It’s hard to imagine building a home around a piece of art, but I did exactly that. I instantly fell in love with the piece and knew it had to be the focal point of my home. The piece has such drama and whimsy that seeing it everyday fills me with the same joy it did the first time I laid eyes on it.

At his most recent show, I was beyond thrilled to come home with my favorite “Ornamentation, Secrets and Sanctuary”. A delightful doe balancing life’s challenges on the prettiest emerald green settee… children taking flight, evolution of change, the sharp edges of learning life’s lessons and most of all, the beauty that surrounds us everyday. It not only speaks to me visually, Wow! by the way… it puts a smile on my face every time I walk past and admire it. I notice a little something different… and am reminded that every moment is a gift!

I have one of O.M. Norling’s paintings at my winery (Au Bon Climat) so I can admire it daily. True, the bottle of my wine in the artwork originally caught my eye, but the imagery, richness of paint, and attention to detail is captivating. It is classic. I find myself constantly needing a closer look.