Tag Archives: Black Bristol Paper

Two Friends and a Sunset

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

This is from my sketchbook from this past summer. My husband was chatting with his friend and colleague from graduate school, and I was sketching nearby. We were on a balcony in Colorado, enjoying the last light of the day … Continue reading →

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Between the Lightning and the Moon

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

The North Carolina Beach was beautiful, and at night, the energy from the thunderstorms seemed almost otherworldly. I took a series of night photos and particularly loved the ones with reflections.

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Walking Home

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

We were walking back to our campsite from game night with my brother’s family. I looked up at the quarter moon and paused to take a photo. A moment later my husband turned to see where I was, and as … Continue reading →

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Clothesline in the Woods

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

The towels were so bright against the forest background that I had to sketch them.

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Veggies and Bottles

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

This is from yesterday’s Zoom still-life sketch meeting. I like how the stripes in our last few sessions add dimension to the compositions.

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Agapanthus, Daisies and Stripes for a Tuesday Night

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

The artist who set up our still life for our Tuesday night Zoom group this week has an eye for stripes, which works well for gouache on black paper.

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Vineyards and Boulders

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Watercolor Society’s monthly paintout group met yesterday at the Trevi Hills Winery in the hills above Lakeside. After a terrific demo by Drew Bandish, we each painted our own piece. I was intrigued by the designs the … Continue reading →

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