Tag Archives: Gouache

A Dock Leading to Adventure

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I was drawing at Søndersø Lake in Denmark when some children came along and began to play in front of me. In an instant, the sketch changed from being about a spring afternoon along a lake to being about three … Continue reading →

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In a Danish Forest

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

We flew to Copenhagen three days ago. My Southern California eyes are feasting on the glorious Danish spring. Today I spent several hours in the nearby forest of Hareskov, attempting to capture the suggestion of new green that is budding … Continue reading →

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Shopping!

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Our two-week sisters’ trip continues. I think I said in my last post that talking is our main activity, but shopping is a close contender. Oaxaca is a haven for artisans, and the streets and markets are full of beautiful … Continue reading →

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A Sisterly Conversation

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I am in the middle of a two-week trip with my sisters to the beautiful Mexican city of Oaxaca. Talking might be our main activity, which we enjoy very much. I also like the long conversations because it gives me … Continue reading →

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Streamers above Oaxaca

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

We walked along Calle Macedonio Alcalá in Oaxaca yesterday evening, and the streamers blowing in the breeze above us were mesmerizing. Later I sketched this in dim lighting, using photos to help me remember what I saw. I like the … Continue reading →

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The Florida Canyon Traihead

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

One of my favorite San Diego views is the view of the Florida Canyon Trailhead from the Rose Garden at Balboa Park. It is especially compelling in late spring when our rainy season is ending, and the foliage is young … Continue reading →

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Last Sketch from Casa de Flores

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

By the time I started this third and final sketch from the San Diego Horticultural Society’s Spring Tour, I was tired enough to sit while painting, something I rarely do. I found a spot under a massive oak tree and … Continue reading →

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