Category Archives: Telling a Story

Of Two Minds

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

It was a cool, misty morning along Santa Monica Beach, but still, not everyone wanted to go home.

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In a Quiet Moment

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

I like this portrait of my husband. I captured his pensive look and quiet mood, perhaps because I was able to work live for the first 15 minutes or so. I drew the big shapes quickly with red pastel chalk … Continue reading →

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Making Music in the Park

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

I went to paint Marston House in Balboa Park with the Thursday Plein Air group and expected to paint a grand mansion. Instead, my attention was drawn to a group of toddlers and their parents making music in the park.

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My Sister Buys a Blanket

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

We visited the market in San Pancho, where many beautiful blankets were for sale. My sister opened several of them and carefully examined each one with the shop owner’s help. I like this scene because the light coming through the … Continue reading →

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Morning on the Balcony

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

Another great thing about vacations is watching the morning arrive.

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Chess by the Sea

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

The sky was darkening, but the chess players were undeterred.

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Tag!

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

Inspiration Point is along an edge of San Diego’s Balboa Park. It has enormous cypress trees, perfect for a game of tag.

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