Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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Golden Rain Trees

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

This is the time of year that makes living on a street lined with golden rain trees so wonderful. First come delicate tiny yellow blossoms that float downwards. Then, over the next few weeks the blossoms are transformed into robust … Continue reading →

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The Reader

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

This was another unfinished sketch which I worked on this afternoon. The figure was pretty much completed so I added a background that would tell a story.

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Mostly from Last Summer

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I have the hardest time painting without an actual landscape, model, or still life in front of me. At this point I think I should be able to look at what I am doing and make the kinds of changes … Continue reading →

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Art Lesson under the Eucalyptus Trees

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Art Lesson under the Eucalyptus Trees We painted under eucalyptus trees today, with a gray sky and gentle lighting. My friend stood on the uneven hill a little ahead of me. I did not initially intend to include her but … Continue reading →

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Tides on the San Diego Bay

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday morning our weather had a hint of fall. It was slightly cooler, we had a breeze, and there were billowing clouds. I went over to the San Diego Bay thinking conditions would be good for seeing the different textures … Continue reading →

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Doane Pond II

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday I had enough time to make two paintings of Doane Pond at Palomar State Park. Because it is later in the afternoon and the view is a little more to the east, the sun is shining more fully on … Continue reading →

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Doane Pond

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday we drove up to Palomar State Park and painted at Doane Pond. I loved all the textures I saw all around me and tried to capture these in this gouache painting.

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