Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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October Light at Trevi Hills Winery

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Watercolor Society painted today at the Trevi Hills Winery in Lakeside. This was our first large paintout in twenty-one months and something to celebrate. The light was sharp and fierce, backlighting the olive trees, grapevines, and dried … Continue reading →

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Still-life with Onion and Tomatoes

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

My Tuesday Zoom group continues to paint still-life scenes. After two months, I look forward to the challenge that this kind of subject provides. I began this sketch by painting all the basic shapes directly on black paper with gouache. … Continue reading →

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The Grand Canyon’s North Rim

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

We are back from a four-day camping trip to North Timp Point on the rim of the Grand Canyon. I painted each day. Here are three of my favorites.

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Ship in the Harbor

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Our group went down to San Diego’s Tuna Harbor Park and spent the morning painting. The Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum is adjacent and pretty much dominates the view from the edge of the harbor. I liked the shape of the … Continue reading →

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Sunset Cliffs with a Roiling Sea

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Sunset Cliffs, along San Diego’s shoreline, always has a grand vista for a painter. Its elevation gives broad views, and its warm sandstone formations contrast nicely with the sea. Sometimes, it also offers a roiling sea, as was the case … Continue reading →

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More Still Life Sketches

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Here are the other three still-life sketches from my Zoom sketching group. These scenes featured objects on a table.

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Still Lives Featuring Flowers

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Somehow I am behind in posting. I am going to post my recent sketches by topic so I can catch up. In August, my Tuesday evening Zoom group shifted to still lives, at first due to lack of models but … Continue reading →

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