Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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Along a Path, Late

We walked along the Bataquitos Lagoon path as the sun set yesterday. The evening was pleasant, and we stayed late, using flashlights to find our way. I liked how the pool of light surrounded the two people ahead of us, … Continue reading

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Two Vases, Side by Side

I was in the kitchen, changing the water in a few vases. It was early, and the sun came through the window, illuminating the water in the vase on the left. I liked the contrast to the opaque vase on … Continue reading

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Along the Nature Trail at Bataquitos Lagoon

The Thursday Plein Air painters met at Bataquitos Lagoon north of San Diego. I stood on a hillside above the nature trail and painted the view. A small group paused below me while the two children compared flowers that they … Continue reading

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The Plant by the Window

This houseplant sits on a table near the plants in the patio garden. I like the close-up of the plant’s features against the mix of shrubbery outside.

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Sagebrush

It is easy for me to overlook sagebrush, a ubiquitous plant found across the southwest, but on a spring day with distant mountains in the background, the muted colors of sagebrush got a second look.

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Last Cow Painting from Spider Ranch

It was so much fun painting cows at Spider Ranch. Here is one more. I like the bend of the bold red cow’s neck.

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Calf with Two Sitting Cows at the End of the Day

This gouache piece was painted at nearly the same time and spot as yesterday’s. Many cows were there, and I selected two sitting ones in hopes that they might stay still long enough to sketch. There was a peaceful evening … Continue reading

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