Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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Gray Skies at Torrey Pines II

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

This is the second of two sketches I started two days ago. It is very similar to the one I posted Thursday but has two figures in the foreground. In both cases, I used a limited palette of white along … Continue reading →

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Really?

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I sketched this morning with the San Diego Watercolor Society’s weekly life drawing group. I particularly like this model because she projects a range of attitudes. This 20- minute pose was towards the end of the morning, and we were … Continue reading →

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Gray Skies at Torrey Pines

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

It was overcast today at Torrey Pines, and the hill in the background seemed to be part of the sky. After a bit, the light changed, and I put this sketch aside to work on a second sketch. Now I … Continue reading →

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Wave Watcher

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I spent the morning at Torrey Pines State Beach and sketched this figure sitting out by the waves. This is an acrylic and gouache sketch on a sheet of 12 X 12- inch black paper.

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Beach Soccer, Two On One

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I worked from photos again today, trying to capture multiple types of movement. I wish I had left more of the background unpainted, it would have strengthened the focus on the figures

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Run, Run from that Wave!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

Today I used some photos from my nephews’ recent visit and worked at capturing their delight in the waves. This is an acrylic and gouache sketch on an 8 X 12 -inch black paper.

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What’s a Great Place for Visiting Nephews?

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

My two great-nephews, along with their parents and grandparents, are in town for spring break. Of course, we went out to Torrey Pines State Park, checked out the nature center, hiked the beach trail and played along the shore. And … Continue reading →

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