Tag Archives: San Diego Urban Sketchers

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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Around the Lake

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Our plein air group met at Santee Lakes this morning. The air was still, the trees were losing their leaves, and it was a perfect morning for painting reflections.

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Late Afternoon at Lake Murray

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

It was around 3 pm, and the sun’s glare reflected on the lake and through the people fishing. I especially liked the shadows that the people cast.

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Nothing Static Here

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I started this little sketch when I was at Lake Murray last Thursday. It was my second piece, and I only had enough time to put in the base coat. Later at home, I added details to show that it … Continue reading →

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San Diego Harbor and Ships

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Sunday was a foggy morning, but the Urban Sketchers were in full force along the San Diego Harbor. The light was muted, beautiful, and in shades of blue, especially on the water’s surface. The last time I painted the Coronado … Continue reading →

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Balboa Park with the Urban Sketchers

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday afternoon I began to sketch a couple sitting on a log looking over at the gigantic Moreton Bay Fig Tree that dominates Balboa Park’s eastern side as you walk in from the parking lot. An arch from two yellow … Continue reading →

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Sunset with the Urban Sketchers

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Urban Sketchers Symposium kicked off tonight with a Drink and Draw in Little Italy. The plaza overlooks the harbor and seats a good-sized crowd. We all visited and made art together as the sun went down. It … Continue reading →

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