Tag Archives: Plant

More Christmas Cactus

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

I follow many artists on social media and study their work for inspiration. Someone I especially admire is Menina Ricci; particularly for the way she uses color and brushwork. She often paints with gouache on black paper and you can see her work … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cactus

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

We got a wonderful day of rain, which was good for San Diego and good for indoor sketching. This is a pencil, pen and watercolor sketch.

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Bird of Paradise

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

My neighbor has an enormous bird of paradise plant whose colors are particularly striking on cloudy days like today. I have been eyeing this plant as I pass it but have hesitated to sketch it because its colors are so uneven … Continue reading →

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