Monthly Archives: November 2017

The Christmas Cactus Again

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

A good thing about keeping plants in the house is you always have something quick to sketch. This is the same plant as the one I painted on Monday, and in this version, I simplified the cactus and background but … Continue reading →

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Pilings Under a Bridge

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

My plein air group went back to Torrey Pines State Reserve today for a last session at the north side. Pedestrians can access the beach by walking beneath an enormous bridge supported by massive pilings. I went planning on painting a beach … Continue reading →

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At the Cactus Garden

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Balboa Park in San Diego has a rich variety of specialty gardens, including a gorgeous cactus garden, which is where I painted this morning. The big shapes were striking, and I worked to capture them with long brushstrokes. This is a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cactus

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I kept looking at this lovely Christmas cactus all Thanksgiving week. I like its shape and cheerful colors.

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Playing Games

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Thanksgiving week is winding down, and our kids are on the way back to their homes. One of the many delightful parts of holidays is playing games together. We learned a new game that involved convincing others of the believability of … Continue reading →

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Watching Videos and Nodding Off

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

  It is late on the day after Thanksgiving and we are watching videos, nodding off, and sketching. I have my iPad and am sketching using the Procreate app. It has been quite some time since I have drawn using … Continue reading →

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At Fir and Date Streets

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning the Wednesday painters painted in San Diego’s Little Italy. This is a sketch looking down Fir Street towards the San Diego Bay and is more of a drawing than a painting. I was going to smooth it out … Continue reading →

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