Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

Unknown's avatar

About Sarah Sullivan

https://deliberatesketch.com/about-me/

Trees at Lake Poway

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

The Thursday painters met today at Lake Poway. The air was clear, the sun was bright, and the irrigated trees in the park contrasted nicely with the hills above the water. It was a good day to be out and … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape | Tagged , | 4 Comments

Tai Chi at Sunset

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Backlit people, especially ones doing Tai Chi at sunset, catch my eye!

Posted in Figures, Landscape, Telling a Story | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Saturday Walkers

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Here is a quick plein air sketch that I didn’t know I liked until I looked through my sketchbook later. I did it quickly as a warmup and moved on. I like it because the two figures are expressive yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Figures, Plein Air | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

High Tide at Cabrillo

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday, I went to the tide pools at Cabrillo National Monument with the Thursday painters. I had a great time, but I was not satisfied with my plein air piece. Later, I painted this second piece at home, using the … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Middle Seat

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

This is little sketch from my Tuesday night sketch group.

Posted in Figures | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Walking the Dog, III

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Something about the companionship of a dog and a person walking together catches my attention when I am out painting. This is especially true late in the southern California dry season with its sunbaked landscape. I like how the figures, … Continue reading →

Posted in Plein Air | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Oranges and Stripes

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

I found this overlooked painting in my sketchbook. I like the composition with the repetition of stripes and ovals.

Posted in Still Life | Tagged , , | 3 Comments