Tag Archives: San Diego

Plants on a Patio

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I have been so distracted by the coronavirus news that focusing on a sketch has been quite a challenge. It felt good today to actually finish a painting. These pots are on our back deck and are such a pleasure … Continue reading →

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And on the 19th Day I Painted Some More

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

This is the same composition as yesterday’s sketch. I liked it, but wanted to see what it might look like if I painted on a black surface. There is something about black irregular spaces between the objects in a painting … Continue reading →

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View at the College on the 18th Day

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

We have been walking a lot up at the college. The grounds are open but, with the quarantine, next to nobody is there, an unusual occurrence at a university of 35,000 students. Our skies have been cloudy and windy with … Continue reading →

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Day 16, Staying Put

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

We goofed yesterday. My husband had two colleagues over to work on some research. We thought that with a little care it would be fine to work outside in the fresh air. I made them coffee and brownies. They talked … Continue reading →

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And on the 15th Day They Worked

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

A backyard patio, blue gloves, lounge chairs set ten feet apart, and a portable whiteboard with designated markers, that’s all it takes to make a perfect setup for work in the time of coronavirus. And a pretty good setup for … Continue reading →

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Day 13, Finally OK to Be a Couch Potato

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I have been on a roll with my sketchbook, drawing what I want and getting a kick out it. I started this sketch with my husband’s head and worked toward the left. Then I wanted to show more of the … Continue reading →

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Tide Pool 2

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Early in March, I sketched at the Torrey Pines tidal pools just north of San Diego. I liked my sketch but thought I could do better. Since I also took many photos, I was able to use these along with … Continue reading →

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