Category Archives: Telling a Story

Deep Thoughts on a Patio

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

This is a quick gouache sketch of three men thinking deep thoughts at the end of the day. 

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The Critique

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

It was wonderful to meet again with my plein air class. Returning students were encouraged to bring a sketch for a critique since we would not be painting on this first day of the fall semester. It can be hard … Continue reading →

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Eclipse with a Friend

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Today’s eclipse in San Diego was far from the path of totality. It got a little dim and we had fun with our box viewers and sunglasses, but the eclipse pretty much overlooked us. This sketch is more of what … Continue reading →

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Setting Up a Sun Shade

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Today was a travel day and, while I am glad to be back home, I am sad that I did not paint today. I drew this a few days ago when I was sketching on the beach in Florida. I … Continue reading →

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Making Dinner

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Our hosts made dinner and so much more for us this week in Florida. And I had fun making quick sketches of them in action. I like the harmony of these two and think I caught a bit of it … Continue reading →

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Beach Frisbee at Sunset

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I stood on the balcony sketching as the sun went down. I don’t know which was harder, trying to catch the quick motions of the people or the fleeting colors of the sky.  Both were gorgeous and I worked as … Continue reading →

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At the Beach

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

This evening after swimming in the warm water along the Florida coast I made several quick sketches with white pastel line in a small 9 x 9 inch black paper sketchbook. Later, long after most people went to bed, I … Continue reading →

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