Category Archives: Landscape

Walking the Dogs

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

It was hot, but the young man and his dogs did not seem to notice. They walked briskly past me, whereas I was sheltering under a big shade tree at our local reservoir, Lake Murray.

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Last Day of September

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

It is still hot in San Diego, and the spring green grasses on our canyons have long turned to dried-out straw. The yellow against the deep green of the trees are a lovely combination. I was at Lake Muray and … Continue reading →

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Gardening in the Shade

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning I painted in my friend’s garden. It is so nice to have mature trees that provide abundant shade this time of year when it is still warm.

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Jumping Waves

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Looking back in my sketchbook, I found this rough sketch. I was sketching people at the beach on a late July evening. This little guy was having a great time jumping waves and flinging seaweed with his father. Now that … Continue reading →

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Artist on a Pier

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Watercolor Society was out at Shoreline Park for our monthly paintout. Shoreline Park overlooks the Americas Cup Harbor, and a marina bursting with boats. It is framed by the hills of Point Loma and is a favored … Continue reading →

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Between the Lightning and the Moon

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

The North Carolina Beach was beautiful, and at night, the energy from the thunderstorms seemed almost otherworldly. I took a series of night photos and particularly loved the ones with reflections.

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Summer Nights along the Beach

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

There is something about seeing people in nature that makes me want to show it in a painting. This is especially true when the beauty of the place seems to cast a spell so that the people especially enjoy and … Continue reading →

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