Tag Archives: Plein Air

Flowers above the Sea

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I sketched from the top of the cliffs at Torrey Pines Park this morning. Today I focused on a group of dried flowers and had the sea be the background. This is a gouache, pastel pencil, and acrylic marker sketch … Continue reading →

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Balboa Park Courtyard

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I painted this morning at Balboa Park, and this is a place I have to go back to soon.  I stood under a shade structure, and the shadows it made were lovely. The cement pathways had patterns, and the greens … Continue reading →

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Two Doves on the Rocks

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I stopped for a few minutes at a park near my house and sketched two doves on the rocks in my small sketchbook.

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Sunset along the Canyon Edge

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

We are camping on my brother’s land in the Colorado San Juan Mountains. I look forward to our annual family reunion here for many reasons, including the chance to paint this dramatic landscape. This week the skies in western Colorado … Continue reading →

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Along the Galloping Goose Trail

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

Among the many gorgeous trails in the Telluride area is the Galloping Goose. It was built along the old railroad tracks and descends down through aspen, fur, and flowers, from Telluride to Illium. It was a perfect choice for my … Continue reading →

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San Juan Mountain Path

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

The sun was intense as I stood in the shade and sketched. Even through my dark glasses the shade from the pine trees that fell across the path contrasted strongly with sunny areas of the mountain path. When I got … Continue reading →

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Two Fishermen

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I went down to Elk Pond today to practice painting reflections. It was a beautiful morning and the colors of the trees, sky, and mountains were sharp and clear. However, I soon found that painting water reflections is similar to … Continue reading →

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