Tag Archives: San Diego

The Old Cactus Garden at Balboa Park

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

There is an old cactus garden at Balboa Park in San Diego. It looks out over the Cabrillo Bridge and is edged by buildings built for the 1915 Exposition. The plants have unexpected shapes and almost seem to be plotting … Continue reading →

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Balboa Park Sky

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

The Cabrillo Bridge spans the freeway that cuts through the edge of Balboa Park in San Diego. From it, you can see the steep canyon side and the towers of the Museum of Us that rise above the foliage. It … Continue reading →

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October Light at Trevi Hills Winery

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Watercolor Society painted today at the Trevi Hills Winery in Lakeside. This was our first large paintout in twenty-one months and something to celebrate. The light was sharp and fierce, backlighting the olive trees, grapevines, and dried … Continue reading →

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Ship in the Harbor

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Our group went down to San Diego’s Tuna Harbor Park and spent the morning painting. The Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum is adjacent and pretty much dominates the view from the edge of the harbor. I liked the shape of the … Continue reading →

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Sunset Cliffs with a Roiling Sea

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Sunset Cliffs, along San Diego’s shoreline, always has a grand vista for a painter. Its elevation gives broad views, and its warm sandstone formations contrast nicely with the sea. Sometimes, it also offers a roiling sea, as was the case … 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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Outside in the Shade

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

I met up with friends to paint at San Diego’s Shelter Island. This time of year, the sun is hot, and we pretty much need to stand in the shade when painting. I was in the shadows of the next … Continue reading →

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