Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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Cypress Trees at Casa del Rey

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Today we painted at the Casa del Rey Garden in Balboa Park. There were roses, palm trees, terraces, walkways, a wishing pond, and these two young cypress trees that totally caught my eye. I liked how their shape and color … Continue reading →

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Shoes and Socks by the Door

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

This week’s Tuesday night still-life.

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Cypress Trees at Inspiration Point

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

A few vistas around San Diego are always on my mind, mostly because they are compellingly beautiful yet too challenging to portray adequately. One of these places is the rows of cypress trees at Inspiration Point in Balboa Park. I … Continue reading →

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Kona Coffee Farm

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Kona is famous for its coffee, and, having sampled so much of it during our week on the Big Island, I understand how it earned its good reputation. Although we never took a farm tour, my last sketch from this … Continue reading →

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Beauty Everywhere You Look

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Absorbing the beauty of Hawaii from the lanai seems to be everyone’s go-to activity.

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Breakfast at Kaya’s

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Slow breakfasts with quick sketches are a delightful combination. This one is at Kaya’s on the Big Island.

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Waiting for Sunset with a Monstera Philodendron

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

There is so much on the Big Island that astounds and attracts my eye. My attention was definitely divided between the coming sunset, my family, and the incredible size of the monstera philodendron.

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