Tag Archives: California

Old Naval Training Center

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Thursday, our plein air group painted at Liberty Station, the former Naval Training Center in San Diego. It is a large complex with tree-lined promenades, old Spanish-style buildings, and large open fields where recruits once learned to march. I chose … Continue reading →

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Around the Lake

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Our plein air group met at Santee Lakes this morning. The air was still, the trees were losing their leaves, and it was a perfect morning for painting reflections.

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Late Afternoon at Lake Murray

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

It was around 3 pm, and the sun’s glare reflected on the lake and through the people fishing. I especially liked the shadows that the people cast.

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Leo Carrillo City Park

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

We went up to Leo Carrillo Park in Carlsbad, north of San Diego, to paint trees. These trees have leaves year-round, but their limbs were too beautiful to hide.

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Nothing Static Here

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I started this little sketch when I was at Lake Murray last Thursday. It was my second piece, and I only had enough time to put in the base coat. Later at home, I added details to show that it … Continue reading →

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Fall Comes to San Diego

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Wild winds blew in cold air and some rain overnight, which was a change for us here in San Diego. Our Thursday group met this morning at Lake Murray Reservoir, not too far from my house. Its normally placid waters … Continue reading →

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A Painter Paints

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Our Thursday Plein Air group met at Harbor Island near the San Diego Airport. One of the painters standing close to the bay was backlit by the morning light bouncing off the sky and water. He was very focused, and … Continue reading →

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