Tag Archives: Gouache

Wedding Congratulations to an Adventurous Couple

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Saturday evening, we celebrated my nephew and his beloved. These two young people amaze me with their love of adventure, nature, and beauty, and I wanted to capture this feeling in the card I made for them.

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Time to Plant a Winter Garden

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Ornamental cabbage and bok choy will be perfect for my winter garden.

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Bamboo Pathway at the Botanical Garden

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

We had out-of-town visitors of the gardening sort, which led to a delightful afternoon at the Encinitas Botanical Garden. The path through the tall bamboo grove is one of the garden’s highlights. We rested in the shade and appreciated the … Continue reading →

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Fresh Fish for Dinner!

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

What could be better than fresh fish to celebrate the birthdays of my oldest brother and youngest sister, the two bookends of our large family? Happy Birthday to Bill and Lisa!

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San Diego Harbor and Ships

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Sunday was a foggy morning, but the Urban Sketchers were in full force along the San Diego Harbor. The light was muted, beautiful, and in shades of blue, especially on the water’s surface. The last time I painted the Coronado … Continue reading →

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Balboa Park with the Urban Sketchers

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday afternoon I began to sketch a couple sitting on a log looking over at the gigantic Moreton Bay Fig Tree that dominates Balboa Park’s eastern side as you walk in from the parking lot. An arch from two yellow … Continue reading →

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Sunset with the Urban Sketchers

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Urban Sketchers Symposium kicked off tonight with a Drink and Draw in Little Italy. The plaza overlooks the harbor and seats a good-sized crowd. We all visited and made art together as the sun went down. It … Continue reading →

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