Resting in the Grace of the World

“Resting in the Grace of the World”      9” x 12”        Pastel       $100        © Sharon Lewis

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            How an artist chooses what to paint can be a reflection of what she/he loves or in reaction to something going on in their life, or simply something that caught their eye. In my case, I had planned to paint one kind of painting and was looking through reference photos when my eye was caught by some very different photos I took one evening. I’ve always been drawn to dramatic contrasts of light and shadow and I can never resist an opportunity to paint skies and ocean. What’s one of the many cool aspects of the painting process for me is how immersed you get not only in the painting process but in the scene as well. You start remembering the quiet sounds of the now gentle waves, the smell of the salt in the air, and all of those beautiful colors as the sun disappears over the horizon.

Happy Weekend!

Beautiful Oasis

“Beautiful Oasis”              9” x 12”          Pastel         $100           © Sharon Lewis

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             I’d love to be here in this beautiful oasis, where I’d be watching the light slowly fade from a gorgeous sky, listening to the birds calling good night, and reveling in the thought that I could do all of this again tomorrow.

            Happy Weekend!

 

The Food’s OK But The Location Is Fabulous!

 

“The Food’s OK But The Location Is Fabulous!”   9” x 12”       Pastel     $100    © Sharon Lewis

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             These tiny birds, called Sanderlings, are one of my favorite sights at the beach. Even their name sounds cute to me. They scurry back and forth, just avoiding being swept away by the waves as they constantly search the beach for their food, marine invertebrates. The Cornell Ornithology Lab describes them as in a “perpetual wave chase” which I think describes them well.

            Happy Weekend!

A Brand New Morning

 

“A Brand New Morning”     9x 12”       Pastel        $100    © Sharon Lewis

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            Once again, I’m “visiting” one of my favorite places – the coast of Maine. There’s something both peaceful and relaxing about a beautiful sunrise here, and also a little exciting. It’s the start of a brand-new day so who knows what will happen?

            Happy Weekend!