Tag Archives: Gouache

Tai Chi at Sunset

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Backlit people, especially ones doing Tai Chi at sunset, catch my eye!

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Saturday Walkers

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Here is a quick plein air sketch that I didn’t know I liked until I looked through my sketchbook later. I did it quickly as a warmup and moved on. I like it because the two figures are expressive yet … Continue reading →

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High Tide at Cabrillo

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday, I went to the tide pools at Cabrillo National Monument with the Thursday painters. I had a great time, but I was not satisfied with my plein air piece. Later, I painted this second piece at home, using the … Continue reading →

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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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Walking the Dog, III

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Something about the companionship of a dog and a person walking together catches my attention when I am out painting. This is especially true late in the southern California dry season with its sunbaked landscape. I like how the figures, … Continue reading →

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Oranges and Stripes

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

I found this overlooked painting in my sketchbook. I like the composition with the repetition of stripes and ovals.

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Walking the Dog, II

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

This is the third of a series that I seem to be working on. We just entered the last month of our dry season here in San Diego, and these sketches feature our straw-colored hills.

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