Tag Archives: Plein Air

Morning on the Balcony

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

Another great thing about vacations is watching the morning arrive.

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Vacation Bliss

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

An afternoon nap is a must-have for a perfect vacation.

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Chess by the Sea

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

The sky was darkening, but the chess players were undeterred.

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Morning Run at Mast Park

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

I joined the Thursday Plein Air Painters yesterday morning at Mast Park near San Diego. I painted from a spot that emphasized the clear light and strong morning shadows.

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Saturday Walkers

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Here is a quick plein air sketch that I didn’t know I liked until I looked through my sketchbook later. I did it quickly as a warmup and moved on. I like it because the two figures are expressive yet … 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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Walking the Dog, II

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

This is the third of a series that I seem to be working on. We just entered the last month of our dry season here in San Diego, and these sketches feature our straw-colored hills.

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