Category Archives: Landscape

Torrey Pines Beach

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

It is worth the 30-minute drive to paint at Torrey Pines. The day was gorgeous, slightly cold, and windy enough for good wave action. I focused on capturing the water current and cloud action with my brushstrokes. This is a … Continue reading →

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San Diego Bay

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

It was a gorgeous morning and I painted with the San Diego Watercolor Society’s Wednesday Painters. We were at Seaport Village looking out on the San Diego Bay. This view has the Coronado Bridge in the background. The tide was moving … Continue reading →

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Kwaay Paay Peak above the Sycamores

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

It has been a few years since I visited the Padre Dam area of Mission Trails Park but now that I am reminded of its beauty I will go back more often. Sometimes I start the day by doing several … Continue reading →

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Los Peñasquitos Lagoon

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

A few weeks ago I sketched at Los Peñasquitos Lagoon. Although I liked that sketch I thought it was missing signs of life.  Today I went back and did a rough sketch of the same scene, this time using much … Continue reading →

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Stormy Morning at Pacific Beach

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

We had windy and cloudy day and I was able to get out to Pacific Beach to sketch the sky and breakers.

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Field Trip to Balboa Park

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Just as I was finishing up yesterday I looked across the lily pond and noticed a class of students walking energetically behind their teacher along the other side. I was charmed by their quick pace and by their reflections in … Continue reading →

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The Lily Pond Again

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

This was my third morning at the Lily Pond in San Diego’s Balboa Park and I got closer to what I would like to show about the pond and its reflections today. I now know that the choice of a … Continue reading →

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