Tag Archives: Gouache

Worldwide Urban Sketchers Sketchwalk

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

This afternoon our San Diego Chapter of the Urban Sketchers participated in the Worldwide Urban Sketchers Sketchwalk. All across the world local chapters met and sketched together for assigned 30-minute intervals while posting to social media. As I walked up to … Continue reading →

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San Diego Bay

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

It was a gorgeous morning and I painted with the San Diego Watercolor Society’s Wednesday Painters. We were at Seaport Village looking out on the San Diego Bay. This view has the Coronado Bridge in the background. The tide was moving … Continue reading →

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Kwaay Paay Peak above the Sycamores

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

It has been a few years since I visited the Padre Dam area of Mission Trails Park but now that I am reminded of its beauty I will go back more often. Sometimes I start the day by doing several … Continue reading →

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Lollipop Trees with a Touch of Color

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I walk along this street a few times each week and enjoy the way the lollipop trees recede around the slight curve of the street. I have been pointing out to myself for a long time that I should try to … Continue reading →

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First Fire of the Season

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

It was cool enough this evening to have a fire, our first of the season. I thought it would be an easy sketch but capturing a flickering fire and the shapes of the furniture in the mixed lighting was tricky. … Continue reading →

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Skyfari!

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I was sketching at the San Diego Zoo today and this scene brought back good memories. My kids used to love waving from the Skyfari, or tram ride. So I relished the enthusiasm of this small child as she waved at … Continue reading →

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Los Peñasquitos Lagoon

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

A few weeks ago I sketched at Los Peñasquitos Lagoon. Although I liked that sketch I thought it was missing signs of life.  Today I went back and did a rough sketch of the same scene, this time using much … Continue reading →

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