Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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So Green!

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

I painted on the ski slopes of Mountain Village, Colorado, today and spent some time relearning how to mix greens—bright yellow greens, warm mossy greens, blue greens, distant greens, shaded greens, and muted greens. There are so many beautiful greens … Continue reading →

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In Our Own Bubble

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

We drove across California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado, singing those great songs from our youth, camping along the way, and enjoying each other’s company.

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Across the Canyon

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

The Thursday painters went to San Diego’s Balboa Park. There is a place along a canyon filled with eucalyptus trees where you can stand and look across to the International Cottages. This is one of several views in the park … Continue reading →

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Two Mourning Doves on My Fence

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

I love the black spots on the wings of mourning doves; perhaps I over-exaggerated them.

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Walking the Dog

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

Walking the Dog: I painted this at an urban park in San Diego, but wanting to focus on the figure and dog, did not include the soccer goals or the trolley that runs through it. Now, it looks more like … Continue reading →

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Beach Night!

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

Friday evening, we met at Bonita Cove in San Diego for a cookout and bonfire. My husband and I were the first to arrive; as retirees, it was our job to occupy one of the fire rings while the workers … Continue reading →

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Along a Path, Late

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

We walked along the Bataquitos Lagoon path as the sun set yesterday. The evening was pleasant, and we stayed late, using flashlights to find our way. I liked how the pool of light surrounded the two people ahead of us, … Continue reading →

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