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“That Shining Light” 12” x 12” Pastel $500 (Framed) © Sharon Lewis Click Here to Purchase |
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!
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“Refuge” 9” x 12” Pastel SOLD © Sharon Lewis Click Here to Purchase |
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!
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“Sweet Pea” 7” x 5” Oil $60 © Sharon Lewis Click Here To Purchase |
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!
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“The Beauty of Summer” 5” x 7” Oil $60 © Sharon Lewis Click Here to Purchase |
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!
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“Acadian Interlude” 10” x 10” Oil $150 © Sharon Lewis Click Here to Purchase |
Just a little over a year ago I was standing on the rocks in Acadia National Park, enjoying the sun and breeze and watching the waves break over the rocks in hypnotic repetition. If you look closely, you’ll see others enjoying the cool breeze and perhaps smelling the salt air, and maybe even some mesmerized by the ebb and flow of the sea.
Happy Weekend!
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“Day’s Ending” 9” x 12” Pastel $100 © Sharon Lewis Click Here to Purchase |
Taking a break from your routine and getting away is always nice in that it gives you the opportunity to pause, take a breath and maybe even catch a sunset as colorful as this one was. I’m hoping that one of these days soon I’ll be walking a beach and enjoying a beautiful sunset over the ocean.
Happy Weekend!
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| “Remember a Beautiful Day” 5” x 7” Oil $60 © Sharon Lewis |
It’s cloudy here today and I woke up to lots of negative, sad, and disturbing news. I’m finding like a lot of people, that I need to take a break from all the news from time to time to maintain my equilibrium. Fortunately, I also have art to occupy my time and this encourages me to focus on the positive; the beautiful natural world that exists around us. So, I’m not choosing to ignore what is going on right now but I am choosing to focus on remembering that beautiful skies also exist, that sunny days still happen, and that we are all better when we remember all that we share instead of all that divides us.
