Category Archives: Plein Air

Second Sketch from Casa de Flores

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

An abundance of flowers and plants is such a delight. This is my second sketch from the San Diego Horticulture Society’s Spring Tour, and I focused on a beautiful agave. I liked how the surrounding flowers accentuated its long leaves … Continue reading →

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Pulling in the Boat

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I was over at Tidelands Park in Coronado and sketched a view of the San Diego Harbor. It was low tide, so these two had an extra-long way to pull in their rowboat. I liked the shape of their boat … Continue reading →

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El Cajon Mountain

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I went out to El Monte Park in Lakeside, California, with the San Deigo Watercolor Society for our monthly paintout. Although it is only 20 miles away, the feel of the area is of mountainous desert and it is very … Continue reading →

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A Perky Little Bush

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

A few weeks ago, we took a trip up through Northern California. There was some snow which is always a treat for this Southern Californian. While sitting in our camper, I looked out the window and saw the shapes of … Continue reading →

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Down at the Harbor

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I went down to the Embarcadero to paint San Diego’s historical boats at the Maritime Museum. There were eight or ten of them representing different eras, from sailing ships through submarines. None of them were decked out in pastels, but … Continue reading →

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Palm Canyon’s Ferns, Roots, and Trees

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Palm Canyon, in San Diego’s Balboa Park, is multi-level. There is a place you can stand by the roots of a great banyan tree and look across to a pedestrian bridge that goes over it as well and look down … Continue reading →

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A Walk at Leo Carrillo Park

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Saturday, I painted at Leo Carrillo Park, along with others from the San Diego Watercolor Society. The park features an historic California-style rancho, complete with buildings, gardens, tools, and animals. I liked the contrast of the flat, dusty dirt roads … Continue reading →

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