Category Archives: Landscape

Journaling on a Dune

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

We are at Topsail Beach, North Carolina, for my husband’s family reunion. This beautiful part of the country, with its gorgeous beach, warm water, and steady breeze, makes an excellent setting for a week-long get-together. And it is a fabulous … Continue reading →

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On the Bay

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Thursday Painters met on Vacation Island in Mission Bay. It was an overcast morning, almost cool, with many people out enjoying the water. The clouds blocked the sun and gave a gentle evenness to the surroundings.

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Canyon Light

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

This sketch is painted from nearly the same spot along the San Miguel River near Telluride, as was yesterday’s post. I painted it about two hours earlier than ‘Canyon Shade,’ and the lighting was so different. In this one, the … Continue reading →

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Canyon Shade

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

I painted along the San Miguel River near Telluride this morning. There was wonderful, deep shade along the canyon path that made the yellow pop.

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Surfrider Way

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

I sketched twice this week from the corner of Surfrider Way and North Pacific Street in Oceanside. The steep street gives a good view of the roundabout where beachgoers unload their gear. I used a 15 x 22-inch sheet of … Continue reading →

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Sunset Silhouettes

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

The Oceanside Plein Air Festival ended its fifth day with a harbor paint-out. It was still hot when we started, and a few painters took shelter in the shade of a building. I liked the contrast between the bright sky … Continue reading →

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Leaves at Buena Vista Lagoon

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

We went to Buena Vista Lagoon in Oceanside today to paint. It was hot, so I stood underneath a tree and did a close-up of its leaves while I enjoyed the shade.

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