Tag Archives: San Diego Urban Sketchers

Seaside Sisters

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Two women came out of the water and stood at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, in a perfect spot for me to sketch them quickly. They were chatting away and enjoying each other’s company. I don’t know if they … Continue reading →

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“Look, Snorkelers!”

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning the tide was low, and the shore was full of people snorkeling on their own or with private companies. I loved the bright colors of one of the groups and quickly sketched the scene showing the support rafts … Continue reading →

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Old Town Park with the San Diego Urban Sketchers

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I met up this morning with the San Diego Urban Sketchers in San Diego’s Old Town. A lot was going on, and eventually, I settled in and focused on a few elements, the flag pole, a little girl playing, people … Continue reading →

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More from Bonita Cove

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Here is another sketch from Bonita Cove, a shallow swimming area off San Diego’s Mission Beach. Again, the focus is on expressing the movement of people, wind, and water, although this sketch is drawn less realistically.

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Bonita Cove Morning

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

There is nothing like a day at Mission Bay’s Bonita Cove for beating the August heat with small children. Although the morning felt serene, there was also a lot of action in the wading area. I wanted to convey this … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning at Liberty Station

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday morning I sketched with the San Diego Urban Sketchers at Liberty Station. The water was calm and there were many paddle boaters out on the water.

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Burton House at Heritage Park

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I sketched this morning with the San Diego Urban Sketchers at Heritage Park, adjacent to Old Town in San Diego. Heritage Park features restored Victorian homes and the first synagogue in San Diego. This is a sketch of the Burton … Continue reading →

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