Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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The Florida Canyon Traihead

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

One of my favorite San Diego views is the view of the Florida Canyon Trailhead from the Rose Garden at Balboa Park. It is especially compelling in late spring when our rainy season is ending, and the foliage is young … Continue reading →

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A Walk at the Carlsbad Flower Fields

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

The commercial flowers fields are irresistible just now. Drivers on the busy I-5 interstate pass the giant flower beds, so we know when to gather up our supplies and give in to the vibrancy of the Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers. … Continue reading →

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Last Sketch from Casa de Flores

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

By the time I started this third and final sketch from the San Diego Horticultural Society’s Spring Tour, I was tired enough to sit while painting, something I rarely do. I found a spot under a massive oak tree and … Continue reading →

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Second Sketch from Casa de Flores

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

An abundance of flowers and plants is such a delight. This is my second sketch from the San Diego Horticulture Society’s Spring Tour, and I focused on a beautiful agave. I liked how the surrounding flowers accentuated its long leaves … Continue reading →

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Casa de Flores

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Horticulture Society held its 2022 Spring Tour today, and I was honored to be a featured artist in the garden at the Casa de Flores. I painted all day and came home with three pieces, the first … Continue reading →

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The Return of Figure Drawing!

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

What could be better than a lovely spring coupled with an easing of COVID restrictions? The San Diego Watercolor Society restarted its weekly figure sessions, and I spent the morning painting ten and twenty-minute poses. I also spent the morning … Continue reading →

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Pulling in the Boat

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I was over at Tidelands Park in Coronado and sketched a view of the San Diego Harbor. It was low tide, so these two had an extra-long way to pull in their rowboat. I liked the shape of their boat … Continue reading →

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