Category Archives: Plein Air

Artist on a Pier

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Watercolor Society was out at Shoreline Park for our monthly paintout. Shoreline Park overlooks the Americas Cup Harbor, and a marina bursting with boats. It is framed by the hills of Point Loma and is a favored … Continue reading →

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Down by the Bay

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

This was painted at Dana Point along San Diego‘s Mission Bay.

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Clothesline in the Woods

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

The towels were so bright against the forest background that I had to sketch them.

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Path Between Juniper Trees

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

This is a closeup sketch of a path along a meadow edge in Colorado at my brother’s place. I like the shapes of the junipers and want to capture these each time I visit.

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Waiting to Kayak

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Something locals and tourists enjoy in the San Diego area is kayaking along the caves of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve and Underwater Park. You can rent a kayak and go out with a guide for a few hours. Last … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning at El Monte Park

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

El Monte Park was the San Diego Watercolor Society’s June Paintout location, a perfect place for artists, walkers, and dogs to enjoy a morning together. The contrast between the shaded oak grove and the sunny field caught my eye, and … Continue reading →

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Eucalyptus on a Bonita Hillside

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Bonita Museum and Culture Center hosted a Plein Air Paintout today to open its cross-border exhibition, Beyond the Border. Bonita is a small city between San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico, and is in a perfect location for a dual show. … Continue reading →

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