Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

https://deliberatesketch.com/about-me/

In the Mediterranean Garden

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

My cousin, who is a superb artist, is in town for a few days. We went up to the college today and spent the day painting there. In the morning, we stood at our easels by the edge of the … Continue reading →

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More from Yesterday

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

These are two looser pieces from my sketching trip yesterday to the West Basin along San Diego Bay. It is the same subject matter of people and their gear, but I completed these more rapidly and with less planning.

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Cleaning up the Kayak

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

I sketched today at the West Basin along San Diego Bay. The water was full of people on paddleboards, kayaks, and such. But the color of the building across the parking lot caught my eye, so I turned my back … Continue reading →

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My Friend Took a Nap

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Our Zoom model tonight was delayed, so my friend did a good deed and volunteered to pose. But sometimes if you sit still a minute, you just fall asleep. She got a nap, and the rest of us had fun … Continue reading →

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Camping in the Laguna Mountains

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

The Laguna Mountains rise to about 6,000 feet (1800 meters) in eastern San Diego County. The area is full of meadows, tall pines, and oaks. The Lagunas are a delightful place year-round, particularly in the midst of summer heat. We … Continue reading →

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Batter Up!

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Our Tuesday night Zoom model wore a baseball shirt and held a big bat. He looked wistfully off to the side and it was easy to imagine that he was dreaming of hitting a home run.

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Roller Skating at Liberty Station

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

There is a place in Liberty Station in San Diego where roller skaters of all skill levels gather. I went there today to practice sketching people in motion, which I did. But, after watching a bit, what I really wanted … Continue reading →

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