Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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Saturday Morning at El Monte Park

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

El Monte Park was the San Diego Watercolor Society’s June Paintout location, a perfect place for artists, walkers, and dogs to enjoy a morning together. The contrast between the shaded oak grove and the sunny field caught my eye, and … Continue reading →

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Eucalyptus on a Bonita Hillside

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Bonita Museum and Culture Center hosted a Plein Air Paintout today to open its cross-border exhibition, Beyond the Border. Bonita is a small city between San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico, and is in a perfect location for a dual show. … Continue reading →

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Priorities on a Summer Evening

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

On a summer evening, the dishes can wait!

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Reflecting on a Tea Kettle

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

We painted another interesting still life from the Tuesday night Zoom group with great shapes and design. Can you see the reflection of the artist who set up the still life and took the photo?

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Mandarin and Knife

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

The Tuesday night Zoom group had a challenging set-up this evening, full of lovely darks and interesting shapes. I was happy to get out my paints and join the fun.

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Vineyards and Boulders, II

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

A few weeks ago, when the San Diego Watercolor Society’s monthly paintout group met at the Trevi Hills Winery, I completed a Plein air piece which I blogged about on April 14. I also started a second piece that day … Continue reading →

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Trees on an Island

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday, the Thursday painters met at Tecolote Shores along Mission Bay. The morning was overcast with lots of rich, muted grays. From the moment I walked down to the water, I had my eye on the trees across the bay, they … Continue reading →

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