Category Archives: Plein Air

First Day at the Oceanside Plein Air Festival

Posted on July 15, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

It was great to spend the day in Oceanside painting with some 100 artists at the city’s second annual Plein Air Festival. The festival lasts eight days, and I hope I learn a lot from seeing the work of the … Continue reading →

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Morning Sun

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Waking up to the first rays of sun is one of the best parts of camping.

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Tree in the Forest

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

My brother loves the trees on his 80 acres, and today I sketched one of his favorites. It sits in a ponderosa grove on the mesa and, with its split trunk, coloring, and heights, is particularly striking. I did not … Continue reading →

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Great-Nephew in a Swing

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

The very youngest member of our group is wild about swinging under the pine trees, especially when pushed by his Granny. I like this quick sketch because it eliminates all the business going on nearby and focuses on the most … Continue reading →

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Family Reunion

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Family reunions are so much fun, especially ones with twenty-some people aged from 1 to 76. Here is a composite sketch showing some of the people and camping setups at our annual family reunion. Imagine twice the number of people … Continue reading →

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Wildflowers in a Cup

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

These wildflowers were too beautiful not to paint.

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Art and Chat

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Our family reunion is off to a good start. Today I sketched with a few of my sibs as we chatted the morning away.

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