Autumn Colors Remembered

  “Autumn Colors Remembered”        5” x 7”    Pastel         $50         © Sharon Lewis  
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It was another grey, rainy weekend and I was searching for something, anything, that reminded me of light and color when I saw this photo that I took while walking along a trail in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage area. I look at this and remember the sun on my face, the sounds of the birds, and the sight of a beautiful, glowing, orange and gold tree. It’s good to remember warm, autumn colors on a cold, winter day.

            Happy Weekend!

Waiting for Them to Return

“Waiting for Them to Return”   2.5 x 3.5    Pastel         $25         © Sharon Lewis
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            This time of year I find myself longing for the beach. This little study of a beach I visited a couple of years just looks so inviting on this grey, winter day, especially with all the small birds who seem to be waiting for our return.

            I hope wherever you are, you have light and warmth on this winter day.

            Happy Weekend!

Happy New Year!

“Winter Rose”          Pastel             5” x 7”            $50          © Sharon Lewis

Merry Christmas!

Moving Towards the Light

“Moving Toward the Light”          5” x 7”    Pastel         $50         © Sharon Lewis
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            The Winter Solstice is upon us and I’m reminded that there are always two different ways to view this special time: as the longest night or, as I tend to see it, the special night after which, each day will gradually bring more light.  I hope wherever you are, that you are enjoying the light and warmth of family and friends.

            Happy Weekend and to my Jewish friends, Happy Hanukkah!

Over the River and Through the Woods

“Over the River and Through the Woods”       9” x 9”    Pastel         $100         © Sharon Lewis
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            I’m not sure if I was drawn to this image because I was thinking of that holiday song about going to Grandmother’s house or if in the midst of working 13-14-hour days, I’m ready to drive off into that sunset. Either one sounds very comforting right now because I think preparing for a holiday can, at times, feel joyful but also a little overwhelming or even sad, remembering those no longer with us. Another way to interpret this scene is that even amid tough times there is always beauty and light.

            Happy Weekend!

The Best Gift

“The Best Gift”           2.5 x 3.5            Pastel         $25         © Sharon Lewis
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            Last weekend I got the best birthday present because I got to celebrate my birthday with both my kids in the mountains. It’s not often that I can get my son, a busy Economist and young father and my daughter, a busy attorney, to take an entire weekend off. It was a wonderful time of catching up with what’s been going on in each other’s lives and enjoying the outdoors despite the gray skies. We hiked along the Ocoee River through trees alternately green and bare. Being with the people I love most is the best gift in the world!

            Happy Weekend!