Tag Archives: Telluride

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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Something about Cooking Together

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

They stood so closely as they chopped onions, their body language stating that they clearly were a team and were clearly delighted to be with each other. There was something about this young couple cooking together that got my heart. … 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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Telluride Town Talk

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

During the summer, the Telluride Science Research Center offers a weekly talk of general interest by a visiting scientist. I enjoy these talks because they are provocative- for instance, today’s topic was, Geo-Engineering a Climate Change Solution. But even better, … Continue reading →

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Two Aspen Trees

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

This is a second version of the last sketch I posted showing the view from the window here in Telluride. In fact, it was my first try of this view but I put it aside thinking that I could do … Continue reading →

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