Irish artist Bettina Norton works from a home studio near the artistic village of Thomastown in South Kilkenny. The landscape, seascape and large wave paintings draw inspiration from the beautiful unique Irish coast. The power of the sea, the sound of the waves whispering over the sand and pebbles along the shore, the smell of the salty sea, are all here within these highly charged works. Working in various media from acrylic to high intensity inks, then layering with oil glazes or oil and cold wax, the work is intuitive, interpreting aspects of landscape as expression of form and movement. Feel and see the ocean and experience the landscape in all its changing forms. Working often on location to produce working drawings and colour sketches and photographic notes, which are then translated into larger studio pieces.
Bettina joined the Hub in June 2018 after a very successful exhibition during the annual Clancy Brothers Festival of Music & Arts. Bettina's artwork is mainly on display in our upstairs gallery spaces. Bettina also accepts commission work.
Bettina also exhibits her work in select galleries throughout Ireland including The Castlemartyr Gallery, Co. Cork, The Kilkenny Art Gallery, Kilkenny City, The Pig Yard Gallery, Wexford, Marnie & Lily Gallery, Kinsale and The Russell Gallery, New Quay, Co. Clare.
Recently Bettina worked on a new body of work for a solo art exhibition in the Signal Arts Centre, Bray, Co. Wicklow entitled “Borrowed Fragments,” a captivating art exhibition that delves into the profound impact of changing climates on our coastline, showcasing seascapes that reflect the increasing fragmentation of our landscape. Select paintings from this collection are now on display in the Tudor Artisan Hub.
Check out website for full details of all Bettina's beautiful work. If you wish to see any piece, please get in touch and we can arrange it with the artist.
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Artist Bettina Norton at work
Graignamanagh En Plein Air 2024 - Artist Bettina Norton won 'The People's Choice Award'
Artwork has sold! Not surprised!
Dublin En Plein Air 2023 - artist Bettina Norton was awarded 2nd place
Wall of Art - Upstairs Galleries August 2024
A closer look what is hanging on the Wall of Art by Bettina Norton in the Tudor Artisan Hub August2024
Give it some time - oil, 70cm x 105cm, €1100
Artwork by Bettina recently relocated to another gallery - but if available can be requested to view in the Hub.
A sampling of artwork by Bettina Norton that found new homes.
"I have been a member of The Hub Collective now for several years and Linda and the team are an inspiration and invaluable part of my creative circle. Carrick on Suir is a inclusive and diverse community who are hugely supportive of the creative arts and I am honoured to be part of such a team. It has helped me to grow as an artist and small business these past few years and I am so grateful to have this initiative in my life." - Bettina