Category Archives: Plein Air

Striped Towel at Dusk

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

I love sketching people on the move. This is from Hapuna Beach, Hawaii, where I was drawing with pastels after a long swim. I saw a man going down to the water with a towel for his companion. They both … Continue reading →

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Summers Past Farm

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

The Thursday Plein Air group painted at a small flower farm in east San Diego County. I liked this view of one of the old farm cottages surrounded by shade and foliage.

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A Southern Arizona Mesquite Tree

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

We went to Southern Arizona for a long weekend. The first morning I was up before the sun and sketched the first rays of sunshine as it came over the Cochise Mountains onto the desert floor and the bare branches … Continue reading →

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Coarsegold Painting Trip

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

I had a great time camping with several artist-friends earlier this week. The Fresno River and the surrounding area inspired and kept us all busy. We shared our work throughout the day, and seeing the work of the others caused … Continue reading →

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Sketching in the Dark

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

From the first campfire of the new camping year, such fun to be with good artist friends!

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Junípero Serra Museum

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Junípero Serra Museum is an iconic San Diego landmark. It sits on a hill with views to the west of Mission Beach and Pacific Beach, to the southwest of our downtown, and to the north of Mission Valley. I usually … Continue reading →

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Sharing a Towel

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Today is Constitution Day in Mexico, and the beach here in San Pancho was full of people enjoying the long weekend. A lot was going on, and I had trouble deciding what to sketch. Eventually, I noticed a young couple … Continue reading →

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