Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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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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Strawberry Cake and Flowers for Breakfast

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

What a great idea this is for breakfast tomorrow! Unfortunately, it is a scene we painted during tonight’s online Tuesday night still-life. I especially loved painting the pattern of the tablecloth.

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Strawberries on a Cutting Board

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

This week’s Tuesday night still-life was challenging. I liked the pattern the strawberries made on the cutting board. Still, I had trouble initially because I painted each strawberry separately and emphasized the grain on the cutting board, which was distracting. … Continue reading →

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