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| “Before The Fog Rolled In” 5” x 7” Pastel $50 © Sharon Lewis |
We were so fortunate recently, to have mostly good weather on the west coast. But, as is typical of this coast, fog occasionally obscured much of our view. I got to paint this scene using photos I took before the fog rolled in and trying to squint through the haze to see this beautiful cliff in the distance.
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“A Touch of Scarlet” 2.5” x 3.5” Pastel
$25 ©
Sharon Lewis Click here to purchase |
This pot of scarlet geraniums was just one of many wonderful surprises I saw on my first visit to Monterey, California. These beautiful flowers (one of my favorites) were sitting on a balcony overlooking the water where I could see otters, some with babies, cracking open their dinner as they leisurely floated below. There were also gulls, cormorants, and sea lions. What an amazing place!
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“Pirouette” 8” x 10” Pastel $75 © Sharon Lewis |
Long ago, when I used to take ballet, I dreamt of someday becoming a famous ballerina. I loved spinning around performing pirouettes over and over again, imagining that I did so “en pointe” (meaning balancing on my toes). When I saw this cloud formation recently, I couldn’t help but think of clouds performing a graceful pirouette reaching into the farthest reaches of the sky.
Happy Weekend!
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“Celestial Celebration” 8” x 10” Pastel $75 © Sharon Lewis Click Here to Purchase |
Everywhere I travel my eyes are always on the clouds in the sky and I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of studying their many colors and shapes. In reviewing my many photos of the sky from my recent trip to New Mexico, I kept thinking that this looked like a celebration; like there was some giant, gorgeous, celestial party going on and I, and anyone else looking up, was free to enjoy it.
Hope your weekend is a happy one!
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“Emerald Sea” 12” x 16” Pastel $200 © Sharon Lewis Click Here to Purchase |
I’m back from a wonderful gathering of pastel artists in Albuquerque. I learned so much from Jeanne Rosier Smith, who is a superb artist, an excellent painter of waves and a very kind, helpful instructor. It was also wonderful to talk for days with other artists and feel totally understood as we shared our excitement and love for creating art.
Happy Weekend!
