Tag Archives: California

In a Green Chair

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I was able to join my cousin’s sketch group in Fresno by Zoom. I painted several 20-minute sketches and had so much fun doing it. This was the last sketch of the evening and my favorite. I like the way … Continue reading →

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House with a Stone Driveway

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

We took a longer walk today and came across this small house with a stone driveway.

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Zucchini Flowers

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I have been watching the zucchini grow, and its flower is definitely eye catching. It only opens for the first part of the day but puts on a great show for those few hours. Its shape seemed perfect for block … Continue reading →

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Looking at Del Cerro from SDSU

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Sometimes we walk over to the mesa on the north edge of the college. It is inconceivable that our San Diego freeways are empty during rush hour, and we check our understanding by seeing it again for ourselves. We stand … Continue reading →

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Plants in a Yard

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Like yesterday, I carved stamps and printed them on black Bristol board, using gouache as my ink. Then I went back and over-painted portions of the sketch with gouache. When a stamp is printed, the image is reversed and today … Continue reading →

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Dusk on Baja Drive

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

The light at dusk on Baja Drive is something else. I took a photo looking to the southeast, away from the setting sun. Behind me was an impressive sunset and its orange light was cast on the trees along the … Continue reading →

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Stalking a Zucchini Flower

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I am finding my neighbor-cat to be a delightful diversion. He has a nice shape and is fun to draw. Today he made a place for himself on a steppingstone in the vegetable garden and seemed to be stalking a … Continue reading →

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