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Since summer temperatures have persisted
here even though it’s late September, I thought I’d dwell on something I enjoy
about summer: visiting the ocean. I love
watching the water and listening to the rhythm of the surf ebbing and flowing. I also love painting waves. Although there are similarities across
waves, each one has something distinct about it. I love the challenge of trying
to convey the beauty of light hitting a wave and making it glow. I love also trying
to capture all the colors in the foam…in many ways like clouds with all of
their colors.
Happy Weekend!
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Thursday, September 27, 2018
Summer Hasn't Left Yet
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Cove at Ecola
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Ecola State
Park is a beautiful area with picnic tables high on a bluff overlooking this
cove. It’s also a great place to hike through tall, cool woods, or spend a
couple of hours on a gorgeous beach. We were so lucky that we got beautiful,
sunny, cool weather for our picnic and hike here.
Happy
Weekend!
Thursday, September 13, 2018
The View From Orcas
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| “The View From Orcas” Pastel 5” x 7”
$50 © Sharon Lewis Click Here to Purchase |
I remember this view so vividly. We
were staying on Orcas Island, part of the San Juan Islands off the coast of
Washington. I painted this from a hillside overlooking the water with a
wonderful view of a harbor and distant islands. During the day, there were
sailboats, motor boats, kayakers, and sea planes going back and forth in this busy
harbor. However, I decided to paint it without all the busyness, and instead, as
it might have appeared long, long ago; as calm and peaceful with only nature in
sight.
Happy Weekend!
Thursday, September 6, 2018
The Last One
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The truth
is that plein air painting intimidates me a bit. I love the outdoors but
painting on location brings a lot of challenges: bugs, strong winds, blinding sun
in your eyes, and curious strangers who apparently feel that you’re there to
provide them with entertainment. However, I also have to admit, once I get
started painting, I don’t want to stop and often don’t until the light is gone
or we need to be somewhere else. This painting was the last painting in a
beautiful location and is partially made up. I wanted to paint these bushes in
the fading light but I didn’t like the composition in front of me so I “rearranged” the bushes
into a design that worked a little better.
Happy Weekend!
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