-
-
Recent Posts
- A Spring Ride February 1, 2026
- View From Mary’s Patio January 28, 2026
- Baby’s Breath January 21, 2026
- The Runner January 19, 2026
- Still Life by the Window January 16, 2026
Archives
Categories
Tags
Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan
Agapanthus, Daisies and Stripes for a Tuesday Night
The artist who set up our still life for our Tuesday night Zoom group this week has an eye for stripes, which works well for gouache on black paper.
Saturday Morning at El Monte Park
El Monte Park was the San Diego Watercolor Society’s June Paintout location, a perfect place for artists, walkers, and dogs to enjoy a morning together. The contrast between the shaded oak grove and the sunny field caught my eye, and … Continue reading
Eucalyptus on a Bonita Hillside
Bonita Museum and Culture Center hosted a Plein Air Paintout today to open its cross-border exhibition, Beyond the Border. Bonita is a small city between San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico, and is in a perfect location for a dual show. … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air
Tagged Beyond the Border, Bonita Museum, California, Eucalyptus, Gouache
2 Comments
Priorities on a Summer Evening
On a summer evening, the dishes can wait!
Posted in Interior, Telling a Story
Tagged Alla Prima, California, Gouache, San Diego, Summer
15 Comments
Reflecting on a Tea Kettle
We painted another interesting still life from the Tuesday night Zoom group with great shapes and design. Can you see the reflection of the artist who set up the still life and took the photo?
Mandarin and Knife
The Tuesday night Zoom group had a challenging set-up this evening, full of lovely darks and interesting shapes. I was happy to get out my paints and join the fun.
Vineyards and Boulders, II
A few weeks ago, when the San Diego Watercolor Society’s monthly paintout group met at the Trevi Hills Winery, I completed a Plein air piece which I blogged about on April 14. I also started a second piece that day … Continue reading
Deliberate Sketching 