Tag Archives: California

Hiking into the Sun

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

I snapped a photo of my sisters and cousin a few weeks ago. I like the image because it is of my relatives and has a few large shapes that lend themselves to my painting style.

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Morning Run at Mast Park

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

I joined the Thursday Plein Air Painters yesterday morning at Mast Park near San Diego. I painted from a spot that emphasized the clear light and strong morning shadows.

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Tai Chi in a Swirl

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

A few days ago, I posted ‘Tai Chi at Sunset’. Yesterday, I made a second version. I am not sure which of the two I prefer. I wanted to say something about group exercise in the park at sunset, and … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi at Sunset

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Backlit people, especially ones doing Tai Chi at sunset, catch my eye!

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High Tide at Cabrillo

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday, I went to the tide pools at Cabrillo National Monument with the Thursday painters. I had a great time, but I was not satisfied with my plein air piece. Later, I painted this second piece at home, using the … Continue reading →

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Walking the Dog, III

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Something about the companionship of a dog and a person walking together catches my attention when I am out painting. This is especially true late in the southern California dry season with its sunbaked landscape. I like how the figures, … Continue reading →

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Walking the Dog, II

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

This is the third of a series that I seem to be working on. We just entered the last month of our dry season here in San Diego, and these sketches feature our straw-colored hills.

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