Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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

Because of the Gardeners

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Balboa Park has become something of a steady date in the heat. Its shade, beauty, peace, and variety are a huge draw. Today I painted in Alcazar Garden, a formal garden with boxwood hedges and mature tropical plants. I was … Continue reading →

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Five Days on the North Rim

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

We camped on the edge of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, not in the park, but along the Rainbow Trail in Kaibab Forest. If you look closely at this painting, you can see our two campers, my husband, sister, and … Continue reading →

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The Thinker

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

The model for our Zoom sketching session yesterday had the air of a thinker. His eyes were wide open and he looked directly into the camera. His left hand in front of his face seemed to hold an idea that … Continue reading →

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Under the Coronado Bridge

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

It was early, but already hot, so I went to paint in the deep shadow beneath the Coronado Bridge. At first, it seemed too industrial, and I thought I might move on. But I began to look at the big … Continue reading →

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Across from Maintenance

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday was so hot. We went to paint at Inspiration Point in Balboa Park but before we knew it, it was too hot to paint in the sunshine. One by one, we made our way down to a shaded pool … Continue reading →

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Morning in the Eucalyptus Grove

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Eucalyptus trees have made a home in San Diego and can be seen just about everywhere around town. They are invasive, messy, brittle, and incredibly beautiful with their mix of dusty pastel colors. In the early morning light today, the … Continue reading →

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Orchids

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

The colors of the orchids on a table across the room command my attention. Is it a form of meditation to sit and dwell in the colors or is it just a way of passing time? Probably both, but in … Continue reading →

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