpress.com/UpEe6vKg/blue-and-yellow-bird-oil-painting-by-natalie-buske-thomas_hd.mp4 Watch me paint “Blue and Yellow Bird” in 2 minutes (time lapse) Have you ever had a dream
Do, then See
Watch me paint “Redwing Blackbirds” in 2 minutes (time lapse) First the inspiration for this art, then the update.
New Painting – Something Beautiful
Watch me paint “Flower Angel” in just over 2 minutes (time lapse). Please turn sound on to hear the
Are we Unpredictable?
Watch me paint “Narrow Way” in 2 minutes (time lapse) First I’ll talk about the inspiration for this allegorical
Fully Human
Watch me paint “Miracle of Life” in 2 minutes (time lapse) The inspiration behind this art is the alarming
New Painting – Deer
Enter the serenity of this peaceful scene; overcast skies, green foliage, and a wild creature peering through a clearing
“Let my People Go”
As happens occasionally, I have again painted “into the future”. This art is from nearly ten years ago. I
Are we free?
“Silenced” oil painting by artist Natalie Buske Thomas I painted the above art “Silenced” years ago after I was
Older Work – Acrylic Painting
My daughter before her ballet recital, painted more than ten years ago… it is my one and only acrylic
Peace or Hate?
Why do people destroy what others create? First the painting, then the inspiration behind it and an update. Do
New Painting – Butterfly & Yellow Flowers
https://videos.files.wordpress.com/UUvhsrq8/butterfly-and-yellow-flowers-oil-painting-by-artist-natalie-buske-thomas_mp4_hd.mp4 Watch me paint “Butterfly and Yellow Flowers” in 1 minute (time lapse) It was a dreary rainy Saturday
New Painting – Bird in Forest
Watch me paint “Bird in Forest” in about 2 minutes (time lapse) Sometimes I look at a photo or
New Painting – Strawberry Flower
Watch me paint “Strawberry Flower” in 2 minutes (time lapse) Fresh food from nature, bright colors, and flowers in
New Painting – Wild One
Watch me paint “Raccoon” in under 2 minutes (time lapse) I’m still on my painting marathon, but when I
New Painting – Honk!
Watch me paint “Geese” in 1 minute (time lapse) Doesn’t it sound like these geese are honking with the
New Painting – Deliciously Peaceful
Watch me paint “Apple Tree Branch” in 1 minute (time lapse) This art is part of the 2021 collection
Wild or Roped?
First, the Wild Horses oil painting, then the inspiration behind it, how I created this art, and a new
More than Sparrows
First the Sparrows oil painting and the inspiration behind it, then a challenge for self reflection. Are you “worth
Mythical Blue Cardinal
First, my oil painting of a blue heron and the update. Then, the mysterious and bizarre story about what
Beauty of Time
Oil paintings, the stories behind them, the real life picture I took this morning, then the update… Are you
New Painting – Something Cool!
Watch me paint this jellyfish in 1 minute (time lapse) Make sure your sound is on for full eerie
Cardinal Promise
First the oil paintings then the stories behind them. Don’t miss the beautiful real life video update filmed just
Lizard & Elusive Painted Bunting
First, the oil painting, then the shameful story behind it… make sure you don’t miss my bonus video- real
Random or by Design?
First the oil painting, then the story that inspired this art and the update. Is YOUR life random or
New Painting – Something Happy!
Let this cute hedgehog lift your spirits and put a smile on your face. Sound on for full effect.
Feeding Critics
First the oil painting, then the story that inspired this art and the update. Do YOU feed your critics?
Display or Field?
First the oil painting, then the story that inspired this art and the update. Are YOU at a “display
New Painting! Plein Air
NEW Painting! Adventures make us feel alive, as we’re pushed out of our comfort zone and forced to approach
Shadow of Your Wings
First the oil painting, then the story that inspired this art and the update. May you be inspired to
Hummingbird Swing
I hope you had a joyous and spiritually restful Easter weekend. Now that my Easter art posts are finished,
Easter Sunday
Happy Easter! Today I’ll share peaceful and joyful oil paintings and songs with you. May you feel the burst
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter, and is associated with: Resting, waiting upon the Lord Examining one’s own
Good Friday
To mark Good Friday as a day of remembrance and humility, an artistic rendering of the cross is typically
Maundy Thursday
Another Lenten season ends. As we head toward Easter weekend, my blog will feature Easter related oil paintings and
Sand Dollar
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… you’re invited to reflect upon what this means to you.
New Painting + Show!
My new painting is revealed, and the story behind it (told through captions and music). You’ll love my special
Power of Steam
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss your challenge invitation. Do you
Preparing the Way
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss a guidepost that could change
Quiet Joy
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… Put the kettle on, then lose yourself for a few
Light House
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss my philosophical questions for you.
Eagles Fly
First, two oil paintings, then the story behind both… make sure you don’t miss the challenge I’m offering you!
Playing with Lambs
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss the most joyful 2 minutes
Patio Friends
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss the footage I took from
Roads Unseen
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss the update below. Watch me
“I’m SUPERMAN!”
https://videos.files.wordpress.com/4fYuv9ZG/grandpa-smiles-illustration-4-superhero-by-natalie-buske-thomas_hd.mp4 Watch me paint “Superhero“, an illustration for children’s book “Grandpa Smiles” in one minute (time lapse) “Grandpa Smiles
Tap Dance thru Life
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss my vintage, recent past, present
Bunting is REAL!
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss the video proof that my
Trapper John
First, the oil painting, then the story behind it… make sure you don’t miss the Trapper John video I
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,
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
New Blog Series
Yesterday’s blog post was the final installment of the series “Compare 3“, in which three oil paintings are compared
Painting Covers
DesignClick HereCreateClick HereCopyClick Here Previous Next Painting covers for books or other media may involve the artist at the
Painting Clusters
Grouped”Consider the Lilies”Click HereAssembled”Classroom Scene”Click HereClassed”Autumn Cabin”Click Here Previous Next Artists may take a departure from organic, scattered or
Painting Duality
Oil paintings and videos by artist Natalie Buske Thomas depicting a state of duality; expressing dichotomy, contradictory elements, and opposite pairs such as life and death, young and old.
Painting Surreal
UnexpectedClick HereUnrealClick HereDreamlikeClick Here Previous Next Surrealism is an art style that combines unusual elements together to produce a
Painting Diary
GlobalClick HereRegionalClick HereLocalClick Here Previous Next When artists paint a diary of their lives, their work may be recognized
Painting Jesus
ClassicalClick HereTraditionalClick HereRepresentationalClick Here Previous Next Classical paintings of Jesus Christ emphasize form, simplicity, balance, proportion, and aesthetics. This
New Painting – “Wolf”
Fresh off the canvas NEW Just finished today! “Wolf” is now added to 2021’s art collection “50 Oil Paintings