Tag Archives: California

Lake Murray on an October Morning

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I had eucalyptus trees on my mind when I set off for Lake Murray early this morning. But the lake itself captivated me and the trees became secondary elements. I could have spent the day watching the light and wind … Continue reading →

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Masks in the Pumpkin Patch

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

There were lots of parents and kids at the pumpkin patch this morning, and each sported a masks. Not the traditional sort of Halloween masks, but the the new normal kind. I squeezed in as many people as I could … Continue reading →

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The Sun Comes Up on a Misty Morning

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

The marine layer was still heavy when I met my friends at San Dieguito Lagoon. The pathways of the tidal flow were beautiful and immediately became my focus. The sun, masked by fog, was just showing above the hills, and … Continue reading →

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Painter at the End of the Garden

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Last Friday, after finishing ‘Because of the Gardeners,’ it was still early. I looked around thinking that I could at least get a good start on a second piece. I noticed how the walkways led to my friend, who was … Continue reading →

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Under the Coronado Bridge

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

It was early, but already hot, so I went to paint in the deep shadow beneath the Coronado Bridge. At first, it seemed too industrial, and I thought I might move on. But I began to look at the big … Continue reading →

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A Tangle of Eucalyptus Trees

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I brought this sketch home on Friday from Balboa Park, thinking I would rework it. I painted it in the middle of a sunny day, but it looks like it was painted at night. There was a paved sidewalk curving … Continue reading →

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North Chapel

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

As I drive past it, I often admire the chapel at the former Naval Training Center in San Diego. Yesterday I stood across from it and spent a few hours wondering about all the people who may have attended services … Continue reading →

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