Tag Archives: Beach

Haycraft Beach

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning I went to the nearby Haycraft Beach on Maui for a last morning of painting. It is a little county park with friendly waves, and I settled into a place in the shade while I marveled at the … Continue reading →

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Two Kids at the Sea

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Two boys, along with their parents and grandparents, are staying in a condo at the same Maui complex as we are. The kids move pretty quickly from beach to sand to pool, and I admire their zest. I have been … Continue reading →

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Three Morning Sketches

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

I came early to the Maui beach this morning, along with my small 9 x 9 inch sketchbook. This is a great size for the windy beach and quick sketches. Here are three scenes that caught my eye.

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Reader at the Beach

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

This reader’s absorption in his book caught my eye. The sea was wild around him but apparently not wild enough to distract him from the plot of his beach book. As an avid reader myself, I know this feeling and … Continue reading →

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Glorietta Bay

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I went out to Glorietta Bay on nearby Coronado Island and began to paint, thinking that the mid morning fog would lift and the sea and sky would turn into glorious blues. As you can see, I was mistaken. Even … Continue reading →

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In the Waves

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

It was a stormy evening and I sketched my grown kids as they played in the waves. I liked the way they leapt into the swells, raising their arms, and shouting. It was good to see them having so much … Continue reading →

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Looking North along Waimanalo Beach

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning I got up early and walked down to the beach for this sketch. Yesterday I painted the view along the beach looking south. Today’s sketch is from the same spot but looking north.

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