Tag Archives: Figures

At 90 Degrees

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

I was just sketching, collecting what was in front of me onto a single page. First one figure, then a second at 90 degrees to the first, then sky, umbrellas, chairs, sand, and finally, a bit of the sea.

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At Balboa Park

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Last Sunday I was at Balboa Park and got a pretty good start on this sketch. This evening I pulled it out and finished it up with shadows and figures.

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Sunset in the Meadow

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

When I look at the collection above of the plein air paintings that I did on our recent trip to Colorado, I notice that I am reluctant to include people in the landscapes and to use vivid accent colors. Since … Continue reading →

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Not More Homework!

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Studying Spanish in Antigua Guatemala seems to require doing a lot of homework. At some point this evening, as we sat around the table, I noticed the unenthusiastic demeanor of my sisters and brother-in-law while they conjugated verbs and translated … Continue reading →

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