Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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The Grand Canyon’s North Rim

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

We are back from a four-day camping trip to North Timp Point on the rim of the Grand Canyon. I painted each day. Here are three of my favorites.

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Ship in the Harbor

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Our group went down to San Diego’s Tuna Harbor Park and spent the morning painting. The Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum is adjacent and pretty much dominates the view from the edge of the harbor. I liked the shape of the … Continue reading →

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Sunset Cliffs with a Roiling Sea

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Sunset Cliffs, along San Diego’s shoreline, always has a grand vista for a painter. Its elevation gives broad views, and its warm sandstone formations contrast nicely with the sea. Sometimes, it also offers a roiling sea, as was the case … Continue reading →

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More Still Life Sketches

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Here are the other three still-life sketches from my Zoom sketching group. These scenes featured objects on a table.

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Still Lives Featuring Flowers

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Somehow I am behind in posting. I am going to post my recent sketches by topic so I can catch up. In August, my Tuesday evening Zoom group shifted to still lives, at first due to lack of models but … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning at Liberty Station

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday morning I sketched with the San Diego Urban Sketchers at Liberty Station. The water was calm and there were many paddle boaters out on the water.

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Outside in the Shade

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

I met up with friends to paint at San Diego’s Shelter Island. This time of year, the sun is hot, and we pretty much need to stand in the shade when painting. I was in the shadows of the next … Continue reading →

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