Tag Archives: California

Cleaning up the Kayak

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

I sketched today at the West Basin along San Diego Bay. The water was full of people on paddleboards, kayaks, and such. But the color of the building across the parking lot caught my eye, so I turned my back … Continue reading →

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Camping in the Laguna Mountains

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

The Laguna Mountains rise to about 6,000 feet (1800 meters) in eastern San Diego County. The area is full of meadows, tall pines, and oaks. The Lagunas are a delightful place year-round, particularly in the midst of summer heat. We … Continue reading →

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A Lagoon Near Del Mar

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

The days where we can comfortably stand in the sunshine and paint for hours in San Diego usually come to an end in June. So I went to San Dieguito Lagoon near the Del Mar Fairgrounds, and enjoyed the good … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 15, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I have been Zoom sketching on Tuesday evenings with my cousin’s group in Fresno since the spring. They are accomplished and supportive, so a great group to draw with each week. They have a steady group of interesting models. Every … Continue reading →

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A Stay- Home Order, Again

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Our California Hospitals are at capacity and so our state has had to order us to stay home again. I am glad our governor is taking action but am sad that I will not be going out painting for some … Continue reading →

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San Diego Bay Wildlife Refuge

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

About 20 years ago the south end of the San Diego Bay was restored into a wildlife refuge. The railroad was dismantled, roads were removed, and channels were cut. Now the area is a rich marsh full of birds and … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Cactus Is Getting Ready

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Our longtime Christmas cactus surprised us by bursting into its holiday colors a few weeks ago. I moved it outside in June and it seems that it relishes its new location on the patio table. I can see it from … Continue reading →

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