Simple Serenity

“Simple Serenity”             Pastel    5” x 7”      $50        © Sharon Lewis

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            Sometimes what I like most about being on the lookout for painting ideas is that you see something beautiful in a simple scene. The day was cloudy and a bit gray and we had come to the end of the island where there was marshland. It wasn’t a traditionally beautiful beach scene and yet there was something beautifully serene about the absence of an obvious human presence in our surroundings.

Where I Want To Be

“Where I Want To Be”           Pastel    5” x 9”      SOLD        © Sharon Lewis  

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             This is where I hope to be in a few days. The beach will not be warm but it does not matter. It will be relaxing and there will be wine, walks, and the water.

I will be able to hear the sound of the waves rolling into shore, the sea birds calling, and the music of the wind. I cannot wait!

            Happy Weekend!

Dreaming of Peace

"Dreaming of Peace"        Pastel        7" x 5"        $50      © Sharon Lewis
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            I’m vacationing on the coast of Oregon at the moment and so I’m posting one of my paintings of this beautiful coast. I painted this before I left and was thinking of all the sad news I had been hearing from around the world. My heart goes out to all of those who have lost friends or family in recent events for we are all members of the same human family.

California Dunes

"California Dunes"           Pastel          7" x 5"          $50        © Sharon Lewis
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            I’ve been practicing painting California and Oregon scenes (from old reference photos of mine) in preparation for our upcoming trip to the west coast. I love the play of light and shadow on the grasses and the sand of this California dune. We had a great hike here and picked (and ate) loganberries (look like raspberries) and salal berries (look like blueberries). Can’t wait to go back!

           

Spring Break

“Spring Break”             Pastel             2.5” x 3.5”            $20           © Sharon Lewis
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            This wasn’t us this past weekend but it certainly felt like this. We took a break and drove over to the coast for a few days of rest and relaxation. We were so lucky to have sunny and mild weather. We took long walks, sampled different wines, and watched the sun set over the sea. I almost was too lazy to paint but had to capture this scene from our balcony.

Ahhh, the shift from focusing on a screen to focusing on the natural world never fails to renew my spirit. Hope spring has arrived for you or is not too far away. Happy Weekend!