Tag Archives: California

View From Mary’s Patio

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

Our Thursday group painted from the patio of one of our members. The sky in the west was heavy with clouds, and the coastal sage scrub and new greens seemed happy from our recent rains. A decade ago, the hillside … Continue reading →

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The Runner

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

Mission Trails Park in San Diego has miles of dirt paths for runners—and for the artists who want to paint there, too.

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Fletcher Cove on an August Morning

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning, the San Diego Urban Sketchers met at Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach. The cove is a narrow stretch of beach that opens from a space between steep hillsides. We painted from a lookout point that looked down on … Continue reading →

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Two Mourning Doves on My Fence

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

I love the black spots on the wings of mourning doves; perhaps I over-exaggerated them.

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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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What Have We Here?

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

This is from my Tourmaline Beach series. I noticed the serenity of the morning and wanted to show it by capturing the leisurely focus of a beachcomber. I tried to make it clear that she was absorbed in looking for … Continue reading →

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