Resting in the Grace of the World

“Resting in the Grace of the World”      9” x 12”        Pastel       $100        © Sharon Lewis

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            How an artist chooses what to paint can be a reflection of what she/he loves or in reaction to something going on in their life, or simply something that caught their eye. In my case, I had planned to paint one kind of painting and was looking through reference photos when my eye was caught by some very different photos I took one evening. I’ve always been drawn to dramatic contrasts of light and shadow and I can never resist an opportunity to paint skies and ocean. What’s one of the many cool aspects of the painting process for me is how immersed you get not only in the painting process but in the scene as well. You start remembering the quiet sounds of the now gentle waves, the smell of the salt in the air, and all of those beautiful colors as the sun disappears over the horizon.

Happy Weekend!

Passing the Light Forward

“Passing the Light Forward”        Pastel         9” x 12”          $100      © Sharon Lewis
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            In the midst of all the political turbulence going on before the national election, it helps me to take a break, a deep breath, and celebrate the natural world with all its beauty. This painting was based on photos taken while walking on a very peaceful beach. As the sun set, the beacon in the lighthouse went on, almost as if the sun had passed its light forward.     

What a great idea to focus on …passing our light forward…not our fears, frustration, and anger, but our kindness, compassion, hopes, and dreams.

            Happy Almost Weekend!