Amy Lewis
I am a sucker for anything with french fries and crystal swans, naturally, I couldn’t resist today’s artist! Saturated hues, fashion, bold accessories, still lives, and a guilty pleasure or two are just some of the themes that reappear in the work of Tacoma WA based Amy Lewis. A self taught oil painter and watercolor artist, she creates realistic renderings featuring an elevated scene of everyday life, inviting the viewer to a moment of reflection and appreciation. Her work has been featured in Create! Magazine, Art Seen Magazine, and Grit City Magazine. She has shown work with PxP Contemporary and in person, venues including Revel Tacoma, Basecamp Studios, and The Hideout.
Lewis describes her work and process:
My work is a practice in gratitude. It is the cultivation of joy and an appreciation for the beauty that is all around us. I’m constantly exploring ways to portray ordinary life as glamorous.
Fashion editorials and historic paintings of aristocracy are rich sources of inspiration. Fashion editorials often use contrasting themes to create tension. Paintings of aristocracy are rich with examples of luxury from the satin slippers to the velvety curtain backdrop. My biggest source of inspiration is John Singer Sargent’s portraits. His portraits are so expressive and luxurious in light, texture, fashion and composition.
I pair everyday objects with luxurious backgrounds to create a juxtaposition which sparks an appreciation for the things we take for granted. My work explores how we can find contentment in our everyday lives no matter how much or little we have if we can have gratitude and appreciate the beauty in the ordinary.
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