Tag Archives: Gouache

More Seed Pods

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

These seed pods from the golden rain trees proved too hard to resist, so here they are again. I think yesterday’s seed pods had a better rhythm and color scheme, but todays’s pods have a more accurate shape. And both … Continue reading →

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Seed Pods in a Vase

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

These seed pods are from the golden rain trees on my street. I think I caught them at their moment of strongest reds.

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Golden Rain Trees

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

This is the time of year that makes living on a street lined with golden rain trees so wonderful. First come delicate tiny yellow blossoms that float downwards. Then, over the next few weeks the blossoms are transformed into robust … Continue reading →

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The Reader

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

This was another unfinished sketch which I worked on this afternoon. The figure was pretty much completed so I added a background that would tell a story.

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Mostly from Last Summer

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I have the hardest time painting without an actual landscape, model, or still life in front of me. At this point I think I should be able to look at what I am doing and make the kinds of changes … Continue reading →

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Art Lesson under the Eucalyptus Trees

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Art Lesson under the Eucalyptus Trees We painted under eucalyptus trees today, with a gray sky and gentle lighting. My friend stood on the uneven hill a little ahead of me. I did not initially intend to include her but … Continue reading →

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Tides on the San Diego Bay

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday morning our weather had a hint of fall. It was slightly cooler, we had a breeze, and there were billowing clouds. I went over to the San Diego Bay thinking conditions would be good for seeing the different textures … Continue reading →

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