Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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San Diego’s Spring Is Near

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

The little rain southern California gets in December can make for a spectacular spring in January and February and this year shows great promise. This morning when I was back at Torrey Pines, I was struck by how the coastal … Continue reading →

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Same Lagoon, Overworked

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Sometimes, less is more in a painting, as is the case with today’s painting. Yesterday I painted with a friend at the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon at Torrey Park, just north of San Diego. I finished one painting and posted it … Continue reading →

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Lagoon in Winter

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I painted this morning at Los Peñasquitos Lagoon at Torrey Pines Preserve. We stood by the edge of the road and looked south across the water. I got the greens a bit too bright but with all the rain we … Continue reading →

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A Few Sketches

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

We had a wonderful holiday and our house was full of family and fun. I did not do much sketching but we did make it to the beach twice where I was able to make several fast sketches while talking … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

Wishing you peace, goodwill, joy, and a wonderful year to come!

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Mission Bay Again

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

Two days ago when I was at Mission Bay I did a quick warm-up of the shoreline to accustom myself to the colors of the day. Today I added birds to the warm-up to make this small painting. Funny how … Continue reading →

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Lake Murray Afternoon

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

It was a quiet December afternoon at Lake Murray in San Diego, and a perfect opportunity for a 30-minute sketch. I liked the way the eucalyptus branch was shaped like the shoreline of the lake and shortened the tree’s height … Continue reading →

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