Monthly Archives: September 2020

Orchids

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

The colors of the orchids on a table across the room command my attention. Is it a form of meditation to sit and dwell in the colors or is it just a way of passing time? Probably both, but in … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian Night on Zoom

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Our model wore a gorgeous Hawaiian shirt for the Fresno Zoom sketching group tonight. He topped his outfit off with a canvas bucket hat and a bright yellow lei and I had lots of fun trying to capture it all. … Continue reading →

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A Tangle of Eucalyptus Trees

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I brought this sketch home on Friday from Balboa Park, thinking I would rework it. I painted it in the middle of a sunny day, but it looks like it was painted at night. There was a paved sidewalk curving … Continue reading →

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North Chapel

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

As I drive past it, I often admire the chapel at the former Naval Training Center in San Diego. Yesterday I stood across from it and spent a few hours wondering about all the people who may have attended services … Continue reading →

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At the Window

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I am used to sketching on Zoom now, but even so I had trouble drawing the model tonight. Despite a strong pose and interesting costume, my first sketch was way too tight. I got out a two-inch flat brush for … Continue reading →

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A September Morning at Mission Beach

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Mission Beach was perfect for painting this morning, warm, not hot, breezy, not blustery, bright, not dazzling. The view in every direction was compelling but I finally settled on trying to capture the action of the waves and the people … Continue reading →

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Reflections in the Lily Pond

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I met friends early this morning at the lily pond in Balboa Park. Because the pond was in shadows, it dramatically reflected its surroundings. I got to work and did my best to capture it all.

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