Turbulent Times

“Turbulent Times”        Pastel            5” x 7”           $50          © Sharon Lewis
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            I decided to post this particular painting today because it seems to represent both the challenges that I see my students and colleagues trying to weather this time of year as well as the political news over the past week.  Fortunately, these challenges whether academic or political, will pass in time.

            Hoping your weekend brings you peace and tranquility.

Wind's Up!

“Wind’s Up!”          Pastel         9” x 12”        $100          © Sharon Lewis
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            I love painting sailboats, the ocean, and a big sky full of interesting clouds! Sometimes, I get lucky and get to paint a scene with all three elements. This is what I saw when I was home in southern Florida recently. The water was a gorgeous color with dark turquoise blue further out and a wonderful greenish-blue closer to shore. The sky was full of these big clouds that arranged themselves into an interesting pattern and to top it all off, a striking sailboat with its sails catching the light as well as the wind.

            Happy Weekend!

Going Home

“Going Home”    Pastel         9” x 12”        $100          © Sharon Lewis
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            I went home to southern Florida recently to visit family and friends and in between seeing people I love, I took some time to do what I love which is to walk on the beach of my childhood. Every time I was troubled or needed to think things through I came to the beach to walk by the water. The ocean manages to stay the same while always changing. It can be calming with the rhythmic ebb and flow of the waves or exciting as it mirrors the ferocity of faraway storms. No matter what, it never fails to enchant me and make me feel so fortunate to have grown up near this fascinating body of water.

            Happy Weekend!

Fly with the Wind

“Fly with the Wind”          Pastel            5” x 7”            $50          © Sharon Lewis
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            It was a super windy day on the west coast when we saw these kite-flyers on the beach.  The gusts of wind kept threatening to send the kites into the water or dash them on the rocks but they persisted and reminded us all of the joy of watching a kite fly with the wind.

            Happy Weekend!

The House on the Hill

“The House on the Hill”      Pastel         5” x 7”        $50          © Sharon Lewis
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             The basis for this painting comes from a reference photo I took while staying briefly at a place called the Cameron House near Balloch, Scotland. Stepping outside of this luxurious hotel is the beautiful Loch Lomond, green rolling hills, and magnificent views no matter where you look.  Looking across the lake, you might see a view something like this.

            Happy Weekend!

Sunbathing

“Sunbathing”        Pastel         7” x 5”        $50          © Sharon Lewis
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            Last summer I was lucky enough to spend some time on Orcas Island off the coast of Washington.  I was wandering around taking photos and trying to pick out a good place to paint when I spotted this beautiful tree that just seemed to be basking in the sunshine. With the blue sky behind it, this seemed the perfect portrait of a magnificent tree on a gorgeous summer day.

            Happy Weekend!

Mountain Harbor

“Mountain Harbor”               Pastel         5” x 7”        $50          © Sharon Lewis

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            What a great location for a home! Your house nestled in the lee of these mountains and looking out over green meadows, sprinkled with yellow flowers.....not a bad location. Spring will be here before we know it!

            Happy Weekend!