Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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December Day at Santee Lakes

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Trees are just now losing their leaves in the San Diego area. It makes for beautiful reflections in the water, especially when contrasted with the reeds on the left.

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In the Misty Morning

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Are people more quiet on misty mornings, or does the mist damp the sound? We ate on a terrace overlooking Hanalei Bay and seemed like everyone spoke in whispers while keeping their eyes on morning sky and changing sea.

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Happy Holidays to All!

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Sending the warmest of holiday wishes to each of you, readers, bloggers, fellow art enthusiasts, family, and friends across the globe. May the new year bring peace, fulfillment, and great painting fun to all!

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Backlit Figures

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

These last months, I have been working on compositions that look directly into the sun and have strongly backlit features with dramatic shadows. The Thursday group went to Coronado Island this past Thursday morning; the sun was bright, the shadows … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Night with Paul Cézanne

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Our Tuesday night still-life group has made a change for the fall. We begin our weekly Zoom sessions by viewing select artwork from artists who paint in distinctive styles. Then, using a still-life or photo, we attempt to evoke something … Continue reading →

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Painting in the Dark

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

We had so much fun painting nocturnals last night in the dark with our large group from The San Diego Watercolor Society at Liberty Station, which was all decked out for the holidays, complete with live music. After an engaging … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

My nephew stood waiting for my brother to play pickleball. I was intrigued by my nephew’s blend of polite deference and impatience and how it showed in his posture as he leaned onto the patio chair. I snapped a photo … Continue reading →

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