Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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Study of a Poinsettia

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Sketching this poinsettia with watercolor was a motivating way to continue working on color and brushwork. I restricted this sketch to a triad of three cool colors, Hansa Yellow Light, Winsor Blue and Quinacridone Rose, and reminded myself of the power of keeping the paint … Continue reading →

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A Huge Poinsettia

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Every year I buy two of the largest poinsettias I can find and put them out on the front steps. I love seeing them as I come and go and they came in handy today as a subject for my … Continue reading →

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Boats at Shelter Island

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

The landscape class met today for the first of three sessions at Shelter Island in San Diego. It was beautiful but I had trouble capturing the look of boats in water. I wanted to be able to define the individual … Continue reading →

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Woman with a Scarf

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Our figure drawing class is working on portraits, which pleases me greatly. It was wonderful to hear someone knowledgeable talk about the structure of human heads and the art of drawing likenesses. We worked on placing features and most of us … Continue reading →

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Grading Exams in a Camper

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Last night we sat in our camper, sharing a very small space, while Peter marked his midterms and I sketched. I liked watching his range of expressions as he considered each exam, particularly his delight, dismay, puzzlement, surprise, and approval. … Continue reading →

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After the Storm

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday we had a pretty good storm for San Diego and I was eager to get out to Cabrillo National Monument and enjoy its aftermath. There was a brisk breeze, the sky was cloudy and foggy, and the sea was … Continue reading →

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Working with Pastels 

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

I went with a large group of Urban Sketchers to the Bernardo Winery this morning and sketched a nearby artist who was also working with pastels. I liked her intense focus on her work and the way her face and … Continue reading →

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