Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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

View From Mary’s Patio

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

Our Thursday group painted from the patio of one of our members. The sky in the west was heavy with clouds, and the coastal sage scrub and new greens seemed happy from our recent rains. A decade ago, the hillside … Continue reading →

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Baby’s Breath

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

It was my week to set up the still life for our weekly online art group. I liked this one quite a bit because it was simple yet had so much pattern.

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The Runner

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

Mission Trails Park in San Diego has miles of dirt paths for runners—and for the artists who want to paint there, too.

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Still Life by the Window

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

I set this little still life up by the patio door and enjoyed painting both the indoor and outdoor settings.

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A Winter Rose

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

I liked the contrast between the somber winter colors and the pink rose.

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On to the New Year!

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

One of my favorite types of painting days is to get out into a great location with friends. If I can get into the moment and just paint what captures my eye, without thinking too much, then the day is … Continue reading →

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Flower on a Desk

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

This is loosely based on a friend’s photo. I loved the many dark, murky colors in the bouquet, and it was a perfect candidate for gouache on black paper.

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