Tag Archives: Mission Trails Regional Park

A Plein Air Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I intended to make and send a Thanksgiving greeting, but time got away from me. However, I painted this on Tuesday at the nearby Mission Trails Park in San Diego, and got to thinking that it summarizes much of what … Continue reading →

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Kwaay Paay Peak above the Sycamores

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

It has been a few years since I visited the Padre Dam area of Mission Trails Park but now that I am reminded of its beauty I will go back more often. Sometimes I start the day by doing several … Continue reading →

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Two Boulders on South Fortuna Mountain

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

This sketch is based on the one I posted two days ago, Sunset from South Fortuna Mountain. In this version the size of the boulders in increased, there is less sky, and the colors are quite a bit stronger. It … Continue reading →

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Sunset from South Fortuna Mountain

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

This is a quick 5 X 8 inch sketch in a small Moleskine sketchbook. We were hiking in Mission Trails Regional Park as the sun set into the Pacific Ocean. The beauty of the boulders and mountain tops against the … Continue reading →

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