Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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The Meadow’s Edge

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

The Meadow’s Edge The shapes of the juniper trees which line my brother’s meadow are delightful. I spent the morning trying to get them just right.

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Shortly Before the Thunderstorm

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I was standing in the woods painting as the color of the sky and forest began to change because thunderheads were forming. So I tried to capture the feeling of a coming storm.

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Leaving Canyonlands

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I had a good run painting at Canyonlands and this sunset is the last one I completed there. This compositional structure (buttes on both sides that contrast with interior canyons which recede into the distance) became on of my favorites. … Continue reading →

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For Aunt Mary

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

My father and his two sisters shared some wonderful characteristics. They delighted in their families, lived with intention, and got a chuckle out of the ordinary pleasures of their days. Aunt Mary, who was the youngest and longest-lived, passed this … Continue reading →

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Between the Buttes

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

The Canyonlands is a complex system of rocks, water, earth, and air. The landscape changes dramatically, depending on which mix of these elements is present. The greens here follow Indian Creek, and the yellows are dried grasses. I like the … Continue reading →

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Another from the Reservoir

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

It has gotten hot here in Canyonlands National Park and the attraction of the water, both as a subject and a cooling experience, is considerable. When the winds are strong, lights and darks are reflected in the water and I … Continue reading →

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Canyon Across the Reservoir

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Canyon Across the Reservoir I spent the day at a small reservoir at the base of a large canyon, painting, swimming, and admiring the beauty of Canyonland National Park. The colors and shapes of this area continue to challenge me, … Continue reading →

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