Tag Archives: Hawaii

In the Misty Morning

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Are people more quiet on misty mornings, or does the mist damp the sound? We ate on a terrace overlooking Hanalei Bay and seemed like everyone spoke in whispers while keeping their eyes on morning sky and changing sea.

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Kona Coffee Farm

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Kona is famous for its coffee, and, having sampled so much of it during our week on the Big Island, I understand how it earned its good reputation. Although we never took a farm tour, my last sketch from this … Continue reading →

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Beauty Everywhere You Look

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Absorbing the beauty of Hawaii from the lanai seems to be everyone’s go-to activity.

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Breakfast at Kaya’s

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Slow breakfasts with quick sketches are a delightful combination. This one is at Kaya’s on the Big Island.

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Waiting for Sunset with a Monstera Philodendron

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

There is so much on the Big Island that astounds and attracts my eye. My attention was definitely divided between the coming sunset, my family, and the incredible size of the monstera philodendron.

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Striped Towel at Dusk

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

I love sketching people on the move. This is from Hapuna Beach, Hawaii, where I was drawing with pastels after a long swim. I saw a man going down to the water with a towel for his companion. They both … Continue reading →

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Seaside Sisters

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Two women came out of the water and stood at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, in a perfect spot for me to sketch them quickly. They were chatting away and enjoying each other’s company. I don’t know if they … Continue reading →

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