Tag Archives: Plein Air

People at Spanish Village

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Although I often paint figures, I am confused about how to place several into a landscape so that their relative sizes are believable. So I was happy when I saw that Peggi Kroll Roberts was offering a three session online … Continue reading →

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Cypress Trees at Casa del Rey

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Today we painted at the Casa del Rey Garden in Balboa Park. There were roses, palm trees, terraces, walkways, a wishing pond, and these two young cypress trees that totally caught my eye. I liked how their shape and color … Continue reading →

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Cypress Trees at Inspiration Point

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

A few vistas around San Diego are always on my mind, mostly because they are compellingly beautiful yet too challenging to portray adequately. One of these places is the rows of cypress trees at Inspiration Point in Balboa Park. I … Continue reading →

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Summers Past Farm

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

The Thursday Plein Air group painted at a small flower farm in east San Diego County. I liked this view of one of the old farm cottages surrounded by shade and foliage.

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A Southern Arizona Mesquite Tree

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

We went to Southern Arizona for a long weekend. The first morning I was up before the sun and sketched the first rays of sunshine as it came over the Cochise Mountains onto the desert floor and the bare branches … Continue reading →

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Coarsegold Painting Trip

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

I had a great time camping with several artist-friends earlier this week. The Fresno River and the surrounding area inspired and kept us all busy. We shared our work throughout the day, and seeing the work of the others caused … Continue reading →

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Sketching in the Dark

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

From the first campfire of the new camping year, such fun to be with good artist friends!

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