Southwest Sunshine

“Southwest Sunshine      8” x 10”    Pastel    $75    © Sharon Lewis

              I’m packing my art supplies in preparation for attending the International Association of Pastel Societies, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For a few days, I will take classes and a workshop so that I can continue to grow as an artist. I always find learning new methods and painting new subjects both exciting and humbling since this process always involves for me, having to accept that at least initially, my skill will not match my aspirations. I will be able to see where I want to be in terms of skill but need to accept that it will take time and practice to get there. Becoming a better painter is an endless series of lessons in patience and optimism. Now if I can just manage not to buy all the cool art supplies they’ll have on display!

            Happy Weekend!

 

Southwest Sunshine

“Southwest Sunshine      8” x 10”     Pastel     $75    © Sharon Lewis

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The colors I see whenever I visit the southwest always remind me of my childhood in southern Florida. In both places, you will find warm colored buildings, vivid flowering plants, and beautiful blue skies. It’s a wonderful combination to consider on a gray, cloudy winter’s day.

Happy Weekend!

Pirouette

“Pirouette”          8” x 10”          Pastel         $75         © Sharon Lewis

            Long ago, when I used to take ballet, I dreamt of someday becoming a famous ballerina. I loved spinning around performing pirouettes over and over again, imagining that I did so “en pointe” (meaning balancing on my toes). When I saw this cloud formation recently, I couldn’t help but think of clouds performing a graceful pirouette reaching into the farthest reaches of the sky.

            Happy Weekend!

 

Celestial Celebration

“Celestial Celebration”        8” x 10”          Pastel         $75         © Sharon Lewis

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             Everywhere I travel my eyes are always on the clouds in the sky and I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of studying their many colors and shapes. In reviewing my many photos of the sky from my recent trip to New Mexico, I kept thinking that this looked like a celebration; like there was some giant, gorgeous, celestial party going on and I, and anyone else looking up, was free to enjoy it.

            Hope your weekend is a happy one!

 

The Splendor of Ended Day

“The Splendor of Ended Day”      Pastel        7” x 9”     $ 70      © Sharon Lewis
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            Our long days of light are gradually getting shorter but it seems we’re getting compensated lately with some spectacular sunsets. No matter how many colorful sunsets I’ve observed, they never get old. They’re always different, always surprising me with yet another mix of beautiful colors. It’s nature, the ultimate artist creating yet another masterpiece. I owe credit to another artist, the poet, Walt Whitman, for the title of the painting, taken from his poem, “Song at Sunset.”

            Happy Weekend!

Adobe Oasis

“Adobe Oasis”      Pastel         9” x 12”        $100         © Sharon Lewis
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            I discovered this space by accident while wondering around a hotel last month. It struck me as a beautiful juxtaposition of hot, bright light, cool shadow, and vivid color. I love the contrast of clean architectural lines and the softness of the greenery. I also love the idea of a refreshing, green respite from what can sometimes be the overwhelming sun and heat of summer.

             Happy Weekend!