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
Happening now from 22nd March 2025 until Easter Saturday!
Two new original art pieces by Bettina Norton Fineart arrived 26/10/2024
Against the current - Exploring the impact of the ocean on the rugged coastline where the sea's force is primal and unrefined. Showcasing nature at its strongest as it interacts with the land. Presented in a walnut hardwood frame.
Reflections of Fall, Oil and Cold Wax medium on paper, framed behind glass. Autumn is the most beautiful time of the year with golden tones and misty landscapes. Love the wonderful filtered light, dancing reflections, subtle layers of colour in this new painting, it is fabulous...
Against the Current, Oil on canvas, framed €1,150 (55 cm x 105cm) - SALE €800
Reflections of Fall, oil & cold wax on paper, framed with glass €200 (43cm x 53cm) SALE €140
Updated Wall of Art, upstairs galleries 26th October 2024
Meet the Maker 'Pop-up' Art Demo in the Hub galleries with Bettina Norton Fineart.
Saturday 26th October 2024 - Demonstrating the Oil & Cold Wax techniques.
Painting inspired by a view of the River Suir Blueway rear Ormond Castle.
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
Feeling smaller 45x85cm mixed media €890 (brown framed) - SALE €625
Listening 50x76cm mixed media €790 (unframed) - SALE €550
Fallen Empire mixed media €790 (brown frame) - SALE €550
Sing to the Sea 43x63cm Oil and cold wax €590 (white frame) - SALE €415
Boundless Land 36x46cm Oil and cold wax €420 (white frame) SALE €295
Oblivion 46x56cm Oil on panel €525 (white frame) SALE €365
Shadows 46x36cm Mixed Media €390.(white frame) - SALE €275 (Achill)
Fractured 25x50cm mixed media on paper €400 (framed black) - SALE €280
Alone on the Water 42x52cm mixed media on paper €250 - SALE €175
SOLD - BN010 Copper Coast II 23x23cm Oil on panel €100.00
SOLD - BN011 Seasounds III 23x23cm Oil on panel €100
SOLD - BN012 Offshore I 23x23cm Oil on panel €100
Before the rain 36cm x 46cm €390 (framed white) - SALE €275
Give it some time oil 70cm x 105cm €1100 (framed white) - SALE €770
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.
Unpredictable Wonder, 18" x 14", €390
Magnificent Silence, 22.5" x 19.5", €650
In the Balance, 13" x 11", €180
Watch for the Water Swell, 23" x 31", €700
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
