Tag Archives: Plein Air

Surfrider Way

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

I sketched twice this week from the corner of Surfrider Way and North Pacific Street in Oceanside. The steep street gives a good view of the roundabout where beachgoers unload their gear. I used a 15 x 22-inch sheet of … Continue reading →

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Leaves at Buena Vista Lagoon

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

We went to Buena Vista Lagoon in Oceanside today to paint. It was hot, so I stood underneath a tree and did a close-up of its leaves while I enjoyed the shade.

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Roberts Cottages

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

The Oceanside Plein Air Festival participants met at Roberts Cottages, a set of distinctive vacation rentals adjacent to the beach that date back to the 1920s. There are about 30 a-frame units, all painted in coral. It was dusk, and … Continue reading →

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First Day at the Oceanside Plein Air Festival

Posted on July 15, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

It was great to spend the day in Oceanside painting with some 100 artists at the city’s second annual Plein Air Festival. The festival lasts eight days, and I hope I learn a lot from seeing the work of the … Continue reading →

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Morning Sun

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Waking up to the first rays of sun is one of the best parts of camping.

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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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