Born in Dublin, Ireland in 1944, Teeling's career has spanned some 30 years. After graduating from the National College of Art and Design with a qualification in Art Education, Norman began a successful career as a Teacher, Stage Set Designer, Sign Writer and Cartoonist for two national newspapers; The Irish Press and The Sunday World. He also worked for twelve years in the Animation Film industry as a background artist and animator in Ireland, Norway and USA. A prolific painter, he is adept at reproducing any subject he turns his brush to. In recent years his relentless fascination with painting "en plein air" has emerged as his hallmark.