Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

About Sarah Sullivan

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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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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

We stayed two weeks with my sister and brother-in-law in Kansas City. It is wonderful to be with two people who love each other deeply and to be included in their warm and caring circle of grown children, grandchildren, and … Continue reading →

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Heading East Through the Lagunas

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

We set out to drive east, this evening, on our way to Kansas City. It was nice to relax in the passenger seat with my sketchbook, after the hustle of packing. I get a kick out of drawing while driving … Continue reading →

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Too Long Upon A Kitchen Stool

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

The counter forces of good posture and the need to drift off seemed to be battling for dominance in our Tuesday evening Zoom model. As the evening progressed, I noticed the model slowly shifting forward on his stool. His shoulders … Continue reading →

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Carlsbad Flower Fields

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

I gathered up my plein air pack and drove over to the Carlsbad Flower Fields, where Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers are blooming across acres and acres. The ranunculus beds follow the coastal hills’ contours, creating mesmerizing patterns, the kind you … Continue reading →

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Reeds and Paths

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Last Monday, I painted at Batiquitos Lagoon, north of San Diego. Later that day, I posted a small sketch of two birdwatchers along the path. I also painted a larger piece focusing on the patterns in the reeds. But my … Continue reading →

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Exuberance!

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

I walked up to the college campus to make some quick sketches. Spring is in full bloom, the pandemic is receding, and the campus is regaining its previous energy. I like this sketch of two people laughing together because it … Continue reading →

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