Happy New Year!

“Happy New Year!”   7” x 5”      Pastel         n.f.s.       © Sharon Lewis

          An Irish blessing for the new year: “May love and laughter light your days and warm your hearth and home.” 

        Happy New Year!

 

Happy Holidays!

"Will's Favorite Color"      8” x 10”         Pastel        $160       © Sharon Lewis

             I hope wherever you are, there are blue skies, the laughter of children, and the warmth of family and friends.

             To all my family and friends that celebrate Christmas, Merry Christmas and as always,

Happy Weekend!

 

Standing Strong

  “Standing Strong”           7” x 5”         Pastel        $105       © Sharon Lewis

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             As the last leaves drop from the trees here, the temperature falls, and the bright colors fade, I’m drawn to warm colors and beach scenes. This is a stunning tree I noticed on the coast of Washington last summer. It withstands the cold winds gusting off the Pacific Ocean and remains strong, helping to hold onto earth and sand while strong currents and large waves threaten to erode the shore. 

            Happy Weekend!

 

Sky Meadows

“Sky Meadows”    5” x 7”         Pastel        $105       © Sharon Lewis

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It’s fun to escape your everyday views from time to time. I love exploring new landscapes and this is a place that my son discovered for all of us to hike over Thanksgiving weekend. Fortunately, the trees hadn’t lost all their leaves and we were treated to some beautiful colors and scenery.

Happy Weekend!

 

Autumn at Alexander

“Autumn at Alexander”       8” x 10”         Pastel        $160       © Sharon Lewis

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              Before I left for Thanksgiving, I went for a 5 mile walk at Panola Mountain State Park – one of my favorite places to walk. Even when I’m feeling a little stressed with the long hours of work this time of year, walking here always calms me. The sunsets in the fall and winter tend to be gorgeous, with the sun reflecting a warm, golden light on the water. By the time I finish my walk, I feel renewed, a little more optimistic about the work ahead, and very grateful that I can enjoy this beautiful place.

            Happy Weekend!

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

“Over the Hills and Through the Woods”        9” x 12”        Pastel         $216      © Sharon Lewis

             It’s Thanksgiving this week and as my students and I scatter over hills and maybe through some woods, I am feeling grateful for all my kind, loving, and thoughtful friends and family. My life is so much richer and happier for your presence! 

I hope that wherever you are this Thanksgiving, that you are gathered with love to celebrate this holiday of gratitude. 

May you feel the warmth of all those who love you this Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Weekend!

 

Rough Waters

 

“Rough Waters”      8” x 10”         Pastel        $160       © Sharon Lewis

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             My art often reflects what’s going on in my life but it often does this in funny ways. I had been thinking about the Emily Dickenson poem, ““Hope” is the thing with feathers” and was looking for reference photos for a bird. I saw these ducks that I had photographed last year in DC, and while my photos show relatively calm waters, what I’ve painted looks like ducks paddling hard against a current or in rough waters. I think this is what my friends, colleagues and students are feeling as well right now. Maybe you are too. It can sometimes feel like our hours are long, meetings are frequent, and the work is never finished. But there are also small moments of joy and laughter mixed in – a young colleague is excited about a new career opportunity, another is excited about finding a new pug Christmas decoration (and has us laughing at the possibilities), and a student shares her decision to be brave and choose a creative final project because she wants to be proud of herself. So, on this day filled with sunshine, I am grateful for these moments and for my wonderful colleagues, students, and friends. 

            Happy Weekend!