Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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The View

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

This sketch shows two different people looking at a view from different vantage points. As I painted, I was just sketching what I saw, that is, doing my best to copy what was in front of me. I noticed how … Continue reading →

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Morning on Olas Altas Beach

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I stood on the balcony early this morning and sketched people exercising along the Olas Altas Beach in Mazatlan. The colors were clear but not yet bright, the sea calm, and the waves slowly rolled up on the beach in … Continue reading →

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Digital Daydreams

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

When I got up on this seventh day of vacationing with family and friends in Mexico, my sister Teresa Prevey, a digital artist and blogger, was already working on her photographs. She uses various apps on her iPad and transforms … Continue reading →

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Detail from the Machado Plaza

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

Mazatlan’s historic district is full of grand old buildings painted with fresh lovely color. This is a detail of a balcony from one of these at Machada Plaza. I plan to go back with a larger sketchbook soon. This is … Continue reading →

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Sun Filled Street

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

Our Airbnb in Mazatlan is such a good place for sketching. It is on the fourth floor, overlooks the ocean, and a very steep hill rises to the left. About an hour before sunset the sun aligns with the street … Continue reading →

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Book and Vistas

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I began this early morning sketch of my brother-in-law reading in the morning light on the balcony yesterday, and finished it this morning. Since we all read so much here, I would like to compose a painting that shows the … Continue reading →

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What’s a Six Letter Word that Starts with a G?

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

The crossword solvers had to work hard this morning on their puzzle. I think I caught their thoughtful focus in this sketch.

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