Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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A Stay- Home Order, Again

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Our California Hospitals are at capacity and so our state has had to order us to stay home again. I am glad our governor is taking action but am sad that I will not be going out painting for some … Continue reading →

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South Bay Salt Works

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

My friend said, “Let’s paint at the South Bay Salt Works.” I looked up the building on the Internet and thought it seemed too industrial. But I went anyway, and when I stood looking up at the old building, cranes, … Continue reading →

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Reflection Pond in December

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

It was a gorgeous December day in San Diego, warm, bright, and perfect for a painting trip to the reflection pond at Balboa Park. Before leaving the house, I had the thought to paint the pond with the Timken Museum … Continue reading →

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San Diego Bay Wildlife Refuge

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

About 20 years ago the south end of the San Diego Bay was restored into a wildlife refuge. The railroad was dismantled, roads were removed, and channels were cut. Now the area is a rich marsh full of birds and … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Cactus Is Getting Ready

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Our longtime Christmas cactus surprised us by bursting into its holiday colors a few weeks ago. I moved it outside in June and it seems that it relishes its new location on the patio table. I can see it from … Continue reading →

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The Carver

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Our model for our Tuesday Zoom sketching session was a wood block artist and he posed as though he were carving. It was a beautiful pose with strong light and shadow.

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Bayside Artist

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

My friend and I were painting at Kanaka Landing in Liberty Station, here in San Diego. We were standing at our easels and my friend said, “All we need is someone to come and sit on this bench.” An hour … Continue reading →

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