Tag Archives: Gouache

Holiday Party

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Our model today wore a mink coat and hat, which I painted purple with a filbert brush, a brush I use most often for grasses in landscapes. I added in the couple and the tree in the background to suggest … Continue reading →

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Winter Green at Miramar Reservoir

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Now that our California winter has given us three storms, greenery is making its annual comeback in San Diego County. I got out to the lake mid morning and the shadows were dramatic against the bright green. I liked the … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I liked the way that the light caught the edge of the model’s forehead and glasses as she sat in a chair. The light was so bright that the rest of her seemed to be shadowed and the details were … Continue reading →

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A Canyon Trail

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

There is a canyon near Balboa Park in San Diego that I have painted several times. It has a stark footpath that zigzags up to the mesa from the canyon floor. Runners and hikers love it and I do too. … Continue reading →

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Looking Sideways

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I liked the flush on this models’s face and the way her eyes were so large as she looked sideways off to her right side.

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Eucalyptus Woodpile

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I painted this morning under eucalyptus trees in Del Mar. The air was damp but clear and the eucalyptus colors were strong.

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Woman in Blue

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

A model can make all the difference in a painting. The poses she chooses, the way she channels attitudes, and the clothing she wears can make all the difference to the way the artist interprets a scene. This morning we … Continue reading →

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