Sundrenched

    “Sundrenched”           5” x 7”      Pastel        $50        © Sharon Lewis

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            In spite of the fact that I really love fall, I’ve been having a hard time letting go of summer. I know the days are getting shorter and the freezing temperatures in the morning are certainly getting my attention. The striking colors I see in the trees as I drive into work are also tempting me to start painting autumn scenes now. I will eventually move to painting fall (maybe) but in the meantime, I want to hold onto my memories of sundrenched marshes and blue skies filled with beautiful, multi-colored clouds.

            Happy Weekend!

Evening Glory

“Evening Glory”        8” x 10”    Pastel       SOLD    © Sharon Lewis
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            I love painting skies! I think it’s because I love looking at beautiful skies, especially with colorful clouds, and want to keep that beauty in my life somehow. It always seems like there’s this fleeting moment where the sky is just glorious and then before you know it, the sun is down. This is where it comes in handy to be an artist because I can recreate that beauty again so that I can continue to enjoy it. 

            Hope you enjoy a happy weekend!

Copper Marsh

Copper Marsh    Pastel       11” x 14”      $150        © Sharon Lewis  
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            We’ll be visiting this area again in a couple of weeks and I can’t wait! When I see the colors of the reference photos I used for this painting, I always think of fall but this is the marsh in March, close to sunset. I love the way the setting sun makes the marsh glow with warmth; a nice contrast to the many grey and dreary days we’ve been experiencing lately.

            Hope your weekend is full of warmth and light!

A Place Worth Saving

“A Place Worth Saving”        Pastel       7” x 9”      $70        © Sharon Lewis
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            I have to admit that when I was growing up, I thought places like this were where you went to get up close and personal with snakes and alligators, not something I was eager to do. But because I’ve long been interested in preserving the natural environment, I’ve learned the value of wetlands in that they harbor countless species of fish, birds, and other wildlife. They offer protection from storms, and reduce flooding and erosion.  In addition, given the influence of my friend and gifted artist, Karen Margulis, I now see the great beauty in wetlands.

            Hope there’s beauty in your weekend!

The Forecast is Sunny and Colorful

“The Forecast is Sunny and Colorful”   Pastel         7” x 9”        $70     © Sharon Lewis
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            I’ve been craving warm greens and blues instead of the hundreds of variations of brown and grey that I see outside. I spent most of my childhood in southern Florida and took for granted that vivid colors would be all around all year long. Unfortunately, I don’t have many reference photos of landscapes from there and so, I chose to paint a beautiful day near the Isle of Palms in South Carolina.

            Happy Weekend!

Beauty in the Lowcountry

“Beauty in the Lowcountry”           Pastel             5” x 7”             $50        © Sharon Lewis
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            I saw this scene from the car as we reluctantly drove away from the Charleston area in the fall. In spite of the grey day, there was this beautiful stream and just a hint of color in the fields.

            Happy Weekend!