Tag Archives: Landscape

Saturday Morning at Miramar Reservoir

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday, a wonderful local artist, Jami Wright, gave a demonstration at our San Diego Watercolor Society’s monthly paintout. She showed us how to use a variety of tools, sponges, scrapers, brushers, and materials, salt, mediums, splatter, and sprays, to increase … Continue reading →

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Going Down the Hill

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

The Thursday painters met near Lake Murray this week. One of the artists brought her gorgeous red ’50s Chevy for us to paint. I was a bit fearful of the challenge, so made the car small and let the rest … Continue reading →

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Scrapping Shapes at Balboa Park

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

Earlier this week I volunteered at the SDWS to manage a three day workshop. The visiting artist was Pat Moseuk, an abstract painter who uses credit cards along with other tools to achieve a particular look with her paintings. I … Continue reading →

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Beach Night!

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

Friday evening, we met at Bonita Cove in San Diego for a cookout and bonfire. My husband and I were the first to arrive; as retirees, it was our job to occupy one of the fire rings while the workers … Continue reading →

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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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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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