Tag Archives: Plein Air

Art and Chat

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Our family reunion is off to a good start. Today I sketched with a few of my sibs as we chatted the morning away.

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Capturing Cetara’s Charm

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Today we visited an Italian town, Cetara. The sun was bright, the sea inviting, there was a breeze, and it was a glorious summer day. While I sat in the shade sketching, three young women came along and exclaimed over … Continue reading →

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Sketching above Amalfi

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

We took a ferry to Amalfi from Salerno and climbed up one of its famous pathways until we were above the city. There were two shaded niches along the wall, one above the other, that were perfect perches for a … Continue reading →

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Old Nice at Night

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

From our balcony and my admiring eyes.

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On a Misty Morning

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

The last time I painted at San Dieguito Lagoon, it was a bright, sparkling day. I hoped for a similar day yesterday so I could paint shimmering water; however, it was overcast with a very light drizzle, and the tide … Continue reading →

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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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