Monthly Archives: August 2017

Counter Reflections

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I like the way objects are reflected on our kitchen counter and I especially like the way bright fruit is reflected.  I used gouache and a white pastel pencil on black paper for this sketch. 

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At Balboa Park with the Plein Air Painters

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Watercolor Society plein air painters meet most Wednesdays at different locations around the county. This morning when we met at Balboa Park my friend reminded me of what we learned at a workshop we took together. The … Continue reading →

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Giraffes, People and Plants at the Zoo

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

  Giraffes are such beautiful animals. The possibility of sketching them motivates me to get over to the zoo. I think this is my fourth sketch of giraffes in two years. For this sketch I stood across the road and … Continue reading →

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Plants and People at the Food Court

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

This was my first sketch of the morning yesterday with the San Diego Urban Sketchers. When I got home I propped up both sketches on my desk and decided I liked the one I posted yesterday best because it had … Continue reading →

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Food Court at the North County Mall

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Urban Sketchers met this morning at the North County Mall’s food court. It was a good turnout and a great location for people sketching. This gouache sketch is in an 8 X 11 inch Moleskine sketchbook. 

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Deep Thoughts on a Patio

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

This is a quick gouache sketch of three men thinking deep thoughts at the end of the day. 

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Flowers on a Scarf

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday one of my friends showed a painting she did of flowers in a vase. It was so gorgeous that it inspired my choice of subjects to paint today. My garden is between flowers right now but I did have … Continue reading →

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