Tag Archives: Utah

Kansas, Colorado, and Utah

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

We drove home on Interstate -70, first through Kansas, then on through Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona, arriving home in San Diego after three days of early May travel. I got a kick out of seeing the variations of this … Continue reading →

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Mostly from Last Summer

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I have the hardest time painting without an actual landscape, model, or still life in front of me. At this point I think I should be able to look at what I am doing and make the kinds of changes … Continue reading →

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Leaving Canyonlands

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I had a good run painting at Canyonlands and this sunset is the last one I completed there. This compositional structure (buttes on both sides that contrast with interior canyons which recede into the distance) became on of my favorites. … Continue reading →

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Between the Buttes

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

The Canyonlands is a complex system of rocks, water, earth, and air. The landscape changes dramatically, depending on which mix of these elements is present. The greens here follow Indian Creek, and the yellows are dried grasses. I like the … Continue reading →

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Another from the Reservoir

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

It has gotten hot here in Canyonlands National Park and the attraction of the water, both as a subject and a cooling experience, is considerable. When the winds are strong, lights and darks are reflected in the water and I … Continue reading →

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Canyon Across the Reservoir

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Canyon Across the Reservoir I spent the day at a small reservoir at the base of a large canyon, painting, swimming, and admiring the beauty of Canyonland National Park. The colors and shapes of this area continue to challenge me, … Continue reading →

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Woodblock Printing

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Years ago in high school, we had several weeks of printmaking and that is when I fell in love with art. I made quite a few woodblock prints over the next few years but then slowly gave it up as … Continue reading →

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