Tag Archives: Plein Air

Stormy Morning in the San Juan Mountains

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I began this sketch mid-morning under a cloudy sky. I liked the contrast between the way the greens far away were dulled by by the stormy light while the greens close to me still had spark. The storm soon took … Continue reading →

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Along the San Miguel River

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I painted quite a few small sketches of places in or near Telluride Colorado in the past day. This is my favorite because it is loose, suggestive, and bright.

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Along the Bear Creek Trail

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I hiked up Bear Creak just outside Telluride and stopped to paint at an overlook. I liked the way the nearby mountains framed the distant mountains with a curve. As I was painting, a couple sat on a nearby log … Continue reading →

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Elk Herd

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday while I was painting the iconic view of Ajax Peak, which towers over Telluride, a herd of elk came to the meadow which was on my left. Despite my excitement at seeing a herd of 50 elk, it was … Continue reading →

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Back in Colorado

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Back in Colorado Now that we are back in Colorado, I am reacquainting myself with the colors and shapes on the San Juan Mountains. So many greens and so many different kinds of rocks and cliffs. And then showing the … Continue reading →

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Calling the Kids

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

We are in Barcelona this week and I have been to several museums. There is a lot of wonderful art to admire but it was two lively sisters playing across from the Miró Museum that caught my eye. I loved … Continue reading →

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House and Hedge

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Denmark is full of dark green hedges and orange houses. The range of oranges and greens are captivating and before we leave Denmark later today, I wanted to capture this in my sketchbook.

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