Tag Archives: Pastel

Tai Chi at Sunset

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Backlit people, especially ones doing Tai Chi at sunset, catch my eye!

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Thinking with a Computer, II

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

A few weeks ago, I sketched a young man who was working on his laptop. This new sketch is a kindred piece. It shows a man with a similar, contemplative expression. Both scenes gave me the sense that the men, … Continue reading →

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Vineyards and Boulders

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Watercolor Society’s monthly paintout group met yesterday at the Trevi Hills Winery in the hills above Lakeside. After a terrific demo by Drew Bandish, we each painted our own piece. I was intrigued by the designs the … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a Terrific 2023!

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan
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An Afternoon in Winter

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Even in San Diego, the afternoon light becomes softer and more diffuse.

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Dragoon Mountains

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

We visited relatives in Southern Arizona near the Dragoon Mountains. Our hosts were terrific and entertained us with visiting, biking, hiking, feasting, throwing a frisbee for the dogs, and admiring the landscape as it changed throughout the day. The Dragoon … Continue reading →

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Mesquite Tree in the Kofas

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

I started this sketch last week when we were camping in the Kofa Wildlife Refuge in Arizona. I noticed how the evening light lit up a mesquite tree and the mountain behind it, and I hurried to capture it in … Continue reading →

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