Tag Archives: California

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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Surfers at Tourmaline Beach

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

We have had the most beautiful days in San Diego, and the surfers have noticed. Clad in their wetsuits, they have returned to the beaches, much to the delight of onlookers like me.

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Low Tide at Tourmaline Beach

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

I liked the slow zig-zag of the gentle waves as they broke on Tourmaline Beach at low tide.

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At the Edge

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

I painted most of this en Plein air, a few weeks ago, and liked most of it, especially the brushmarks. But it had an awkward building on the left where the pond is now. After reworking it this morning, I … Continue reading →

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Barn with Artists

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Watercolor Society met today at the Santee Historical Society for its February Paintout. Kevin Liddell gave us some tips about perspective, and then we all worked to show something about this old barn, which was built more … Continue reading →

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Early One Sunny Morning in San Francisco

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

We were in San Francisco this morning and I did a few sketches as a sunny and bright dawn lit up the skyline. There are so many buildings and windows in this beautiful city; this is a simplified interpretation.

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