Tag Archives: Black Bristol Paper

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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Angles and Repose

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Our sketching group had a terrific model, and the lighting emphasized her long limbs. It was a perfect combination for using line and flat color. We were getting started with five-minute poses, and I did a blind contour and filled … Continue reading →

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A Spring Hike

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

There is nothing quite like the exhilaration of a spring hike with a good friend, and I wanted to convey this idea in this sketch.

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Dog Day Out

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

The Thursday painters met today at the Wedding Bowl in La Jolla and painted the view. Too much was going on at this popular location to paint it all, so I simplified away the vehicles and most of the people, … Continue reading →

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Several More from Santee Lakes

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

In the past week, I painted several times at Santee Lakes as I got ready to give a demo sponsored by the San Diego Watercolor Society that took place last Saturday. I posted my first two practice pieces on this … Continue reading →

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