Category Archives: Telling a Story

Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

We made pumpkin people tonight by stacking two pumpkins, one for the head and one for the belly, and forks for the arms and hands. They were so cute that I had to paint them. Then, with a little help … Continue reading →

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At the Couch Office

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

– We each have a preferred place for working, and my daughter’s favorite place has long been the couch. She can work anywhere but is especially productive when curled up on a cozy couch with a pen, notebook, and computer. … Continue reading →

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Pursuing the Dream

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

My husband’s young cousin was married at a beautiful ceremony Saturday evening in the Chicago area. The newlyweds have a dream and are working hard at having it all; a home with a huge yard, many children, sunsets, and a … Continue reading →

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It was a sad Sunday for the Chiefs and their fans

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I don’t often watch football but I was in Kansas City with a preponderance of people who love the KC Chiefs. I was delighted to sit and sketch their expressions while the Chiefs battled their rival, the Buffalo Bills. It … Continue reading →

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Wedding Congratulations to an Adventurous Couple

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Saturday evening, we celebrated my nephew and his beloved. These two young people amaze me with their love of adventure, nature, and beauty, and I wanted to capture this feeling in the card I made for them.

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San Diego Harbor and Ships

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Sunday was a foggy morning, but the Urban Sketchers were in full force along the San Diego Harbor. The light was muted, beautiful, and in shades of blue, especially on the water’s surface. The last time I painted the Coronado … Continue reading →

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Balboa Park with the Urban Sketchers

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday afternoon I began to sketch a couple sitting on a log looking over at the gigantic Moreton Bay Fig Tree that dominates Balboa Park’s eastern side as you walk in from the parking lot. An arch from two yellow … Continue reading →

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