Tag Archives: Gouache

Butterflies

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I began with a few of my favorite Holbein colors, quinacridone violet, jaune brillant, and ultramarine blue, and then added smaller marks with color pencils.

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What’s That You Say?

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

In the last 48 hours, California has recorded more than 100,000 positive cases of Covid. Our hospitals are full and it makes me resolved to continue to stay at home, as we have been ordered to do. All this makes … Continue reading →

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Gary

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I have been Zoom sketching on Tuesday evenings with my cousin’s group in Fresno since the spring. They are accomplished and supportive, so a great group to draw with each week. They have a steady group of interesting models. Every … Continue reading →

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An OwlCat with a Rose

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Continuing along with my class, I am amused at the images that can emerge from putting down random marks and paint. In this case, after I finished the first steps of putting down some lines and color, an OwlCat was … Continue reading →

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Violet and Yellow

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Since I am pretty much a plein air painter, but painting outside in Southern California is not OK for a few weeks, I am taking a class from an abstract artist, Kathleen Scoggin. The focus is on the elements and … Continue reading →

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A Stay- Home Order, Again

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Our California Hospitals are at capacity and so our state has had to order us to stay home again. I am glad our governor is taking action but am sad that I will not be going out painting for some … Continue reading →

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South Bay Salt Works

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

My friend said, “Let’s paint at the South Bay Salt Works.” I looked up the building on the Internet and thought it seemed too industrial. But I went anyway, and when I stood looking up at the old building, cranes, … Continue reading →

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