Before the Fog Rolled In

"Before the Fog Rolled In"    5” x 7”     Pastel       $105      © Sharon Lewis   

I’m out on the West coast so I’m reposting a painting of this area. With the daily fog, I always feel lucky to get a view as clear as this one.

Happy Weekend!

 

Rocky Ridge

 “Rocky Ridge”    10 x 8”    Oil    $160     © Sharon Lewis

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I’ve been looking at my photos of the West coast in anticipation of my upcoming visit there and decided to paint this scene of the Oregon coast. I’ve checked the weather and while it will be in the upper 80’s and 90’s here in the Atlanta area, it will be in the low 60’s on the coast – perfect August weather as far as I’m concerned. I can’t wait! 

            Happy Weekend!

 

Surf's Up!

“Surf’s Up!”     8 x 10”    Oil    $160     © Sharon Lewis

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It’s funny to me that I don’t really like some amusement park rides because they’re too scary but I love standing as close as I can get to huge, scary waves, especially if there are also large rocks. I’ll readily admit it’s not always safe to stand so close but I find violent surf as it crashes against the rocks, endlessly fascinating and thus I also love painting these scenes. 

Happy Weekend!

 

The Gift of Cherries

“The Gift of Cherries”    10 x 8     Oil    $160     © Sharon Lewis

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            I enjoy painting cherries because of the many shades of red you find in them, they taste amazing, and as I discovered recently, they’re also really healthy. They are a great source of vitamin C and polyphenols (plant compounds that protect us from developing cancer, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and neurodegenerative diseases). In a 2018 review of the effects of cherries, researchers found that cherries reduced exercise-induced muscle soreness, blood pressure, arthritis, and improved sleep, among other things. Scientists concluded that eating sweet or tart cherries decrease or prevent oxidative stress and inflammation and thus improve our health. Who knew this really pretty fruit could do all this?

            Happy Weekend!