Tag Archives: San Diego

The Lookout Tree

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Last Saturday at Mission Bay I noticed that people kept stopping in the shade of a cluster of bottle brush trees to admire the sea. I did not have enough time on Saturday to paint it then, so today I … Continue reading →

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Mission Bay Triangles

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning I met up with some 50 plein air artists from the San Diego Watercolor Society to watch the incredible Keiko Tanabe https://ktanabefineart.com paint and then to paint our own scene. We were at Mission Bay in San Diego. … Continue reading →

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The Living Room

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I live near a coffee house that is a haven for readers and has air conditioning and great coffee besides. This afternoon I tucked my small 8 X 8-inch sketchbook into my purse and set off for a few hours … Continue reading →

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Mesa’s Edge

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

One of the San Diego views that I particularly like is the view of the mesa beyond the cactus garden at Balboa Park in San Diego. We are in the middle of our dry season here in San Diego so … Continue reading →

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Ducks!

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

What could be more exciting than seeing ducks at the park? I really liked the parallels between this mom and her child. They stood in the same way, taking it all in, seeming to love from the depths of their … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Holy Week

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Getting Ready for Holy Week My Wednesday sketching group met at Saint Paul’s Cathedral in San Diego this morning. It is a beautiful and busy complex with many tempting choices for interior and exterior scenes. And, with Easter in less … Continue reading →

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California Sunflowers

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

California Sunflowers I went over to a nearby park this afternoon, not expecting to see mounds of California sunflowers everywhere. I had some 6 X 12-inch paper with me which I had previously tinted with a rich blue-green casein. It … Continue reading →

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