Monthly Archives: July 2017

Planning for the Next Day

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Three tired co-organizers gathered tonight to plan for the second day of their Workshop, just in time for me to sketch them with a gel pen. The figure on the right was too small compared to the other two so … Continue reading →

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First Try On The Rise

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Today we drove about 50 miles to Telluride Colorado where I will be sketching while my husband works here for the the next four weeks. What with breaking down our old campsite and moving into the rental here I never … Continue reading →

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Walking Up the Rise

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

As you walk up the rise on my brother’s land to look out at Horsefly Mesa, there is a stunning moment when you can see the sky both under and above the boughs of the ponderosa pines. I like the … Continue reading →

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Sneffels Range in the Middle of July

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Mount Sneffels and the whole Sneffles Range command attention when in view. I spend a lot of time admiring these mountains when I visit my brother’s land and, with two days remaining, worked up my bravery and painted them.  This … Continue reading →

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View From Our Campsite

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

All week I have been enjoying the view of the forest and road from our campsite. While not as spectacular as the meadow, I love the way the trees disappear into the dark green of the forest and decided it … Continue reading →

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Cutting Away the Scrub Oak

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Sketching in ink is something I have not done very much of recently because so much of my energy has gone to gouache. This afternoon I picked up my micron pen and sketchbook and drew my husband while he cut … Continue reading →

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In the Meadow

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

The first two times I sketched this meadow I stood up above it and could see the mountains beyond it. This time the view is from within the meadow and the surrounding mountains are no longer visible. I added a … Continue reading →

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