Monthly Archives: August 2022

Seaside Sisters

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Two women came out of the water and stood at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, in a perfect spot for me to sketch them quickly. They were chatting away and enjoying each other’s company. I don’t know if they … Continue reading →

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“Look, Snorkelers!”

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning the tide was low, and the shore was full of people snorkeling on their own or with private companies. I loved the bright colors of one of the groups and quickly sketched the scene showing the support rafts … Continue reading →

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A Beach Afternoon

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I wanted to capture it all- the light glinting on the waves, the sunbathers, the kids playing, and the beauty of the day’s ending.

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Two In The Sea

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

While sketching away on the shore, looking at the swimmers, you can see which are together and the ways in which they like each other. These two were clearly a pair, and I tried to convey their delight even as … Continue reading →

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Old Town Park with the San Diego Urban Sketchers

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I met up this morning with the San Diego Urban Sketchers in San Diego’s Old Town. A lot was going on, and eventually, I settled in and focused on a few elements, the flag pole, a little girl playing, people … Continue reading →

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More from Bonita Cove

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Here is another sketch from Bonita Cove, a shallow swimming area off San Diego’s Mission Beach. Again, the focus is on expressing the movement of people, wind, and water, although this sketch is drawn less realistically.

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Bonita Cove Morning

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

There is nothing like a day at Mission Bay’s Bonita Cove for beating the August heat with small children. Although the morning felt serene, there was also a lot of action in the wading area. I wanted to convey this … Continue reading →

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