Ephemeral Beauty

“Ephemeral Beauty”       9x 12”       Pastel        $100      © Sharon Lewis

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            The photos I used as references for this painting were taken while I was being bombarded by hordes of hungry mosquitoes, who totally ignored the insect repellant I was wearing. Maybe because the summers in Maine are so short, the mosquitoes are incredibly determined to get their ounce of blood, or at least that’s what it feels like. I know that the gorgeously colorful scene unfolding in front of me was worth all the itchy bites I would discover later. These stunning sunrises are the reason that I, a non-morning person, am willing to get up at the first glimmer of light to capture the ephemeral beauty of the skies.

            Happy Weekend!

Early Morning

“Early Morning”              8” x 10”       Pastel        $75     © Sharon Lewis

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             This week was a mix of lots of work, a very long meeting, and the joy of seeing my friends and colleagues in person for the first time in a long time.  After this busy week, I’m really enjoying contemplating this quiet, serene, scene. I’m remembering getting up at first light to take photos and watching the sky slowly light up as the birds greeted the beginning of another day.

            Happy Weekend!

 

Sailing Away

“Sailing Away”        11” x 14”       Pastel        $175     © Sharon Lewis

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            I enjoy my job but I have to admit, every fall, when faced with the barrage of meeting invites and organizational details, I want to be far away. I picture sailing away on a beautiful summer day like this, with blue skies overhead and cool breezes….and no meetings, no schedules, and the only thing to think about is what time the sun sets.

            Happy Weekend!

 

Pretty in Pink

“Pretty in Pink”    12” x 10”       Pastel        $175     © Sharon Lewis

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            I love these hydrangeas. Not only are these colorful flowers beautiful, they grow in my garden and were originally given to me decades ago by my mother-in-law, when I gave birth to my daughter. What’s also amazing is that they’ve survived drought, torrential rains, my inept care, and the deer who love to nibble on some of the leaves in the spring. I’m grateful for their beauty and also because they remind me of the kindness of a woman who was an important part of my life long ago.

            Happy Weekend!