Description
Blue Dream by R.L. Lewis. 16X20 on Canvas
The foreground includes tall, slender trees with hanging moss, adding a sense of depth and framing the composition. The water reflects the sky and surrounding greenery, showing a beautiful blend of blues and greens. A small strip of land or a narrow pathway divides the water, leading the viewer’s eye deeper into the painting. The overall mood of the painting is calm and reflective, with the cool color palette enhancing the sense of peace.
Blue Dream by R.L. Lewis Painting Auction
Take a journey into Florida’s natural beauty and enjoy the timeless landscape depicted in this original painting, “Blue Dream,” created by the Florida Highwaymen artist, R.L. Lewis.
About the Artist: Born in Cocoa, Fla. in 1941, Robert L. Lewis, Jr. grew up in Cocoa and continues to work there today. The third child in a family of six children, Lewis is one of the only Florida Highwaymen painters who is known as a member of the group due to the subject matter and style of his work rather than having directly worked with the group of painters artists Alfred Hair and Harold Newton organized in Fort Pierce, Fla. in the early 60s.
Robert L. Lewis continues to live, work and paint in Cocoa, Fla. today and is a frequent guest, lecturer, and teacher at schools and galleries throughout Florida.
This painting is a quintessential example of Florida Highwaymen art, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts. As a historical record of Florida’s landscapes, this original painting captures the untamed beauty throughout the state.
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