Tag Archives: Gouache

Colorado River

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

  The Colorado River is magnificent as it flows through Utah. It is stunning and I worked to capture its beauty in this sketch. Most people know that the Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon and is an indispensable source … Continue reading →

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Early Morning on a Ranch

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

Last week we spent a night on a friend’s ranch in Utah. In the morning, I heard footsteps and looked out the window to see our host going out to start his day. It was really early. The sun was … Continue reading →

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Morning Shines on the Mesa

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

The sandstone rocks of Southwest Utah are stunning. I did not have time to paint there so I compensated by taking as many photos as I could. Today I began to look at them, especially the ones with strong lighting. … Continue reading →

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Lounging with a Strawberry

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

  I missed a week of painting while traveling and it was wonderful to meet up with friends today at the San Diego Watercolor Society and sketch for a long morning. We did 5, 10, and 20-minute poses, this one … Continue reading →

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Line of Junipers

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

Today I walked out to a part of my brother’s land that is usually a small pond ringed by a meadow and juniper trees. This year it is so dry that there is only a suggestion of green in the … Continue reading →

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Sunset along the Canyon Edge

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

We are camping on my brother’s land in the Colorado San Juan Mountains. I look forward to our annual family reunion here for many reasons, including the chance to paint this dramatic landscape. This week the skies in western Colorado … Continue reading →

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Along the Galloping Goose Trail

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

Among the many gorgeous trails in the Telluride area is the Galloping Goose. It was built along the old railroad tracks and descends down through aspen, fur, and flowers, from Telluride to Illium. It was a perfect choice for my … Continue reading →

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