Paula Manning-Lewis
@paulamanninglewis.bsky.social
I’m a landscape artist in SW New Mexico. Art from the heart, sunshine for the soul!
Sometimes I look back at older work and realize how much my style has evolved. This piece reminds me how far I’ve come — and how much I still love painting the beauty of New Mexico. 💚 "Standing in the Shadow", watercolor on paper, ca. 2002
#WayBackWednesday #ArtistJourney
#WayBackWednesday #ArtistJourney
July 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Sometimes I look back at older work and realize how much my style has evolved. This piece reminds me how far I’ve come — and how much I still love painting the beauty of New Mexico. 💚 "Standing in the Shadow", watercolor on paper, ca. 2002
#WayBackWednesday #ArtistJourney
#WayBackWednesday #ArtistJourney
No painting happening this week — just soaking up every moment with my grandson.
Stepping away from the studio reminds me that sometimes, creativity is about living, laughing, and filling your heart with inspiration.
Stepping away from the studio reminds me that sometimes, creativity is about living, laughing, and filling your heart with inspiration.
July 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
No painting happening this week — just soaking up every moment with my grandson.
Stepping away from the studio reminds me that sometimes, creativity is about living, laughing, and filling your heart with inspiration.
Stepping away from the studio reminds me that sometimes, creativity is about living, laughing, and filling your heart with inspiration.
Spending a few days with our grandson — soaking up the laughter, and maybe a little mischief too. 💛
While I’m taking a break from painting, you can still explore my artwork and journals online anytime:
🌐https://www.paulamanninglewis.com
#FamilyTime
While I’m taking a break from painting, you can still explore my artwork and journals online anytime:
🌐https://www.paulamanninglewis.com
#FamilyTime
July 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Spending a few days with our grandson — soaking up the laughter, and maybe a little mischief too. 💛
While I’m taking a break from painting, you can still explore my artwork and journals online anytime:
🌐https://www.paulamanninglewis.com
#FamilyTime
While I’m taking a break from painting, you can still explore my artwork and journals online anytime:
🌐https://www.paulamanninglewis.com
#FamilyTime
This week reminded me that even small steps count — a few hours painting, connecting with art lovers at the gallery, and working on my website.
Whatever you’re working toward, keep going. 🌱
#SundayReflection #ArtistLife #Gratitude
Whatever you’re working toward, keep going. 🌱
#SundayReflection #ArtistLife #Gratitude
July 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
This week reminded me that even small steps count — a few hours painting, connecting with art lovers at the gallery, and working on my website.
Whatever you’re working toward, keep going. 🌱
#SundayReflection #ArtistLife #Gratitude
Whatever you’re working toward, keep going. 🌱
#SundayReflection #ArtistLife #Gratitude
Here’s a little peek at what’s currently on my easel! 🌄
I'm working on painting more loosely, and letting the brushstrokes show. I’m loving where this one is headed — what do you think?
#WIP #LandscapePainting #StudioVibes
I'm working on painting more loosely, and letting the brushstrokes show. I’m loving where this one is headed — what do you think?
#WIP #LandscapePainting #StudioVibes
July 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Here’s a little peek at what’s currently on my easel! 🌄
I'm working on painting more loosely, and letting the brushstrokes show. I’m loving where this one is headed — what do you think?
#WIP #LandscapePainting #StudioVibes
I'm working on painting more loosely, and letting the brushstrokes show. I’m loving where this one is headed — what do you think?
#WIP #LandscapePainting #StudioVibes
🎨 Have you visited my website lately? I’ve added new pieces, art journals, and more! It’s a great way to browse my work from anywhere.
👉https://www.paulamanninglewis.com
Let me know what your favorite piece is!
👉https://www.paulamanninglewis.com
Let me know what your favorite piece is!
July 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
🎨 Have you visited my website lately? I’ve added new pieces, art journals, and more! It’s a great way to browse my work from anywhere.
👉https://www.paulamanninglewis.com
Let me know what your favorite piece is!
👉https://www.paulamanninglewis.com
Let me know what your favorite piece is!
My new art journals make the perfect gift for yourself or a creative friend! 💫
They’re practical, beautiful, and each cover features one of my paintings.
🛒 Available now on my website: https://www.paulamanninglewis.com/shop/gift-shop
#ArtJournals #GiftIdeas #ArtistMade
They’re practical, beautiful, and each cover features one of my paintings.
🛒 Available now on my website: https://www.paulamanninglewis.com/shop/gift-shop
#ArtJournals #GiftIdeas #ArtistMade
July 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
My new art journals make the perfect gift for yourself or a creative friend! 💫
They’re practical, beautiful, and each cover features one of my paintings.
🛒 Available now on my website: https://www.paulamanninglewis.com/shop/gift-shop
#ArtJournals #GiftIdeas #ArtistMade
They’re practical, beautiful, and each cover features one of my paintings.
🛒 Available now on my website: https://www.paulamanninglewis.com/shop/gift-shop
#ArtJournals #GiftIdeas #ArtistMade
🖼️ I’ll be at the Grant County Art Guild Gallery this Thursday from 10–1:30!
Come say hi, and check out all the amazing local art. I have a selection of notecards available, plus prints and paintings! The perfect stop if you're strolling downtown!
#GalleryDay #SilverCityNM #MeetTheArtist
Come say hi, and check out all the amazing local art. I have a selection of notecards available, plus prints and paintings! The perfect stop if you're strolling downtown!
#GalleryDay #SilverCityNM #MeetTheArtist
July 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
🖼️ I’ll be at the Grant County Art Guild Gallery this Thursday from 10–1:30!
Come say hi, and check out all the amazing local art. I have a selection of notecards available, plus prints and paintings! The perfect stop if you're strolling downtown!
#GalleryDay #SilverCityNM #MeetTheArtist
Come say hi, and check out all the amazing local art. I have a selection of notecards available, plus prints and paintings! The perfect stop if you're strolling downtown!
#GalleryDay #SilverCityNM #MeetTheArtist
Here's a peek at a detail from my current painting. Oil on canvas. This was inspired by a trip to Chiricahua National Monument in SE Arizona.
June 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Here's a peek at a detail from my current painting. Oil on canvas. This was inspired by a trip to Chiricahua National Monument in SE Arizona.
This Sunday I’m reflecting on resilience — in nature, in art, in life. What helps you stay grounded and inspired during uncertain times?
June 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
This Sunday I’m reflecting on resilience — in nature, in art, in life. What helps you stay grounded and inspired during uncertain times?
This photo was taken on a drive through the Gila Wilderness years ago. Looking at it now, I’m reminded why I create. What place in nature feeds your soul?
June 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This photo was taken on a drive through the Gila Wilderness years ago. Looking at it now, I’m reminded why I create. What place in nature feeds your soul?
The air outside is fresh from the cleansing rain. The clouds are heavy with patches of clear blue sky. Life is good. It's so good to be back in the studio! Work in progress, 16x40" oil on canvas.
June 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The air outside is fresh from the cleansing rain. The clouds are heavy with patches of clear blue sky. Life is good. It's so good to be back in the studio! Work in progress, 16x40" oil on canvas.
Back in my studio this week. Working on the latest painting and enjoying the cooler weather. ☀️💛 Grateful for every calm moment. (Steps at El Morro)
June 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Back in my studio this week. Working on the latest painting and enjoying the cooler weather. ☀️💛 Grateful for every calm moment. (Steps at El Morro)
We explored stunning landscapes just before the fire, and I came back full of inspiration. I'm finally getting back into the studio to do some painting today! Photos are of El Morro National Monument south of Grants, New Mexico.
June 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We explored stunning landscapes just before the fire, and I came back full of inspiration. I'm finally getting back into the studio to do some painting today! Photos are of El Morro National Monument south of Grants, New Mexico.
There’s a quiet lesson in all this: let go of what you can’t control. As hard as that is, it creates space — for peace, for perspective, for deeper meaning. Nature does this constantly. Maybe I can learn to do the same.
June 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
There’s a quiet lesson in all this: let go of what you can’t control. As hard as that is, it creates space — for peace, for perspective, for deeper meaning. Nature does this constantly. Maybe I can learn to do the same.
Art doesn’t require perfection. It asks for presence. Some of my most meaningful pieces started during times of transition or emotional upheaval. This one is a work in progress I brought with me to hopefully work on during our evacuation. Hopefully, the rain will come soon so we can go home.
June 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Art doesn’t require perfection. It asks for presence. Some of my most meaningful pieces started during times of transition or emotional upheaval. This one is a work in progress I brought with me to hopefully work on during our evacuation. Hopefully, the rain will come soon so we can go home.
The view outside my studio window. I miss it. Isn’t it strange how small things take root in our hearts? Being away has reminded me of the deep connection I have to this land — and how much I carry it with me.
June 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The view outside my studio window. I miss it. Isn’t it strange how small things take root in our hearts? Being away has reminded me of the deep connection I have to this land — and how much I carry it with me.
I may not be in my studio right now or have a space to set up my easel — but I can still scroll through photos, share my journey here, and imagine myself back in that familiar, comforting place. It’s a gentle reminder: even when everything feels up in the air, I’m still here. I’m still an artist.
June 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I may not be in my studio right now or have a space to set up my easel — but I can still scroll through photos, share my journey here, and imagine myself back in that familiar, comforting place. It’s a gentle reminder: even when everything feels up in the air, I’m still here. I’m still an artist.
I’m away from my home, evacuated due to the wildfire burning nearby. It’s made me reflect deeply on what truly matters. It’s not “stuff.” This painting was inspired by a photo I took of a hillside up the valley that has most likely been burned by the fire.
June 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I’m away from my home, evacuated due to the wildfire burning nearby. It’s made me reflect deeply on what truly matters. It’s not “stuff.” This painting was inspired by a photo I took of a hillside up the valley that has most likely been burned by the fire.
Sunday afternoons always invite me to slow down and reflect. The quiet moments—hikes in the forest, watching the sky shift, sipping coffee in the studio—fuel the creativity that shows up on the canvas.
I’m grateful for the chance to share my work. What are you grateful for today?
I’m grateful for the chance to share my work. What are you grateful for today?
June 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Sunday afternoons always invite me to slow down and reflect. The quiet moments—hikes in the forest, watching the sky shift, sipping coffee in the studio—fuel the creativity that shows up on the canvas.
I’m grateful for the chance to share my work. What are you grateful for today?
I’m grateful for the chance to share my work. What are you grateful for today?
Throwback to one of the pieces that started it all. This painting reminds me how far I’ve come in 25 years—and how much beauty there is in the journey. Do you remember the first creative project that lit your fire?
June 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Throwback to one of the pieces that started it all. This painting reminds me how far I’ve come in 25 years—and how much beauty there is in the journey. Do you remember the first creative project that lit your fire?
If you could hang one of my landscapes in any room of your home, where would it go—living room, hallway, office, or...? Let me know below!
June 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
If you could hang one of my landscapes in any room of your home, where would it go—living room, hallway, office, or...? Let me know below!
My landscape paintings are now on display at the Grant County Art Guild gallery! I’m honored to have a featured spot right above the register in addition to my regular display. If you’re in Silver City, stop by and take a look in person!
June 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
My landscape paintings are now on display at the Grant County Art Guild gallery! I’m honored to have a featured spot right above the register in addition to my regular display. If you’re in Silver City, stop by and take a look in person!
🌐 Have you seen my new website yet? It’s now easier than ever to browse my original paintings, shop art journals, and learn more about my art journey. Take a peek here 👉 https://www.paulamanninglewis.com
June 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🌐 Have you seen my new website yet? It’s now easier than ever to browse my original paintings, shop art journals, and learn more about my art journey. Take a peek here 👉 https://www.paulamanninglewis.com
🖋 “Journaling is where creativity starts—and now you can do it with a little inspiration from my art. These lined art journals make the perfect gift or personal treat. Check them out 👉
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June 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🖋 “Journaling is where creativity starts—and now you can do it with a little inspiration from my art. These lined art journals make the perfect gift or personal treat. Check them out 👉