I Can Fly!

“I Can Fly!”      12” x 12”       Pastel          $175        © Sharon Lewis

            I am always drawn to paint beautiful days at the beach, and now, especially so in the middle of what feels like incessant grey skies and rain this winter. 

It was one of those gorgeous days, with a mild breeze and a blue sky decorated with wisps of thin clouds with fog starting to roll in a bit over the more distant hillside. I was taking photos of the beach and trying to catch some of the waves coming in. It was only later that I realized that I’d caught this young boy facing the surf with outstretched arms in absolute joy and delight.
            Happy Weekend!

Memories of Blue Skies

“Memories of Blue Skies”         5” x 7”    Pastel       $50     © Sharon Lewis
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            The more often we have grey, rainy skies, the more I’m drawn to colorful, light-filled skies such as this one. I’ve heard rumors that we’re going to see the sun again one of these days but until I do, I’m going to be painting these beautiful coastal skies to remind myself of what blue skies look like.

            Hope you see some blue skies soon. Happy Weekend!

The End of a Beautiful Day

“The End of a Beautiful Day”         8” x 8”          Pastel          $70        © Sharon Lewis
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            It’s not surprising that I’ve been drawn to painting colorful sunsets and blue skies lately. We’ve had rain and grey skies for days and after a while we’re all longing for the sight of light and a blue sky.

            Hope wherever you are, that your weekend is filled with light!

Happy Weekend!

That Day at the Beach

“That Day at the Beach”          5” x 7”        Pastel            $50         © Sharon Lewis
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            The air was warm and the water was cold except where it became shallow and heated by the sun overhead. It was a beautiful day to be at the beach.

            Happy Weekend!

Standing in the Light

“Standing in the Light”      7” x 5”    Pastel     $50      © Sharon Lewis

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             Another cold, grey, winter day but fortunately for me, I can paint a sunny summer one.  I’ve always loved trees like this that stand on a hillside, catching the light, and serving as a source of beauty for all who pass by.

            Hope you see some beauty in your life this weekend.

            Happy Weekend!       

Autumn Colors Remembered

  “Autumn Colors Remembered”        5” x 7”    Pastel         $50         © Sharon Lewis  
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It was another grey, rainy weekend and I was searching for something, anything, that reminded me of light and color when I saw this photo that I took while walking along a trail in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage area. I look at this and remember the sun on my face, the sounds of the birds, and the sight of a beautiful, glowing, orange and gold tree. It’s good to remember warm, autumn colors on a cold, winter day.

            Happy Weekend!

Waiting for Them to Return

“Waiting for Them to Return”   2.5 x 3.5    Pastel         $25         © Sharon Lewis
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            This time of year I find myself longing for the beach. This little study of a beach I visited a couple of years just looks so inviting on this grey, winter day, especially with all the small birds who seem to be waiting for our return.

            I hope wherever you are, you have light and warmth on this winter day.

            Happy Weekend!