Breezy

“Breezy”            Pastel             5” x 7”          $50              © Sharon Lewis
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            I remember that it was my idea of a perfect summer day. The sun was shining, birds were singing, and there was a cool breeze. (Note, it was not hot and sticky with the kind of humidity found often in swamps. That would be describing a typical August or September day in the Atlanta area.) In addition, there was this interesting landscape before me of lush gold and green meadows with blue and purple mountains in the distance.

The Stragglers

“The Stragglers”          Pastel          9" x 12"            $100             © Sharon Lewis
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            It seems that sheep are everywhere in the English and Scottish countryside. They can appear very cute and comical with their big, fluffy round bodies and small heads. On the other hand, they don’t seem to have been bred for intelligence. You will see them munching placidly on grasses by the side of roads or paths and then they’ll just step out in front of cars and look at you without the slightest bit of anxiety as with brakes screeching you nearly drive off a steep cliff to avoid hitting them. It makes you wonder, what kind of weed have they been munching on?

            Happy Weekend!

Shadow Drama

“Shadow Drama“                  Pastel             9" x 12"            $100             © Sharon Lewis
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            I love drama! At least I love it when it’s played out in the dramatic contrast of light and shadow as you can see in this scene. I took the reference photos for this painting as we were driving along the coast of the Isle of Skye. I saw a beautiful valley with sheep grazing and the light and shadow playing along the mountain behind.

            I love painting a pastoral scene such as this not only because of the contrast between the light and shadow in the background, but also because of the peace and tranquility of the foreground.

            Happy Weekend!

Welcome Sunshine

“Welcome Sunshine“             Pastel           9" x 12"          $100             © Sharon Lewis
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            All of us experience those times when we may not like a lot of things in our life. Maybe there’s a lot of stress or list of tasks that we know we have to do but are dreading. I’ve noticed that at times like these, when something pleasant happens, it’s like a ray of sunshine bursting through on a gloomy day. It fills you with gratitude for the respite from focusing on the negative and reminds you that things always change, usually for the better. It also reminds me of how appreciative I am of the natural world with its welcome rays of sunshine sometimes when you need it the most.

          Happy Weekend….

All That’s Best of Dark and Bright

“All That’s Best of Dark and Bright”       Pastel          15" x 20"           $250         © Sharon Lewis
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             I happen to love the poem “She Walks in Beauty” so with apologies to its long dead author, Lord Byron I borrowed a phrase from it to use as my title. Every time I read this poem I can see vivid images in my mind.  I think my favorite line is the first: “She walks in beauty, like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies…..”         

            While cloudless climes might be nice, this sky was filled with beautiful clouds catching the light of the sun as it faded from view. I can hear the sea gulls crying good night with the sound of the wind rolling across the water. Ahhh, peaceful.

Storms in the Glen

"Storms in the Glen"           Pastel             9" x 12"            $100             © Sharon Lewis
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              It’s hard to convey the feelings I had when I recently returned to the western highlands of Scotland. I love these mountains, which are a beautiful mix of soft grasses and harsh, forbidding-looking rocks. In addition, while it was a typical hot and sunny July day back in north Georgia, here it was wonderfully cool. Unfortunately, it was also rainy which makes it a little tricky to get photos. This painting is based on photos taken while one of these storms moved through the glen.