Tag Archives: Gouache

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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A Winter Rose

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

I liked the contrast between the somber winter colors and the pink rose.

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On to the New Year!

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

One of my favorite types of painting days is to get out into a great location with friends. If I can get into the moment and just paint what captures my eye, without thinking too much, then the day is … Continue reading →

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Flower on a Desk

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

This is loosely based on a friend’s photo. I loved the many dark, murky colors in the bouquet, and it was a perfect candidate for gouache on black paper.

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

I enjoyed making this card very much because I got to use so many of my favorite art media. Last June, I drew and painted a mourning dove from my backyard in gouache. This month, I used Procreate to modify … Continue reading →

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Watching the Skaters

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

A few days ago the San Diego Watercolor Society met in Point Loma for our annual holiday evening paintout. There is so much excitement at the skating rink, it is full of kids speeding about, families helping their little ones … Continue reading →

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