Tag Archives: California

Streetlight on a Moonless Night

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

The moonless sky was gorgeous tonight. There were layers of color in it and the lights on the canyon across from us gleamed.  I took a few photos and used them for guidance on this sketch, working in the light … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Garden

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I was planning on refining yesterday’s sketch but when I got up to the college a large delivery truck was blocking the view that I painted yesterday. As it turned out, this was good luck for me. I walked on … Continue reading →

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Kwaay Paay Peak above the Sycamores

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

It has been a few years since I visited the Padre Dam area of Mission Trails Park but now that I am reminded of its beauty I will go back more often. Sometimes I start the day by doing several … Continue reading →

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Skyfari!

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I was sketching at the San Diego Zoo today and this scene brought back good memories. My kids used to love waving from the Skyfari, or tram ride. So I relished the enthusiasm of this small child as she waved at … Continue reading →

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Los Peñasquitos Lagoon

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

A few weeks ago I sketched at Los Peñasquitos Lagoon. Although I liked that sketch I thought it was missing signs of life.  Today I went back and did a rough sketch of the same scene, this time using much … Continue reading →

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Stormy Morning at Pacific Beach

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

We had windy and cloudy day and I was able to get out to Pacific Beach to sketch the sky and breakers.

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Field Trip Revised

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

This is a larger and more carefully drawn version of my post from October 25. I wanted to do a better job capturing the liveliness of a very large class of students taking a field trip to Balboa Park in San … Continue reading →

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