Tag Archives: Pastel

September Street in San Diego

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I walk up this street a lot. My attention is almost always taken by the way the sidewalk disappears at the top of the hill and the lines that the tree trunks make. Today I finally stopped and sketched it … Continue reading →

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At the Table

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

It was late so this was supposed to be a quick sketch of a tomato and an apple reflected on the surface of a polished table. However, I ran into trouble. I thought I would be able to transfer what … Continue reading →

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Flowers on a Scarf

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday one of my friends showed a painting she did of flowers in a vase. It was so gorgeous that it inspired my choice of subjects to paint today. My garden is between flowers right now but I did have … Continue reading →

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The Critique

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

It was wonderful to meet again with my plein air class. Returning students were encouraged to bring a sketch for a critique since we would not be painting on this first day of the fall semester. It can be hard … Continue reading →

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Setting Up a Sun Shade

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Today was a travel day and, while I am glad to be back home, I am sad that I did not paint today. I drew this a few days ago when I was sketching on the beach in Florida. I … Continue reading →

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Making Dinner

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Our hosts made dinner and so much more for us this week in Florida. And I had fun making quick sketches of them in action. I like the harmony of these two and think I caught a bit of it … Continue reading →

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Beach Frisbee at Sunset

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I stood on the balcony sketching as the sun went down. I don’t know which was harder, trying to catch the quick motions of the people or the fleeting colors of the sky.  Both were gorgeous and I worked as … Continue reading →

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