Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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That House on Adams Street

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

We have been taking long walks and venturing along roads we would not normally go along. Yesterday we came across a house on a corner lot that must belong to dedicated gardeners. There was a wonderful collection of colors, textures, … Continue reading →

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Aloe on a Coffee Table

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

This little aloe plant exerts a cheerful presence on the coffee table. Its petals have a mix of muted colors that, as much as I look at them, I can’t quite describe with my paint brush.

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Reading Outside in the Age of Coronavirus

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

After a week of rain, our typically gorgeous San Diego weather has returned. We walked up to the college prepared to linger a little longer than the usual brisk walk allowed under the sheltering-in-place guidelines. My husband had his book, … Continue reading →

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Avoiding COVID-19

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I got a photo showing my son and his beloved in face masks, which are now required in most parts of California whenever we leave our homes. There was a lot of expression in their faces, and I played around … Continue reading →

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For Alana

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

For Alana, who sent me a bouquet of sunflowers out of the blue. After a month of sheltering in place, the sunflowers are an incredible richness. I have had such fun looking at them, moving them around the house, thinking … Continue reading →

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By the Front Door

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Sheltering in place has caused me to notice how much I like where we live. I cleaned out some of the big planters by the front door and then had the pleasure of painting them twice without rushing at all. … Continue reading →

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Plants on a Patio

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I have been so distracted by the coronavirus news that focusing on a sketch has been quite a challenge. It felt good today to actually finish a painting. These pots are on our back deck and are such a pleasure … Continue reading →

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