Tag Archives: San Diego

A Spring Ride

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning I gave a demo for the San Diego Urban Sketchers at Marian Bear Park. It was a beautiful spring day, and the greens were particularly vibrant. I knew ahead of time that I wanted to show the inner … Continue reading →

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View From Mary’s Patio

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

Our Thursday group painted from the patio of one of our members. The sky in the west was heavy with clouds, and the coastal sage scrub and new greens seemed happy from our recent rains. A decade ago, the hillside … Continue reading →

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The Runner

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

Mission Trails Park in San Diego has miles of dirt paths for runners—and for the artists who want to paint there, too.

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Still Life by the Window

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

I set this little still life up by the patio door and enjoyed painting both the indoor and outdoor settings.

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On to the New Year!

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Sarah Sullivan

One of my favorite types of painting days is to get out into a great location with friends. If I can get into the moment and just paint what captures my eye, without thinking too much, then the day is … Continue reading →

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Watching the Skaters

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

A few days ago the San Diego Watercolor Society met in Point Loma for our annual holiday evening paintout. There is so much excitement at the skating rink, it is full of kids speeding about, families helping their little ones … Continue reading →

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Going Down the Hill

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

The Thursday painters met near Lake Murray this week. One of the artists brought her gorgeous red ’50s Chevy for us to paint. I was a bit fearful of the challenge, so made the car small and let the rest … Continue reading →

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