Tag Archives: Plein Air

Gardening in the Shade

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning I painted in my friend’s garden. It is so nice to have mature trees that provide abundant shade this time of year when it is still warm.

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Artist on a Pier

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Watercolor Society was out at Shoreline Park for our monthly paintout. Shoreline Park overlooks the Americas Cup Harbor, and a marina bursting with boats. It is framed by the hills of Point Loma and is a favored … Continue reading →

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Down by the Bay

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

This was painted at Dana Point along San Diego‘s Mission Bay.

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Clothesline in the Woods

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

The towels were so bright against the forest background that I had to sketch them.

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Path Between Juniper Trees

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

This is a closeup sketch of a path along a meadow edge in Colorado at my brother’s place. I like the shapes of the junipers and want to capture these each time I visit.

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Trees on an Island

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday, the Thursday painters met at Tecolote Shores along Mission Bay. The morning was overcast with lots of rich, muted grays. From the moment I walked down to the water, I had my eye on the trees across the bay, they … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossoms on a Hill

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

The cherry blossoms were fully in bloom at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park this morning. The flowers were so delicate that they were lost against all the spring greenery, so I left the surrounding hillside unpainted to increase … Continue reading →

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