Tag Archives: Mazatlan

Book and Vistas

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I began this early morning sketch of my brother-in-law reading in the morning light on the balcony yesterday, and finished it this morning. Since we all read so much here, I would like to compose a painting that shows the … Continue reading →

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Nearly Naptime

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

  This sketch is based on one of the many photos I took of family members during our Mazatlan trip. Painting from a photo is a less intuitive process for me than drawing from real life, perhaps because thinking about a photo is … Continue reading →

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Into the Waves

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

One of the joys of Mazatlan is body surfing in its warm strong waves. I love catching a wave at the perfect moment and then being propelled a long way up onto the beach. I wanted to capture this feeling … Continue reading →

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Beach Frisbee

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I am now back in San Diego and have a few sketches from the Mazatlan trip that I have not yet posted. I did a few sketches of people playing frisbee along the shoreline and like the action of the … Continue reading →

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Machado Plaza Wall in Mazatlan

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Today I sketched with a large group at the Machado Plaza in Mazatlan. We sat across the plaza from a small hedge and a lovely bright wall. I loved all the different textures and colors of the scene and turned … Continue reading →

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Resting on the Couch

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

My sister was resting in the cool of our seaside rental after sightseeing in Mazatlan all morning. I was glad she was holding still because that meant that once again I had a terrific model to sketch. Her body language … Continue reading →

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Sitting on a Seawall

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I was bogged down in a complicated sketch of the sea and city beyond it when two women came and sat on the seawall near me. They looked over the edge, perhaps admiring the breakers below. I liked the way … Continue reading →

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