Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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Topsail Beach on an August Morning

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

I was out early, enjoying the quiet of the morning beach. I wanted to capture this feeling in this sketch.

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Happy Birthday David!

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

May your light shine ever brighter and illuminate your way, whether you are crossing a beach with your iPhone or the space that leads you to your dreams!

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Nighttime Beachcombing

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday night we walked along the shoreline and looked all around with flashlights. Besides illuminating the shells, clams, and crabs, the light made dramatic shadows from the people and the sand mounds. I loved the extreme lighting, and took lots … Continue reading →

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Journaling on a Dune

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

We are at Topsail Beach, North Carolina, for my husband’s family reunion. This beautiful part of the country, with its gorgeous beach, warm water, and steady breeze, makes an excellent setting for a week-long get-together. And it is a fabulous … Continue reading →

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On the Bay

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Thursday Painters met on Vacation Island in Mission Bay. It was an overcast morning, almost cool, with many people out enjoying the water. The clouds blocked the sun and gave a gentle evenness to the surroundings.

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Love That Tonka Truck!

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

This is another sketch based on photos I took of my sister’s grandchildren. Getting beyond the single unmoving moment of a photograph is a challenge. I think I did better putting a sense of motion into this one.

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Storytime

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

One of my goals is to learn to paint using photo reference, so when I visited my sister, I went nuts snapping photos of her adorable grandkids. I liked this one because the two figures were in identical positions, and … Continue reading →

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