Tag Archives: Plein Air

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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Along the Danish Øresund Coast

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Today was such a great day for plein air painting, sunny, a gentle breeze, and lovely light. I had been delaying sketching along the Danish Øresund Coast, that narrow channel between Denmark and Sweden, in hopes of a day like … Continue reading →

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Slangerup Canola Field

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

This is the time of year that Denmark’s huge fields of canola oil plants are in full bloom across the country. At times it seems like enormous expanses of yellow fill the view from the tip of my toe to … Continue reading →

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Søndersø Moment

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

After a very social weekend, it felt good to walk over to Søndersø, a small lake north of Copenhagen, and paint for the day. I found a bench near a swimming beach and spread out my gear. The sunlight and … Continue reading →

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