Tag Archives: Mexico

Sun and Wave

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

During our recent trip, the sun set with brilliance in San Pancho. At times, the sky seemed as vibrant as cadmium red straight from the paint tube. I wanted to catch the feeling of being on a beach surrounded by … Continue reading →

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My Sister and Her Shadow

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

On our last morning in San Pancho, my sister went down to the beach and took several interesting photos of her shadow. I was captivated by them and used one as a reference for this sketch.

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Two on the Beach

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

A young woman and her dog sat near us on the beach, sunning and eating together all afternoon. At first, I sketched her because she was nearby, but then, as I watched her, I noticed how much she liked her … Continue reading →

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Jazz Night

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

There is music wherever you wander in San Pancho, day or night. These two jazz musicians, performing from a corner of Su Made Pancha’s patio, were quite a treat.

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Trio on a Beach

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan
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Near the Tide’s Embrace

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

I thought it trusting of this woman to put her cot so close to the water’s edge. As I sketched her, the waves came closer, but she maintained her pose and composure, never moving until well after I finished painting.

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Goodbye San Pancho

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

An interior scene is an unusual yet fitting ​final sketch for our two weeks in San Pancho. On our first day here, my sister-in-law received a stunning birthday bouquet from our cousin. It captured my eye the entire time we … Continue reading →

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