Autumn at Alexander

“Autumn at Alexander”       8” x 10”         Pastel        $160       © Sharon Lewis

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              Before I left for Thanksgiving, I went for a 5 mile walk at Panola Mountain State Park – one of my favorite places to walk. Even when I’m feeling a little stressed with the long hours of work this time of year, walking here always calms me. The sunsets in the fall and winter tend to be gorgeous, with the sun reflecting a warm, golden light on the water. By the time I finish my walk, I feel renewed, a little more optimistic about the work ahead, and very grateful that I can enjoy this beautiful place.

            Happy Weekend!

 

Happy Easter!

“Somebunny Loves You”   8” x 8”        Pastel       $70        © Sharon Lewis

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             Spring has definitely arrived in the Atlanta area and everywhere I look, there are flowering shrubs and trees and lots of little bunnies. I know that many people suffer from allergies this time of year and I have to say I’m not immune. However, in spite of some allergy symptoms, I can’t help but be grateful for the longer days of light filled with the colors and fragrance of spring. This time of year, I’m surrounded by reminders to celebrate the new life all around us and that new beginnings are always possible.

            Happy Weekend and to all my friends and family who celebrate Easter, Happy Easter!

 

What a Difference a Name Makes

  “What a Difference a Name Makes”     5” x 7”    Pastel    $105    © Sharon Lewis

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              I’ve been thinking lately how important names are. For example, ally vs. enemy, friend vs. foe, victim vs. aggressor, endangered plant vs. weed. For example, if I tell you I’ve painted weeds, you might wonder why. If I tell you I’ve painted an endangered plant species, you might value what I’ve created a little more. I wish sometimes that we did a little less judging and a little more appreciating. I’d love if we appreciated all plants as valuable living things and all individuals as valuable human beings.

            Happy Weekend! 

 

Winter Warmth

 “Winter Warmth”         8” x 10”       Pastel       $75       © Sharon Lewis

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            Walking in the winter can bring its own special beauty and warmth. Although  by late November, the deciduous trees have lost their orange, red, and gold leaves, they leave behind soft mauves and violets. And those winter skies! When the air is clear, the humidity low, and the timing just right, you may see a glorious sunset sky!

            Happy Weekend!

 

A Lucky Hiker’s View

  “A Lucky Hiker’s View”           12” x 12”       Pastel       $175       © Sharon Lewis

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             Every weekend it’s not raining, I try to make time to get outside and walk at Panola Mountain State Park. My route takes me past the South River which I have to admit, on many days, is not the most picturesque river. It’s almost a shallow stream in drier times. However, after many days of rain and with sunny, blue skies overhead, it can present the lucky hiker with this idyllic, beautiful scene.

 

            Happy Weekend!

The Hush Before Night Falls

“The Hush Before Night Falls”      8” x 10”       Pastel       $75       © Sharon Lewis

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            That time after sunset and before night creeps in is a lovely time. It becomes increasingly quiet as the light fades from the sky. I love the peacefulness of this time though I also love the bird or two who sings out when the others have given up their concerts and loud parties. Eventually, even they become quiet and you hear only the hush before night falls.

            Happy Weekend!

 

Somebunny Loves You

    “Somebunny Loves You”           8” x 8”        Pastel         $70        © Sharon Lewis

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            I love this time of year when signs of new life are all around us. I can see hawks in my backyard busily feeding their young high up in a tree while flowering bushes and trees are everywhere I look in my neighborhood. Other birds are busily singing their spring songs which makes for wonderfully cheerful background music as I spend hours grading papers and writing letters of recommendation. Lately, when I walk or run late in the afternoon, I occasionally surprise a small bunny like this one which I can’t help but associate with Easter, though admittedly I’m more likely to think of the chocolate version and not the very adorable live version.

            To all my friends who celebrate Passover, Happy Passover! To family and friends who celebrate Easter, Happy Easter!

Still Light

  “Still Light”         5” x 7”          Pastel         $50     © Sharon Lewis

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That quiet time at the end of the day when the bird calls diminish or they call “See you later, it’s been fun!” …when the sun inches closer to the horizon, off to brighten someone else’s day, when the water and the wind still after playing madly all afternoon. That’s what I’m trying to capture here….the quiet, the stillness of near-night, almost darkness but still light.

            Happy Weekend!

Like Mother, Like Son

                    “Like Mother, Like Son”     2.5 x 3.5”     Pastel        $25    © Sharon Lewis

             This is a petite painting done on location in one of my favorite parks to walk or hang out in: Panola Mountain State Park in Stockbridge, Georgia.  It’s a time of year when you’ll see whole families out fishing, with the kids either looking on or with their own fishing poles which they seem very proud of.

            Happy Weekend!