Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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A California Driveway

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

A friend who has a lifelong love of Volkswagen vehicles had a few of us over to paint. She parked several out on the driveway, and we had a fun few hours painting on a perfect Southern California spring day.

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Cormorants and Yoga

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

There is so much to see when you go birding along the San Pancho Beach.

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San Pancho Sunset

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Pancho sunset last night was particularly impressive with its orange sky and relatively calm sea.

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Looking the Other Way

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

While watching a sunset, my attention is usually fixed on the setting sun. Last night, I turned and looked the other way, and saw the village of San Pancho bathed in a golden light.

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Early One Morning in San Pancho

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

I love how the morning light comes over the mountains to the east and lights up San Pancho, Nayarit, and its beach. This is the view from the balcony where we are staying. It is missing some buildings, but captures … Continue reading →

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Sketching Birds

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

We are in San Pancho, Mexico, for a winter vacation with my extended family. We have a large five-bedroom condo with beautiful views in every direction, and lots of space for our art materials. This is our first full day, … Continue reading →

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A Spring Ride

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning I gave a demo for the San Diego Urban Sketchers at Marian Bear Park. It was a beautiful spring day, and the greens were particularly vibrant. I knew ahead of time that I wanted to show the inner … Continue reading →

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