The Sweetness of Memory

 “The Sweetness of Memory”     2.5” x 3.5”        Pastel        $26        © Sharon Lewis

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The past week I’ve been back in DC, busy with grandchildren’s birthdays and caring for and playing with my now one-yr old granddaughter. All I had time to paint was this corner of my daughter’s yard.

Being around my busy working kids and watching them care for their kids brings back so many memories. I remember the sweetness of when they were so young but also the never-ending challenges of being a parent who works two jobs – one for which you receive money and the other for which you receive hugs and kisses – the sweetest compensation. 

Happy Weekend!

 

Summertime!

“Summertime!”     5” x 5”     Acrylic   $75     © Sharon Lewis
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            I was getting ready to finally throw away all the colorful masks I bought during COVID when I suddenly realized, I could repurpose them! I decided to cut them up and incorporate them into paintings in a variety of ways. In this painting, the young girl is wearing a dress made from a mask. 

            Happy Weekend!

 

Friends

 “Friends”      2.5” x 3.5”        Pastel        $26        © Sharon Lewis

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            I am slowly but surely extricating myself from the busyness of my job and trying to lean into the slower pace of summer. One of the many things I love about this time, is the opportunity to connect with my friends that I don’t get to see as often. I feel so lucky to have not only a wonderful family but also the presence of smart, kind, funny, and interesting friends in my life.

            Happy Weekend!

 

Mother's Day

“Mother’s Day”      5” x 7”        Pastel       $105        © Sharon Lewis

      This Mother’s Day weekend, I’m thinking of how grateful I am for my two wonderful children, Sean and Erinn; I couldn’t be more proud of both of them.

            I’m also grateful for the woman who taught me how to be a good and loving Mom, Clare Albritton. Although she is no longer living, I feel her wise and loving presence with me still.

            To all the kind souls who mother others with kindness and support: you make the world brighter for your presence and I hope you feel appreciated and loved this weekend.

            Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!

 

Eventually

“Eventually”      2.5” x 3.5”        Pastel        $26        © Sharon Lewis

            Like my colleagues and my students, I find this time of the semester to be stressful and exhausting. What sustains me at the moment, is the thought that I will eventually finish grading exams and papers and then get to relax. When I was last at the beach, I was able to paint these people relaxing by the pool with the ocean in the background. Although I prefer walking the shore rather than sunbathing, at this point, this looks just fine. Ahhhhh.

            Happy Weekend!