In a Dark World, Be the Light

“In a Dark World, Be the Light”   8” x 10”         Pastel        $160
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           There’s a lot going on in the world right now that might be challenging our sense of wellbeing. Some of us are worried about the state of our country or the world or both. Some of us are worried on behalf of our, or other’s children. 

            In my conversations with others, I keep coming back to the same thoughts: we are not alone in being concerned about those who are vulnerable, we need to derive strength from each other, and not give into despair. We need to be the ones who won’t stop caring about others, regardless of their race, religion, income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We need to be the ones who won’t stop voicing the concerns of others whose voices may not be as loud, or as influential. We need to connect to others who are also caring, kind, inclusive, and compassionate and keep each other strong. We need to be the light for others.

            Hoping you have a light-filled weekend.

Reaching toward the Heavens

“Reaching Toward the Heavens”          12” x 18”         Pastel        $ 324     © Sharon Lewis

            This painting shows a lovely peaceful cove along the eastern coast of Newfoundland, Canada. This summer, I plan to visit the west coast of Canada and spend some time on Vancouver Island. My primary goal in July and August is to get out of Hotlanta and seek cool breezes on the water someplace beautiful.

            Happy Weekend!

 

Copper Sunset

“Copper Sunset”         5” x 7”          Pastel         $50         © Sharon Lewis

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            It had been cloudy and cool most of the day, including when we arrived at Norris Point, but then we got a surprise. As the light began to fade, we were surprised by a burst of color that lit the mountains with a warm, coppery glow. Gros Morne Park, which is visible across Bonne Bay (the waterway you see in this painting), is an absolutely gorgeous area to explore and I only wish we could have stayed here longer.

            Happy Weekend!

 

Hidden Cove

“Hidden Cove”           9” x 12”        $100        © Sharon Lewis

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            While I was visiting a cool place this summer in Newfoundland that I’d hiked several times, I was searching for new vista when I stumbled across this beautiful cove. I couldn’t get over the striking color of the water and how the rock formations reminded me of a sleeping dragon or some strange, giant bird. What do you see when you look at this?

            Happy Weekend!

 

Reaching Toward the Heavens

“Reaching Toward the Heavens”              12” x 18”        $250        © Sharon Lewis

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If I could, I would always live by the water. I grew up by the ocean and my early memories are of the soothing, rhythmic sounds of the waves. The beach was my playground where there was always something new and interesting that the sea had uncovered.

            However, my beach looked nothing like this. There were no rocks unless humans had brought them in to form a jetty and the sand was a soft yellow, not the dark gray of this cove. This cove was also a lot more peaceful, with no children screaming with delight, no big waves, just the quiet, gentle, rhythmic lapping of the water. Ahhhhhh.

            Happy Weekend!

 

Pouch Cove

                                   “Pouch Cove”      5” x 7”        $50        © Sharon Lewis

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            The busier my life gets, the more I’m drawn to paint quietly beautiful places like this cove. The fog was rolling in just beyond the cliffs but before it encompassed them, all the colors of the rocks glowed in the sunlight. There’s something endlessly fascinating to me about all the textures and colors in coastal rock formations. I just need to remember to look up from the gorgeous blue water or down from that beautiful blue sky.

            Happy Weekend!

 

Before the Fog

“Before the Fog”       5” x 7”        $50        © Sharon Lewis
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             As so often happens when I head north seeking cool temperatures n the summer seeking , I encounter fog. There are some absolutely gorgeous areas in Newfoundland along the coast, however, these same areas are often blanketed in fog. In the case of this painting, the fog was rolling into the valley below, but I was able to capture the sun shining on this beautiful hillside.

            

           Happy Weekend!

 

Too Cold for Swimming

  “Too Cold for Swimming”      5” x 7”        $50        © Sharon Lewis

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            It took me two days to fly back from Newfoundland (thank you Air Canada) so I decided to put my 24 layover in Montreal to good use and paint one of the many lovely views I saw in Newfoundland. I noticed that at many of the beaches, people had brought all  the things we expect to see on any beach in the south: towels, snacks, and suntan lotion. However, no one was in the water and people often had fleece jackets over their bathing suits. It takes a great deal of optimism to enjoy a day at the beach in Newfoundland with the cold water and wind gusts or maybe you need simply, an appreciation for sparkling blue water and gorgeous views.

            Happy Weekend!

         
 

Sunset Music

"Sunset Music"        7.5” x 12”         $100         © Sharon Lewis    

             I’m posting a painting I made a few years ago of the beautiful island of Newfoundland, Canada. I visited this area many years ago and always wanted to go back. If you’re looking for a wonderful respite from the hot and humid temperatures of Georgia, this is the place to go!

            Happy Weekend!

Gull Island

"Gull Island"       5” x 7”        $50        © Sharon Lewis
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             This is a painting of Gull Island, a nesting place for gulls just off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.  It was a windy, cool, and for a change, sunny day with gulls swooping and diving above this beautiful island. 

            Happy Weekend!

 

Evening's End

“Evening’s End“             9” x 12”       Pastel       $100       © Sharon Lewis

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            It had been a stormy afternoon, segueing into a cool evening. As evening fell, the storm clouds moved out rapidly leaving behind this dazzling glimpse of the last rays of the setting sun. The tide had gone out, leaving pools of shimmering water in its wake. What a beautiful end to the day!

            Happy Weekend!

 

Sunset Music

       “Sunset Music”        Pastel        7.5” x 12”         $250         © Sharon Lewis
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            There’s often a time late in the day when the setting sun causes everything to glow. I was lucky enough one summer to catch that light just as it was causing these rocks to glow and making the waves appear even more dramatic than they usually do on these rocky shores. This is the time of day when the sounds of nature start to wind down at the shore, leaving just the beautiful, rhythmic music of the sea.

            Happy Weekend!

Heaven of a Summer Day

“Heaven of a Summer Day”         Pastel              9” x 12”          $100          © Sharon Lewis
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“Enclosing the late heaven of a summer day, a canopy
Of incandescent blue above the dappled sunlight golden on the grass.” 

This is an excerpt from a poem by John Koethe (1945) which seems to capture in words my feelings when I painting this scene. It’s based on my photos of New Brunswick on a beautiful summer day, in the Atlantic Provinces of Canada.

Happy Almost Weekend!

 

The Winds of Night Come Shoreward Roaming

“The Winds of Night Come Shoreward Roaming”   Pastel   9” x 12”   $100    © Sharon Lewis
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A colleague reminded me the other day, “April is the cruelest month” and he wasn’t referring to the weather. This is the time of year at most universities and colleges where students and faculty are stressed with too much to do and not enough time to do it. No one is at their best at this time of year.

And so, for all of my harried, stressed out colleagues and students, I give you this quiet, peaceful cove where you see the sun setting over the mountains, hear the sounds of gulls, and feel the winds of night.

Happy Weekend!
P.S. The title of this painting comes from the poem, "Sea Sunset" by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Northern Shores

“Northern Shores”        Pastel            9” x 12”             $100          © Sharon Lewis
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            When we arrived it was rainy and cold…more like fall than mid-summer. And then the rain stopped and we were treated to a beautiful sunset that set this quiet cove on fire. It was a beautiful ending to our day exploring the country north of our “North Country”.

            Happy Weekend!