Tag Archives: Gouache

Live Sketching at the San Diego Opera

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Opera season opens this Saturday with Falstaff. Local artists were invited to live sketch the Wednesday working rehearsal and I was so glad to be part of the group yesterday evening. We sat in the orchestra section … Continue reading →

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San Dieguito County Park

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

We are at that point of spring where the trees are still mostly bare but the ground cover is a gorgeous green. My landscape class visited a county park, San Dieguito, and it was perfect for capturing this seasonal moment. … Continue reading →

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Bouquet for a Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

  Sending a bouquet for a Happy Valentine’s Day to all! This is a pastel and gouache sketch on black paper.  

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Flowers in a Vase

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Pastel, charcoal and gouache on black paper.

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Cabrillo Bridge

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

The Cabrillo Bridge, sometimes known as the Laurel Street Bridge, is one of the entrances to Balboa Park and a much-loved San Diego landmark.  You may recognize the Museum of Man in the upper left corner and notice that I … Continue reading →

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The Watercolor Teacher

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

It was the first day of the spring semester, the only day we do not paint in class. Our teacher explained what we will learn and what materials we will need. I sketched her as she spoke. At one point she described … Continue reading →

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They Must Be Snowbirds

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

We sat on the seawall feeling cold but sketching away, bundled up in jackets and long pants. They were down on the shoreline. Their limbs were bare, the kids played in the water. How could they stand the cold? They must … Continue reading →

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