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Beach Night!

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

Friday evening, we met at Bonita Cove in San Diego for a cookout and bonfire. My husband and I were the first to arrive; as retirees, it was our job to occupy one of the fire rings while the workers … Continue reading →

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Along a Path, Late

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

We walked along the Bataquitos Lagoon path as the sun set yesterday. The evening was pleasant, and we stayed late, using flashlights to find our way. I liked how the pool of light surrounded the two people ahead of us, … Continue reading →

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Two Vases, Side by Side

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

I was in the kitchen, changing the water in a few vases. It was early, and the sun came through the window, illuminating the water in the vase on the left. I liked the contrast to the opaque vase on … Continue reading →

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The Plant by the Window

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

This houseplant sits on a table near the plants in the patio garden. I like the close-up of the plant’s features against the mix of shrubbery outside.

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Three Twenty-Minute Sketches

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

I sketched at the San Diego watercolor gallery today during the weekly figure drawing session. I love doing 20-minute sketches. The time limit speeds up the decision-making, and I get a stronger, more immediate result. There is only a moment … Continue reading →

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Early Morning at Inspiration Point

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

This is from Inspiration Point at Balboa Park, our nearby city park. I was there very early one winter morning and took photos, which I embellished quite a bit to convey how the early morning light felt to me.

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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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