Reaching Toward the Heavens

“Reaching Toward the Heavens”              12” x 18”        $250        © Sharon Lewis

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If I could, I would always live by the water. I grew up by the ocean and my early memories are of the soothing, rhythmic sounds of the waves. The beach was my playground where there was always something new and interesting that the sea had uncovered.

            However, my beach looked nothing like this. There were no rocks unless humans had brought them in to form a jetty and the sand was a soft yellow, not the dark gray of this cove. This cove was also a lot more peaceful, with no children screaming with delight, no big waves, just the quiet, gentle, rhythmic lapping of the water. Ahhhhhh.

            Happy Weekend!

 

Pouch Cove

                                   “Pouch Cove”      5” x 7”        $50        © Sharon Lewis

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            The busier my life gets, the more I’m drawn to paint quietly beautiful places like this cove. The fog was rolling in just beyond the cliffs but before it encompassed them, all the colors of the rocks glowed in the sunlight. There’s something endlessly fascinating to me about all the textures and colors in coastal rock formations. I just need to remember to look up from the gorgeous blue water or down from that beautiful blue sky.

            Happy Weekend!

 

Before the Fog

“Before the Fog”       5” x 7”        $50        © Sharon Lewis
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             As so often happens when I head north seeking cool temperatures n the summer seeking , I encounter fog. There are some absolutely gorgeous areas in Newfoundland along the coast, however, these same areas are often blanketed in fog. In the case of this painting, the fog was rolling into the valley below, but I was able to capture the sun shining on this beautiful hillside.

            

           Happy Weekend!

 

Too Cold for Swimming

  “Too Cold for Swimming”      5” x 7”        $50        © Sharon Lewis

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            It took me two days to fly back from Newfoundland (thank you Air Canada) so I decided to put my 24 layover in Montreal to good use and paint one of the many lovely views I saw in Newfoundland. I noticed that at many of the beaches, people had brought all  the things we expect to see on any beach in the south: towels, snacks, and suntan lotion. However, no one was in the water and people often had fleece jackets over their bathing suits. It takes a great deal of optimism to enjoy a day at the beach in Newfoundland with the cold water and wind gusts or maybe you need simply, an appreciation for sparkling blue water and gorgeous views.

            Happy Weekend!

         
 

So Very Blue

 

“So Very Blue”   Pastel        5” x 7”         $50         © Sharon Lewis

          I thought I would be back in the states by now but I am still in Newfoundland, Canada due to a medical emergency involving my travel companion. The emergency has passed and hopefully we will be leaving sometime soon. In the meantime, I’ve been hiking at some of the beautiful places in St. John’s. They have been experiencing what they consider a heat spell (low 80’s) with sunshine replacing the ubiquitous cold and fog, so I’ve gotten some good photos of the beautiful, cold blue water on the coast here. Almost everywhere I look there is wonderful inspiration for a landscape artist. 

Happy Weekend!

Sunset Music

"Sunset Music"        7.5” x 12”         $100         © Sharon Lewis    

             I’m posting a painting I made a few years ago of the beautiful island of Newfoundland, Canada. I visited this area many years ago and always wanted to go back. If you’re looking for a wonderful respite from the hot and humid temperatures of Georgia, this is the place to go!

            Happy Weekend!

Gull Island

"Gull Island"       5” x 7”        $50        © Sharon Lewis
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             This is a painting of Gull Island, a nesting place for gulls just off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.  It was a windy, cool, and for a change, sunny day with gulls swooping and diving above this beautiful island. 

            Happy Weekend!