Category Archives: Landscape

View from Fort Sainte-Agathe

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Before we left Porquerolles this morning, we climbed up to the old Fort Sainte-Agathe, now a museum. All the island views were tempting from this lofty vantage point, but with just enough time for one quick sketch, I had to … Continue reading →

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Hiking under the Umbrella Trees of Porquerolles

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Porqueroles has many gorgeous trees, the umbrella tree prominent among these. The bright skies and warm days make the deep shadows from the umbrella trees particularly inviting to hikers and sketches alike.

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Plage d’Argent on Porquerolles

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Although the pace and quantity of people on Porquerolles Island differ from Nice, both seem to revolve around their beautiful beaches. Nice has a long and busy promenade with a continuous beach below, while Porquerolles has a series of small … Continue reading →

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Porquerolles Teaser

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

We arrived on the Mediterranean island of Porquerolles in time to watch the sunset while we ate dinner at the conference center where my husband is spending his week while I paint, swim, and hike. I was glad to see … Continue reading →

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Beach Scene

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

After enjoying the museums in Nice, we walked along the Promenade des Anglais. The promenade was busy, and sunbathers and swimmers packed the beach below, a perfect scene for a quick sketch. Somehow I made both the sea and the … Continue reading →

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Old Nice at Night

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

From our balcony and my admiring eyes.

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On a Misty Morning

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

The last time I painted at San Dieguito Lagoon, it was a bright, sparkling day. I hoped for a similar day yesterday so I could paint shimmering water; however, it was overcast with a very light drizzle, and the tide … Continue reading →

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