Tag Archives: California

Hillside Near Rancho Bernardo

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

It is hot and dry in San Diego County just now and there was not a lot of shade this morning where I was sketching near the Bernardo Winery northeast of San Diego. I love the brown and yellow in … Continue reading →

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Woodie Fest at Moonlight Bay

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Urban Sketchers met today at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas to sketch vintage cars at the Woodie Fest. As I was looking around I came across three men making music along the edge of the show. I quickly … Continue reading →

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On the Steps of the Student Union

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

A group of students met up on the steps of the student union at San Diego State University  just long enough for me to do a quick sketch with pastel pencil and gouache. It was late in the day and … Continue reading →

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West Side of SDSU

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I had forgotten how much I like sketching up at the college. Between the gardens and patios there are many inviting scenes to sketch including this one on the west side of campus. I like the southern California feel of … Continue reading →

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Deep Thoughts on a Patio

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

This is a quick gouache sketch of three men thinking deep thoughts at the end of the day. 

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Near Estero Trail

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I am in Colorado now but want to post this last sketch made earlier this week along the Estero Trail in Inverness California. Some of the water in the estuary glistened from the setting sun and some was far more … Continue reading →

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Annie, Painting Above Inverness

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I spent three days painting with my cousin, Annie Lewis.  Annie is an accomplished and talented artist whose work can be found at the Door Art Gallery. She is also a tremendously generous teacher.  It was wonderful to paint alongside … Continue reading →

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