Tag Archives: Black Bristol Paper

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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Tai Chi at Sunset

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Backlit people, especially ones doing Tai Chi at sunset, catch my eye!

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Saturday Walkers

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Here is a quick plein air sketch that I didn’t know I liked until I looked through my sketchbook later. I did it quickly as a warmup and moved on. I like it because the two figures are expressive yet … Continue reading →

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Oranges and Stripes

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

I found this overlooked painting in my sketchbook. I like the composition with the repetition of stripes and ovals.

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