Serene watercolor by California artist Edna Lewis (nee Sutherland) (1905-1975). The viewer looks our over an inlet to a lake or bay, with mountain ranges in the distance. Two trees with bright yellow leaves sit at the shore of the water. The sky is rendered with a flowing wet-on-wet style, creating flowing, puffy clouds. Signed and dated "Edna Lewis 61" in the lower left corner. Presented in a wood frame with a blue mat. Frame size: 29"H x 23"W Paper size: 21.75"H x 15"W Edna Evelyn Sutherland Lewis (American, 1905-1975) was born in Porterville, CA on April 17, 1905. She studied art at the University of California before going on to study with Kenneth Washburn and Dr. Raymond Brose (San Jose State). Lewis was a long-time resident of Redwood City, CA where she was active in the local art scene. She died there on Dec. 18, 1975. Her portraits and figure studies won awards in San Mateo County Fairs. Member: Palo Alto Art Club (secretary); Artists’ Cooperative of San Francisco Exhibited: San Francisco Arts Festival, San Mateo County Fiesta, Hillsdale Mall, Smith College Foundation Show, Menlo Park Library, Palo Alto Library.