Category Archives: Landscape

Sandman on the Beach

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

I went out to Coronado Island with the Thursday painters, expecting to paint the famous holiday decorations at the Hotel Del Coronado. Instead, I was charmed by a sturdy sandman at the edge of the beach. I guess this is … Continue reading →

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Boulders and Trees

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

This week I drove out to Ramona Grasslands Preserve. It was a cool day, quiet and overcast, and we saw coyotes, hawks, and cows. The native grass will not be visible until we get some rain, so for now, the … Continue reading →

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Haycraft Beach

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning I went to the nearby Haycraft Beach on Maui for a last morning of painting. It is a little county park with friendly waves, and I settled into a place in the shade while I marveled at the … Continue reading →

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Heralding a Great Swimming Day

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

This is a view of the sun rising over the Haleakala Volcano in Maui. The volcano is still in shadow, but the sun is bouncing light onto the mountainside. Where the sun hits the water directly, there is a blinding … Continue reading →

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Dragoon Mountains

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

We visited relatives in Southern Arizona near the Dragoon Mountains. Our hosts were terrific and entertained us with visiting, biking, hiking, feasting, throwing a frisbee for the dogs, and admiring the landscape as it changed throughout the day. The Dragoon … Continue reading →

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Balboa Park Sky

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

The Cabrillo Bridge spans the freeway that cuts through the edge of Balboa Park in San Diego. From it, you can see the steep canyon side and the towers of the Museum of Us that rise above the foliage. It … Continue reading →

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October Light at Trevi Hills Winery

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Watercolor Society painted today at the Trevi Hills Winery in Lakeside. This was our first large paintout in twenty-one months and something to celebrate. The light was sharp and fierce, backlighting the olive trees, grapevines, and dried … Continue reading →

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