Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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Beach Night!

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

Friday evening, we met at Bonita Cove in San Diego for a cookout and bonfire. My husband and I were the first to arrive; as retirees, it was our job to occupy one of the fire rings while the workers … Continue reading →

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Along a Path, Late

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

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

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

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

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

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

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

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

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

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

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

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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