Tag Archives: Sunset

Sunset on Samsø Island

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

We visited Denmark’s Samsø Island for a few days of biking and hiking. On our last evening, we climbed Ballebbjerg Hill, the highest point on Samsø at 209 feet (64 meters). It was a great place to watch the sunset … Continue reading →

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Sunset in the Meadow

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

When I look at the collection above of the plein air paintings that I did on our recent trip to Colorado, I notice that I am reluctant to include people in the landscapes and to use vivid accent colors. Since … Continue reading →

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Horseshoes at Sunset

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I have been finishing up some sketches I did on our recent trip to Colorado. I liked the light that came across the forest floor during our horseshoe game.

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Goodnight Forest

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Goodnight Forest When I was camping on my brother’s land earlier this month, I came across a weathered piece of wood that had a large knot. I thought right away how the grain of the wood and the knot looked … Continue reading →

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Across the Street

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

We spent the day at Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and it was an incredible visual experience. It is unbelievable that so much beauty exists underground and is definitely a place that you have to see for yourself. However, it … Continue reading →

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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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From a Rooftop Near Yuma

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I left Phoenix and drove across the desert today, stopping near Yuma to visit my friend from college. It was getting dark when we went up on her rooftop to watch the sun drop below view. It was so gorgeous … Continue reading →

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