The Fun of Snow

“Winter Workout”        Pastel        2.5 x 3.5       $20              © Sharon Lewis

 

            It’s been raining again for days, leaving the land soggy, brown, and gray. I remember this snow fall from last winter and a photo taken by my friend Ken of happy parents and kids playing in the snow. You can see the beauty of the snow and the sun making the remaining leaves in the trees glow...now this is my ideal winter scene!

            Happy Weekend!

Winter Rose

“Winter Rose”          Pastel             5” x 7”            $50          © Sharon Lewis
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                       I discovered after doing some quick online research, that one of the names of the poinsettia is “winter rose” which seems to be a perfect name for this brightly colored plant whose leaves turn red in winter. It’s also a symbol of joy and hope and love, three wonderful things to be reminded of on this, the longest night of the year.

                       Happy Weekend!

Storm-Tossed

“Storm-Tossed”           Pastel               2.5” x 3.5”             $20       © Sharon Lewis
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                       Sometimes, in spite of our best efforts, our lives can feel like we’re floundering in storm-tossed seas. I’ve seen this recently in some of my hard-working students. They’re dealing with the stress of final exams and papers and projects due, and then a friend has a crisis. These kind students drop everything to help and then find themselves overwhelmed with the additional stress. Sometimes, we may be hardy souls, strong and courageous, but we flounder and it is then that a lifeline tossed by friends, family, or a mentor can make a difference. During these long, dark nights of winter, look out for those floundering and toss them a lifeline in the form of a hug, smile, or encouraging words.

                       Happy Weekend!

One of My Favorite Things

“One of My Favorite Things”        Pastel        5” x 7”          $50       © Sharon Lewis
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            One of my favorite things is this view that I’ve painted so often on location in Maine. I can remember the beautiful day that I painted this. It was a sunny day, with a cool breeze, and huge clouds had scudded by leaving only these wispier ones remaining. This is a wonderful summer location from which to paint and one that I’m happy not to be visiting on this cold December day in the south.

            I hope you get an opportunity to enjoy some of your favorite things this weekend.

            Happy Weekend!