Tag Archives: Painting

Running up the Path

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I was sitting on a shady bench in the Japanese Friendship Garden at Balboa Park, thinking about how to show the sunlight on the path. I noticed three young women, probably in their early years of high school, running up … Continue reading →

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San Carlos Canyon View

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

One of my friends lives on a canyon in San Carlos, a neighborhood in San Digo. She has an incredible view from her patio that goes all the way across town, practically to the sea. She graciously opened her home, … Continue reading →

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Five Sunflowers

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I wanted to make this a little abstract by emphasizing the geometric shapes of the water in the vase and the windows in the back right. I wonder if I should try placing the vase so that it is a … Continue reading →

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Welcome Small Human!

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I have not seen him yet, but my sister sent pictures of her first grandchild, who is totally gorgeous. Is there anything as beautiful as a newborn child? I have trouble working from photos, regardless of subject. I tend to … Continue reading →

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Trunks in a Meadow

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

  I love the look of tree trunks against the grasses and shrubs in a meadow. And I also like the layered look that the different grasses in a field make, stretching from edge to edge. I did not have … Continue reading →

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Cabin Near Estes Park

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday I wrote about trying to find the cabin near Estes Park that once belonged to my college roommate’s family. Today, with directions from my friend, I was able to find it. Part of the problem, in addition to the … Continue reading →

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Rocky Mountain National Park Overlook

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

Forty some years ago, I spent some time in the Estes Park Colorado area with my college roommate. I remember how beautiful it was and I was eager to see it all again. This morning I drove up into the … Continue reading →

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