Tag Archives: Colourfix Paper

In a Quiet Moment

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

I like this portrait of my husband. I captured his pensive look and quiet mood, perhaps because I was able to work live for the first 15 minutes or so. I drew the big shapes quickly with red pastel chalk … Continue reading →

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Roses with a Slice of Orange

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

From our Tuesday evening sketch group.

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The Middle Seat

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

This is little sketch from my Tuesday night sketch group.

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Reader on the Couch

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

There are favored reading spots in our home, and one that remains special to our grown kids is reading on the living room couch. Our daughter was home for the weekend, and I had to smile when I noticed her … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Night Still-life

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Our Tuesday night still-life group met online, and we were quickly engrossed and painting away. The pot was tilted on its side and I spent forever trying to get the angles of the mouth and sides to look right. I … Continue reading →

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Boulders and Meadows

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Saturday, we went out to Lakeside for the monthly paintout with the San Diego Watercolor Society. Shuang Li gave a terrific demo, and then we all painted. It was such a beautiful day, full of irresistible subjects, clouds, boulders, fresh … Continue reading →

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Sharing a Towel

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Today is Constitution Day in Mexico, and the beach here in San Pancho was full of people enjoying the long weekend. A lot was going on, and I had trouble deciding what to sketch. Eventually, I noticed a young couple … Continue reading →

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