Tag Archives: Gouache

The Meadow

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

The meadow on my brother’s land is a favorite spot for all of us. This viewpoint shows the whole expansive scene from the rocky northern ridge to the grassy area and then to Horsefly Mesa in the distance.

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A Great Nephew

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

My great-nephew has a bright personality and is making our reunion lively and fun, especially for those of us in my generation. He sat still long enough for me to do a quick sketch. I think you can see his … Continue reading →

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A Seven-Letter Word that Means Fun?

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

For my family, a reunion means playing games together. These two jumped right into a crossword puzzle first thing this morning. I like this sketch because I think it captures the momentary bafflement that makes puzzles so much fun.

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The Summer Reunion Begins!

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

We traveled home from Denmark, recovered from Covid, got into our camper, made it to Colorado for our annual family reunion, and then spent the first day painting with my sisters. It felt so good to be painting again. This … Continue reading →

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Faces at a Conference

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

This sketch shows people talking together after a group dinner. I like the expressions on their faces. I drew with crayon and then later added gouache over most of the page.

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Do Danish Cows Like Gouache?

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I was out looking for a scene to paint and stopped at a bird sanctuary. It was a gorgeous scene with a pond, geese, a meadow, trees, and a herd of cows. Since I am traveling without an easel, I … Continue reading →

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Another Danish Tree

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I have been using a lot of crayon-resist lately. I like the texture and mix of colors it gives when it is overpainted with a simple gouache wash. I also appreciate the crayons for being so easy to bring along … Continue reading →

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