Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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Masks in the Pumpkin Patch

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

There were lots of parents and kids at the pumpkin patch this morning, and each sported a masks. Not the traditional sort of Halloween masks, but the the new normal kind. I squeezed in as many people as I could … Continue reading →

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The Sun Comes Up on a Misty Morning

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

The marine layer was still heavy when I met my friends at San Dieguito Lagoon. The pathways of the tidal flow were beautiful and immediately became my focus. The sun, masked by fog, was just showing above the hills, and … Continue reading →

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Painter at the End of the Garden

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Last Friday, after finishing ‘Because of the Gardeners,’ it was still early. I looked around thinking that I could at least get a good start on a second piece. I noticed how the walkways led to my friend, who was … Continue reading →

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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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