Tag Archives: Black Bristol Paper

Cows at Spider Ranch

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

The late afternoon April light of Arizona makes the cows of Spider Ranch stand out against the fields and fence. The intense light nearly turns the upright parts of the scene- the cows, fence, and mountains, into silhouettes. I have … Continue reading →

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Surfers at Tourmaline Beach

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

We have had the most beautiful days in San Diego, and the surfers have noticed. Clad in their wetsuits, they have returned to the beaches, much to the delight of onlookers like me.

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Orange Foil for the Mums

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

This is from our Tuesday night Zoom session. The orange and red foil that wrapped around the flower pot was reflected in the round saucer, and I kept applying layers, trying to match the coppers, bronzes, and reds that I … Continue reading →

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Getting Close to Sunset

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

This is another of the many sunset gouache paintings I made on my recent trip to San Pancho, Nayarit, Mexico.

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Morning on the Balcony

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

Another great thing about vacations is watching the morning arrive.

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Ice Skating!

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Watercolor Society plein air painters met yesterday evening to capture the excitement of ice skating on a December night. It was a busy place with too much to choose from. Eventually, I narrowed in on the little … Continue reading →

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A Warm Drink on a Cold Afternoon

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

I wanted to capture that feeling of coming inside from a cold day and settling in with a warm drink and a cozy blanket. I boosted the color of the chair and blanket to emphasize the warmth of being home.

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