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“The Accent Tree” 5x7 Pastel $105 © Sharon Lewis
I hope that wherever you are this Thanksgiving, that you are gathered with love to celebrate this holiday of gratitude.
May you feel the warmth of all those who love you today, and always.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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| “A Beautiful Find” 7 x 5 Oil $ 105 © Sharon Lewis |
There’s something mesmerizing about waterfalls. There’s the beauty of the water as it falls from above to splash into pools or streams below, the often impressive rock formations the water travels over, and also the rhythmic sound of the water. These all seem to combine to make waterfalls immensely appealing. This particular one was no exception and was discovered only thanks to some friendly Norwegians who had hiked everywhere in this area and shared their beautiful find.
Happy Weekend!
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“Turquoise Waters” 5 x 7 Oil $ 105 © Sharon Lewis
It’s been over a decade since I visited Norway but I still find my memories of the country and her people so vivid. We took a train across the country to the west coast and drove up along breathtaking fjords with crystal clear, turquoise waters. Everywhere we went, the people were friendly and warm – much like the temperatures that summer. I love to escape the hot, humid summers of north Georgia so I was hoping for cool or even cold temperatures. In talking with Norwegians along the way, we found they were having an unusually warm and sunny summer. Apparently, it is often cold, cloudy, and rainy so everywhere we went, people were outside delighting in the warmth and sunshine. I may not have experienced the cool temperatures I was hoping for but I was so lucky to meet such warm people and photograph such gorgeous scenery.
Happy Weekend!
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“The Red Roof” 5 x 7 Oil $ 105 © Sharon Lewis
As a landscape artist who is often working with many, many shades of green and blue, I love when I run across red as an accent color. When I’m lucky enough to find it in a coastal scene, which I also love to paint, I feel I’ve hit the jackpot. So, of course I took many photos of this house on the rocks, admiring the red roof and imagining the killer views they must have from their front porch.
Happy Weekend!
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“Autumn Bounty” 9” x 12” Pastel $216 © Sharon Lewis
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I spent a wonderful October weekend in the North Georgia mountains several years ago. After hiking we found a great open-air market selling a variety of local produce including pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. The owners were happy to sell us their produce but were a little puzzled by me photographing it. This painting is based on that beautiful fall day and the bounty of autumn.
Happy Halloween and Happy Weekend!
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“My Backyard” 7 x 5 Oil $ 105 © Sharon Lewis
It has finally become more fall-like and even the mosquitoes don’t seem to be around as much so I’ve been painting outdoors from time to time. I always find this challenging in that I have to figure out how to simplify what seems to be just a huge mass of different greens competing for my attention. But it’s also all beautiful and I’m so grateful for the good weather and the opportunity to be outdoors doing something I love doing.
Happy Weekend!
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Delphiniums with Tiger Lily 8 x 8 Oil $ 195 © Sharon Lewis
I enjoy painting flowers from time to time and try to make sure that I always have some in the house. The flowers I painted here are primarily delphiniums which as it turns out are associated with positivity, big-heartedness, cheerfulness, and love. So, today I’m sending some of these good feelings out into the world with the hope that it encourages all of us to be the best versions of ourselves as we interact with others.
Happy Weekend!
