Looking on the Bright Side

“Looking on the Bright Side”  Pastel         12” x 12”        $175          © Sharon Lewis
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            When I was trying to figure out the title of this painting, I first focused on the fog and the growing loss of light, etc. Then I thought, why focus on loss? Focus on what’s present: the beautiful light shining on the cliff side. I want to focus, even when it’s difficult, on the beautiful in my life in the form of my family and dear friends...my wonderful colleagues and students. May we all get through this tough end of the semester, these “gray” days, helping each other remember the beautiful all around us.

            Happy Weekend!

The Lonely Sea

“The Lonely Sea”          Pastel         12” x 9”       $100    © Sharon Lewis
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            I borrowed today’s painting title from a great poem by John Masefield, called  Sea Fever It just seemed to match the mood of this painting. It starts with such a lyrical phrase: “I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky”.

Imagine the feel of the wind and the salty spray, and the sounds of the gulls crying and the waves crashing on the rocks.  As you look out over the water, you see all the colors of the fading sun.

Masefield’s  poem ends with a wish for: “…And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.”

            Wishing you a quiet sleep and sweet dreams.

Mesmerized

“Mesmerized”               Pastel                9” x 12”                $100            © Sharon Lewis
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            We had been driving for hours that day, stopping occasionally to hike and I was taking photos everywhere for later paintings. We pulled into this motel on the coast just as the sun was going down and it was absolutely amazing! There was an almost violent surf hitting and swirling around the rocks and just gorgeous colors in the sky. It created such a fascinating contrast that I was mesmerized! I stood there taking photos as quickly as I could to capture the fading, glorious light, scrambling all over the rocks, nearly falling in at times, until at last, the light was gone and all that was left was the rhythmic sound of the waves crashing against the rocks.

            Hope your sunsets are mesmerizing this weekend!

Smooth Waters Ahead

“Smooth Waters Ahead”              Pastel               9” x 12”               $100           © Sharon Lewis
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                  This is for all of my family and friends who’ve experienced rough seas this past year – May you have sunny skies and smooth sailing in 2016!

                  Happy New Year!

Rocky Beauty : A Reminder of Sun and Warmth

“Rocky Beauty”   4” x 6”    Pastel    $35    © Sharon Lewis
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            We have been enjoying a few days of sunshine in the Atlanta region and the rain and clouds are moving in once again, just in time for the weekend. Excellent timing on the part of Mother Nature!

            Fortunately for me, I have a ready supply of sun and warmth in the form of paintings. This one is of the northern Oregon coast, which along with the northern California coast, provided us with gorgeous views of ocean and impressive rocks. I can look at this painting and remember the tang of the salt air, the gulls flying overhead, and the breezy, sunny day. Happy Weekend!