Tag Archives: Gouache

Early One Morning in San Pancho

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

I love how the morning light comes over the mountains to the east and lights up San Pancho, Nayarit, and its beach. This is the view from the balcony where we are staying. It is missing some buildings, but captures … Continue reading →

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Sketching Birds

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

We are in San Pancho, Mexico, for a winter vacation with my extended family. We have a large five-bedroom condo with beautiful views in every direction, and lots of space for our art materials. This is our first full day, … Continue reading →

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A Spring Ride

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning I gave a demo for the San Diego Urban Sketchers at Marian Bear Park. It was a beautiful spring day, and the greens were particularly vibrant. I knew ahead of time that I wanted to show the inner … Continue reading →

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View From Mary’s Patio

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

Our Thursday group painted from the patio of one of our members. The sky in the west was heavy with clouds, and the coastal sage scrub and new greens seemed happy from our recent rains. A decade ago, the hillside … Continue reading →

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Baby’s Breath

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

It was my week to set up the still life for our weekly online art group. I liked this one quite a bit because it was simple yet had so much pattern.

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The Runner

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

Mission Trails Park in San Diego has miles of dirt paths for runners—and for the artists who want to paint there, too.

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Still Life by the Window

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

I set this little still life up by the patio door and enjoyed painting both the indoor and outdoor settings.

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