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“Precious Wetlands” 8” x 10” Pastel $75 © Sharon Lewis Click Here to Purchase |
At first glance, coastal wetlands in early spring appear a rather boring brown or beige. It’s only after a closer look that you’re able to see all the beautiful colors of these marsh grasses. Wetlands provide such a helpful service to us all, sheltering wildlife and also helping to buffer the effects of storms. These are truly precious areas worth protecting.
Happy Weekend!
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“Dreaming of Summer on a Winter’s Day” 11” x 14” Pastel $175 © Sharon Lewis Click Here to Purchase |
It sometimes takes me almost as long to figure out what to paint as it does to actually paint a landscape. This weekend, when it was grey and dreary, I was drawn to paint this scene because of the light, the warmth, and all the people trying to enjoy the last rays of sunshine before sunset. I loved the contrast between the bands of bluish-purple shadows and the golden, sun-lit parts of the beach. It was also fun to paint the people in their various poses and locations; some swimming in the water, some former sunbathers now in shadow, and the various people in conversation or silent admiration of the view.
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“A Quiet Winter Evening” 5” x 7” Pastel $50 © Sharon Lewis Click Here to Purchase |
As I finished my walk in a local park recently, the sun was just setting. For a few brief moments, this nearly bare tree was attired in mauve while there was a beautiful glow on the lake, reminding me that even in winter, nature can surely put on a show!
Happy Weekend!
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“Do These Feathers Make Me Look Fat II?” 6” x 6” Pastel $50 © Sharon Lewis Click here to purchase. |
This is the second version of a painting I did several years ago. Right outside the window of my home office/studio is a tall bush that’s serves as a staging platform for birds visiting the feeder attached to my window. It’s easy to spot the male goldfinches this time of year, for they’re arrayed in their bright yellow plumage. These are small, usually very slender birds who on very cold days, puff up their feathers so much that they look like many of us after too much holiday eating.
Happy Weekend!
