Tag Archives: California

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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Looking Across Tomales Bay

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I am with my cousin happily sketching for three days near Inverness California. We had a great start this morning along the edge of Tomales Bay with some fog and gorgeous vistas. There was a lot of movement in the … Continue reading →

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Balboa Park, on the Sixth Avenue Side

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I did such a quick sketch and then told myself I would finish it at home. I had no time yesterday and this morning I found that I like it the way it is, especially the rough shapes and the … Continue reading →

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Along the Patio’s Edge

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

This is a sketch of the edging along our irregular back patio in San Diego. It is amazing what a difference the end of the drought makes to our flower bed. For the past few years this bed featured dirt … Continue reading →

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