Tag Archives: California

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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Happy But With Issues

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

The couple on the bench near where I was painting this morning caught my attention, mainly because their body language was so strong. They stayed on the bench for more than an hour, maintained eye contact, examined each other’s faces, … Continue reading →

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Old Town Park with the San Diego Urban Sketchers

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I met up this morning with the San Diego Urban Sketchers in San Diego’s Old Town. A lot was going on, and eventually, I settled in and focused on a few elements, the flag pole, a little girl playing, people … Continue reading →

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Bonita Cove Morning

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

There is nothing like a day at Mission Bay’s Bonita Cove for beating the August heat with small children. Although the morning felt serene, there was also a lot of action in the wading area. I wanted to convey this … Continue reading →

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The Florida Canyon Traihead

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

One of my favorite San Diego views is the view of the Florida Canyon Trailhead from the Rose Garden at Balboa Park. It is especially compelling in late spring when our rainy season is ending, and the foliage is young … Continue reading →

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Last Sketch from Casa de Flores

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

By the time I started this third and final sketch from the San Diego Horticultural Society’s Spring Tour, I was tired enough to sit while painting, something I rarely do. I found a spot under a massive oak tree and … Continue reading →

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