A Beautiful Day

“A Beautiful Day”        8” x10”      Pastel           $75        © Sharon Lewis

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             There’s probably never a time when I would turn down going to the beach. After all, I grew up on the east coast where some of my best memories are exploring the beach with my brothers and sisters. We’d overturn rocks much like these to see if we could discover worms for fishing or pick up soldier crabs on the shore just to see what was inside. I also remember never getting tired of looking at the sky for there were always amazing clouds overhead.

            Hope you see some beautiful skies this weekend!

 

Sunset Swirls

         

  “Sunset Swirls”       5” x7”          Pastel           $50           © Sharon Lewis

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            It’s a grey, cloudy, fall day with rain arriving soon. With no sun likely until maybe Monday it’s not surprising that I was drawn to painting this beautiful, glowing sunset.

            Happy Weekend!

       

Tranquility

“Tranquility”           11” x 14”          Pastel           $150           © Sharon Lewis
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             I don’t know about you but after all of the news this week, I’m in need of some peace and tranquility. I hope this view helps you get a little closer to this state.

            Happy Weekend!

That Shining Light

“That Shining Light”     12” x 12”       Pastel     $500 (Framed)    © Sharon Lewis

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            Ever since I heard the sad news that Ruth Bader Ginsburg had died, I have been thinking about what an amazing woman she was and what a wonderful example of a strong, courageous, and principled person. I so miss her shining light!

             

 

Refuge

“Refuge”      9” x 12”       Pastel       SOLD    © Sharon Lewis

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            I was so fortunate to get away for a few days last week to one of my favorite places to visit: the wetlands and beach near Charleston, S.C. I never used to be fond of swampy-looking areas like this; I associated them only with mosquitoes, alligators and snakes. I’ve since learned the tremendous value of wetlands like these as a refuge for many species of fish, birds, and other wildlife. In addition, given the recent visit by Hurricane Sally and her gift of tons of rain, these wetlands are beneficial in that they slow down the release of floodwaters.

            Hope wherever you are that you’re seeing some sunshine.

Happy Weekend!

Sweet Pea

“Sweet Pea”      7” x 5”       Oil       $60     © Sharon Lewis

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            I’ve been thinking of the people out in Oregon and California currently dealing with wildfires. It’s got to be heartbreaking to see acres and acres of this gorgeous landscape destroyed, especially if it also means you lose your home.

Before the fires started, I had been thinking of the west coast a lot lately because I thought I would be hiking and painting out there last month. However, given COVID rates, it seemed a good idea not to fly just yet. So, since I was still missing the west, I decided to paint from my many reference photos and focused on these striking hot pink flowers, called “Sweet Pea” or Everlasting Pea.”  You can find them as I did, scattered all over many bluffs along the Pacific coast and mixed in with delicious berries. If you’ll look closely, you’ll see a visitor on one of the flowers.

Happy Weekend!

The Beauty of Summer

 

“The Beauty of Summer”        5” x 7”       Oil       $60     © Sharon Lewis 

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            Sometimes when you’re traveling, you happen to be in the right place at the right time…like when I was lucky enough to see these beautiful clouds and gorgeous, blue sky over lush, green wetlands. Can’t wait to be in this area again.

            Happy Labor Day Weekend!