Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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Plage d’Argent on Porquerolles

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Although the pace and quantity of people on Porquerolles Island differ from Nice, both seem to revolve around their beautiful beaches. Nice has a long and busy promenade with a continuous beach below, while Porquerolles has a series of small … Continue reading →

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Porquerolles Teaser

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

We arrived on the Mediterranean island of Porquerolles in time to watch the sunset while we ate dinner at the conference center where my husband is spending his week while I paint, swim, and hike. I was glad to see … Continue reading →

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Beach Scene

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

After enjoying the museums in Nice, we walked along the Promenade des Anglais. The promenade was busy, and sunbathers and swimmers packed the beach below, a perfect scene for a quick sketch. Somehow I made both the sea and the … Continue reading →

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Old Nice at Night

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

From our balcony and my admiring eyes.

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Tuesday Night Still-Life

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

The set-up lat night was from a different time that we all remembered-rotary phones, Yellow Pages, and long evenings without media.

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On a Misty Morning

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

The last time I painted at San Dieguito Lagoon, it was a bright, sparkling day. I hoped for a similar day yesterday so I could paint shimmering water; however, it was overcast with a very light drizzle, and the tide … Continue reading →

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People at Spanish Village

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Although I often paint figures, I am confused about how to place several into a landscape so that their relative sizes are believable. So I was happy when I saw that Peggi Kroll Roberts was offering a three session online … Continue reading →

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