Tag Archives: California

Cabrillo Bridge

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

The Cabrillo Bridge, sometimes known as the Laurel Street Bridge, is one of the entrances to Balboa Park and a much-loved San Diego landmark.  You may recognize the Museum of Man in the upper left corner and notice that I … Continue reading →

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They Must Be Snowbirds

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

We sat on the seawall feeling cold but sketching away, bundled up in jackets and long pants. They were down on the shoreline. Their limbs were bare, the kids played in the water. How could they stand the cold? They must … Continue reading →

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Father Daughter Frisbee

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

It was probably a little too cold to really sketch at the windy beach but I went anyway with a friend. We lasted a good hour and I caught this father and daughter as they played frisbee. The little girl … Continue reading →

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The Sun Was So Warm

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

  I was waiting for a friend on the patio of a cafe. The sun was so delightfully warm that I wanted to lean back and snooze. Looking around I noticed I wasn’t the only one with that desire and … Continue reading →

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Signs from the Women’s March in San Diego

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I spent the afternoon reworking my sketch from yesterday. Although I liked the chaotic energy of yesterday’s sketch, I also wanted to make it more of a cohesive story. In this redone sketch I have groups of figures standing together. … Continue reading →

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The Women’s March- San Diego

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

How uplifting to be part of the San Diego Women’s March on Washington and to use our voices and bodies to demonstrate for an inclusive America. The validation of being among so many people who are willing to call out the bullies … Continue reading →

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Garage Sale

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I had a terrific view of my neighbor’s garage sale from my bedroom window.  I liked the action of people looking over items on the tables and, now that we have finally had some rain in San Diego, the contrast of the … Continue reading →

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