Monthly Archives: September 2015

Because of a giraffe enthusiast

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

There is so much that I only really notice after someone points it out to me. I have visited the zoo many times but only began to see giraffes when I heard them praised by a fan. The more I drew giraffes today, the more … Continue reading →

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Back at the beach

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

It was a beautiful day for boogie boarding, sunny with moderate winds and gentle surf. And it was a great day for sketching at Mission Beach as well. I sat on the beach wall near an energetic group and worked on conveying … Continue reading →

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Two bicyclists

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Sometimes I put my all into a sketch and only get a mess; at other times I quickly jot my impressions and end up capturing a detail that seems right on. This sketch, while full of exaggeration, has such a detail. The green bicyclist is … Continue reading →

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On the patio # 2

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

In Saturday’s post, “On the patio,” I had to crop out a portion after making a mess of it. Since I did many sketches that night when I was working on capturing expressions that convey a sense of people not engaging socially with … Continue reading →

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On the patio

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I continued to experiment with markers as I worked on incorporating line into my sketch in a way that did not distract from the story. I began with a line sketch in ink from yesterday, added marker, and then augmented … Continue reading →

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Counting stitches

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Counting stitches while knitting in crowd takes concentration. This simple line sketch shows the knitter’s focus with her slight frown, extended lower lip, relaxed body, and the direction of her gaze on her hands.

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Open studio

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Sketching at open studio evokes a childhood memory of the feeling of working on an independent assignment alongside my classmates, earnestly, quietly and with focus. At open studio as soon as the model takes a position, sets the timer, and … Continue reading →

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