Category Archives: Landscape

Late Afternoon at Lake Murray

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

It was around 3 pm, and the sun’s glare reflected on the lake and through the people fishing. I especially liked the shadows that the people cast.

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Lake Murray Study

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Lake Murray is part of the San Diego Mission Trails Regional Park and a great place to walk, bike, and paint. Every direction has a beautiful view, but the view looking west from the boat launch area may be my … Continue reading →

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Leo Carrillo City Park

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

We went up to Leo Carrillo Park in Carlsbad, north of San Diego, to paint trees. These trees have leaves year-round, but their limbs were too beautiful to hide.

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San Diego Bay

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

It was a perfect day for watching the bay go by.

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Nothing Static Here

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I started this little sketch when I was at Lake Murray last Thursday. It was my second piece, and I only had enough time to put in the base coat. Later at home, I added details to show that it … Continue reading →

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Fall Comes to San Diego

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Wild winds blew in cold air and some rain overnight, which was a change for us here in San Diego. Our Thursday group met this morning at Lake Murray Reservoir, not too far from my house. Its normally placid waters … Continue reading →

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Along the Mississippi River

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

We drove from Kansas City to Chicago last week and followed the Mississippi River through most of Iowa. The river, the farm fields, and the striking fall colors made it hard to keep my eyes on the road at times. … Continue reading →

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