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SEE the landscape

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TRANSLATE the sense of place

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new work

Original Paintings

Looking to purchase one of my paintings? You can find a selection of my work available for purchase directly through my online shop. Alternatively, selected pieces are also available through galleries across the country. For more information on gallery pieces go to my Portfolio or please feel free to send me an email

Woodland Glade A small oil on panel, painted on location at Kilmokea Manor House. Measures 20 x 20cm.	Bluebells in the Wild A woodland garden full of bluebells in the cool glade at Kilmokea House. This 30 x 30cm oil on panel was painted on location in Wexford.
Golden October Oil & coldwax on cradled panel, gilt wax edges 30 x 30cm	Among The Reeds Oil & coldwax on paper, mounted on panel, framed 36 x 46cm.
Hill Trails Painted on location on a bitterly cold day in the hills of Kilkenny. The oil on panel measuring 10 x 10cm is painted in oil in large quick brushstrokes and bold textures.	Snow Day An unframed oil on panel, painted quickly in loose broad stroke on location to capture the deep shadows and crisp sunshine. Measures 10 x 15cm.
Sand Pools at Clogher Seascape of the beach at Clogher on the Dingle peninsula. Large oil on panel 40x60cm framed in contemporary float frame.	Sea Cove The beautiful Kerry coast at Castlecove, Caherdaniel. Oil on panel, 30x40cm.
Moorings Looking across Whitestrand Bay, Derrynane. Oil on panel 30x40cm.	Dingle Shores View of Dingle Bay, Kerry, 40 x 50 cm oil on panel
The Rains Came Down Abstract pallette knife painting in acrylic ink and oil layers, conveying a sense of movement and power. Wood panel framed in white 45x45cm.	Shallow Waters Oil & cold wax painting on panel of the Clare coast, framed 33 x 33cm.
Copper Coast Mixed media on panel, framed 23 x 23cm.	Wild Waters Mixed media on dyptich panel, framed 45 x 56cm.
Coastal Fragments IV Mixed media on panel, framed 23 x 23cm.	Falling Through The Sky Mixed media on paper, framed 43 x 43cm.
Coastal Fragments I Oil on panel, framed 23 x 23cm.	Coastal Fragments III Oil on panel, framed 23 x 23cm.

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Gallery Portfolio

These paintings are available through my galleries. Click on the image for further information

A small oil on canvas matted and framed under glass. Painted as a study on location off the west coast of Connemara. Framed in white 43 x 43cm. Available at The Russell Gallery.

Experience the captivating beauty of "The Shallows," an enchanting oil and cold wax on panel piece by Bettina Norton Fine. This textured painting is full of lost and found edges, beautifully utilizing the medium to capture the serene essence of Donabate strand in North County Dublin. Marvel at the glittering light reflected on the wet sand, bringing life to your space with its vivid and dynamic presence. Discover the magic of this unique artwork and elevate your art collection with "The Shallows" . Available through The Russell Gallery.

Embrace the serene beauty of nature with "Soft Day," a captivating piece by Bettina Norton Fine. This small oil and cold wax painting on panel over acrylic washes is a testament to the artist's skill and the sublime charm of painting plein air on a soft rainy day. The beautiful golden tones of autumn on the river are meticulously captured, offering a glimpse of tranquil moments and seasonal splendor. Ideal for art lovers and collectors, this piece exemplifies our commitment to creating original artwork in various media. Explore "Soft Day" and immerse yourself in the artistry that defines Bettina Norton Fine, where every creation tells a story. Professionally framed in a soft white float frame, 35 x 35cm. Available at the Russell Gallery.

Experience the serene beauty of "Wildlife Haven," an original art piece inspired by Bettina Norton's trip to a local wildlife reserve. This unique creation features oil and coldwax layered over acrylic washes on a birch panel, capturing the essence of the natural world in a harmonious blend of textures and colors. Professionally framed in a white shadow float frame, it adds an elegant touch to any space. Dimensions 33 x 33cm. Available through The Russell Gallery.

"the artist must train not only the eye but also the soul" Wassily Kandinsky

Artist Bio

Bettina is a self taught artist originally from Kildare but now living and working in South Kilkenny. With a background in art and antiques she has worked abroad in London and The Middle East before returning to Ireland in the late 90's. Since 2012 she has been gradually growing her art practice and is now represented by several galleries around the country. Working in both oil and other mixed media her method is intuative and expressive. Drawing inspiration from our coastal landscape with expressive paintings that bring an immediate and immersive experience of 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 paintings. The work is intuative, interpreting aspects of landscape as expression of form and movement. Feel and see the ocean and experience the landscape in all its changing forms.

Select paintings are available in several galleries; The Tudor Artisan Hub, Tipperary, The Castlemartry 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. Subscibe if you would like to receive infomation on upcoming shows and exhibitions or learn more about the process. You can also follow on Facebook, Instagram etc.

Education

Masters of Art & Humanities, Trinity College, Dublin

2008

Bachelor of Art, Trinity College, Dublin

1989

Select Exhibitions

"BOUNDLESS FRAGMENTS" a collection of works capturing the Fragmentation of Our Coastline Amidst A Changing World"

Signal Arts Centre, Bray

May 2024

A Collection of Work in Oils & Cold Wax, Kilkenny Arts Festival, River Court Hotel, Kilkenny City

2023

COLD HAS A VOICE, The Coastguard Cultural Centre, Tramore, Co. Waterford

2022

Exhibition of Oils and watercolours, Presentation College, Kilkenny City

2021

FATHOMLESS New Works, Art Source, RDS dublin

2020

Projects

Awarded a contract for a series of illustrations for TSSG, Waterford. This project involved working with a team of web designers and archaelogists to interpret a historic site and render interpretive drawings and painting illustrations of ancient monastic sites for an interactive 3D app. Funded by Kilkenny Leadership Partnership and Kilkenny Co. Council.

2020

AWARDS

Second Place Dublin Plein Air 2023

People's Choice Award, Graignamanagh Plein Air 2024

Contact

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I purchased a painting from Bettina during lockdown. I became aware of her work through The Jack & Jill Foundation Fundraiser, Incognito. I found the website really informative re size, frames etc. The paintings were so captivating I took the plunge and ordered online, though i hadn't actually seen the paintings. I was not disappointed by the process or the painting. Ordering, payment and delivery was really easy and quick. I am delighted with my new piece of art.

Bla Tonra

Original Paintings

Woodland Glade

A small oil on panel, painted on location at Kilmokea Manor House. Measures 20 x 20cm.

Bluebells in the Wild

A woodland garden full of bluebells in the cool glade at Kilmokea House. This 30 x 30cm oil on panel was painted on location in Wexford.

Golden October

Oil & coldwax on cradled panel, gilt wax edges 30 x 30cm

Among The Reeds

Oil & coldwax on paper, mounted on panel, framed 36 x 46cm.

Hill Trails

Painted on location on a bitterly cold day in the hills of Kilkenny. The oil on panel measuring 10 x 10cm is painted in oil in large quick brushstrokes and bold textures.

Snow Day

An unframed oil on panel, painted quickly in loose broad stroke on location to capture the deep shadows and crisp sunshine. Measures 10 x 15cm.

Sand Pools at Clogher

Seascape of the beach at Clogher on the Dingle peninsula. Large oil on panel 40x60cm framed in contemporary float frame.

Sea Cove

The beautiful Kerry coast at Castlecove, Caherdaniel. Oil on panel, 30x40cm.

Moorings

Looking across Whitestrand Bay, Derrynane. Oil on panel 30x40cm.

Dingle Shores

View of Dingle Bay, Kerry, 40 x 50 cm oil on panel

The Rains Came Down

Abstract pallette knife painting in acrylic ink and oil layers, conveying a sense of movement and power. Wood panel framed in white 45x45cm.

Shallow Waters

Oil & cold wax painting on panel of the Clare coast, framed 33 x 33cm.

Copper Coast

Mixed media on panel, framed 23 x 23cm.

Wild Waters

Mixed media on dyptich panel, framed 45 x 56cm.

Coastal Fragments IV

Mixed media on panel, framed 23 x 23cm.

Falling Through The Sky

Mixed media on paper, framed 43 x 43cm.

Coastal Fragments I

Oil on panel, framed 23 x 23cm.

Coastal Fragments III

Oil on panel, framed 23 x 23cm.

Gallery Portfolio

These paintings are available through my galleries. Click on the image for further information

"the artist must train not only the eye but also the soul" Wassily Kandinsky

Artist Bio