Last One In Is A Rotten Egg!

        “Last One In Is a Rotten Egg!”        4” x 6”      Pastel       $40      © Sharon Lewis

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             I still haven’t let go of summer yet….nor wishing the days were longer and sunnier, the water warmer, and it was time to go back to the beach.

            Happy Weekend!

Sundrenched

    “Sundrenched”           5” x 7”      Pastel        $50        © Sharon Lewis

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            In spite of the fact that I really love fall, I’ve been having a hard time letting go of summer. I know the days are getting shorter and the freezing temperatures in the morning are certainly getting my attention. The striking colors I see in the trees as I drive into work are also tempting me to start painting autumn scenes now. I will eventually move to painting fall (maybe) but in the meantime, I want to hold onto my memories of sundrenched marshes and blue skies filled with beautiful, multi-colored clouds.

            Happy Weekend!

All to Ourselves

“All to Ourselves”      5” x 7”      Pastel       $50      © Sharon Lewis

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             One of my favorite times of day is around the time the sun is going down. If I’m lucky enough to be at the beach, it’s also the time when many people have packed up their things and left the beach. It finally gets quiet enough so that the only things you hear are the sounds of waves breaking softly on the beach and you can stand patiently watching as the light and color slowly fade from the evening sky.

            Happy Weekend!

Summer's End

“Summer’s End”        5” x 7”      Pastel       $50      © Sharon Lewis

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            I’ve wanted to paint this for some time now but my reference photos were not very good and so it required enough time and/or inspiration for me to figure out how to convey what I felt when I looked at this scene. The scene is sometime in September when people often take their last trip to the beach because summer is coming to an end. It seemed like the beach was making an extra effort to make sure that this goodbye was a sweet one….the kind of day that sticks in your memory and makes you want to plan another trip for the spring. The water that day was a sparkling blue and the sky had put on my favorite outfit: cornflower blue with contrasting gorgeous, billowy white clouds. Feel that wonderful sense of relaxation as you gaze out over the water, digging your toes into the sand, and the sea breeze caresses your face. Ahhhhh.

            Happy Weekend!

Quiet Reflection

“Quiet Reflection”        8” x 10”          Pastel         $75         © Sharon Lewis

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            I was drawn to paint this scene not only because I loved the red roof peeking out above the trees but also because the scene to me is all about reflection.  You have the blue sky reflecting onto this pond with its beautiful water lilies and it seems the kind of place where you might go if you were seeking peace and quiet reflection.

            Happy Weekend and hope all in the path of hurricane Ian stay safe!

Alpine Meadow

“Alpine Meadow”          2.5” x 3.5”          Pastel           $25          © Sharon Lewis

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            Given the hot summer temperatures we had this week, I was drawn to a scene that while still looking summery also suggested that a cool breeze might be possible. This painting describes the kind of summer day I love, with the warmth and color of summer in this beautiful meadow contrasting with the cold, icy peak above.

            Happy Weekend!

The Sunny Side of the Cliff

“The Sunny Side of the Cliff”       8” x 10”     Pastel      $75       © Sharon Lewis

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I was drawn to the sight of this dramatic cliffside, with its many colors warmed by the sun, rising out of the water above a secluded beach. It looks like a beach-lover’s paradise: a warm, inviting, secluded beach with beautiful turquoise water. Looks can be deceiving however, because that apparently warm and inviting water is actually bone-chillingly cold, says a person who might have tried it and grew up swimming the sunny, warm waters of southern Florida.

Happy Weekend!