Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

Unknown's avatar

About Sarah Sullivan

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

Last View of the Meadow

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

The early morning view across my brother’s meadow to the south and to the magnificent Sneffles Range is one of my favorite. I like the way the mountains take on three-dimensional shape as the light hits it. Painting this was … Continue reading →

Posted in Plein Air | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Afternoon Shower over the Meadow

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

The July Monsoon season is here, complete with showers, thunder, lightning, and wind.

Posted in Plein Air | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Nephew on a Chair

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Opportunity presented itself when my long-legged nephew sat talking to me and hugging his shin. With the deep forest behind him and his long leg dangling, it was a scene that needed to be sketched.

Posted in Telling a Story | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Down in the Meadow

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

This is the same meadow from yesterday’s post, but the focus is much more narrow, and the vegetation is more wild. This is an spontaneous sketch where I just painted in the moment, putting in color and shapes without planning. … Continue reading →

Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Meadow

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

The meadow on my brother’s land is a favorite spot for all of us. This viewpoint shows the whole expansive scene from the rocky northern ridge to the grassy area and then to Horsefly Mesa in the distance.

Posted in Plein Air | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

A Great Nephew

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

My great-nephew has a bright personality and is making our reunion lively and fun, especially for those of us in my generation. He sat still long enough for me to do a quick sketch. I think you can see his … Continue reading →

Posted in Body Language, Telling a Story | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

A Seven-Letter Word that Means Fun?

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

For my family, a reunion means playing games together. These two jumped right into a crossword puzzle first thing this morning. I like this sketch because I think it captures the momentary bafflement that makes puzzles so much fun.

Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments