Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

Unknown's avatar

About Sarah Sullivan

https://deliberatesketch.com/about-me/

Open Studio

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Today I attended my second open studio session. I was more comfortable and able to focus. And how wonderful to have a model who does not stand up and leave in the midst of a drawing. There is a downside, however, to sketching a … Continue reading →

Posted in Body Language, Deliberate Practice, Uncategorized | Tagged | 2 Comments

A visitor

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

We had a visitor this evening, or mostly our dog had one. It is the night before the first day of school for our neighbor and there is a lot to think about. Just now thoughts of school, finding friends and … Continue reading →

Posted in Body Language, Facial Expression | Tagged , | 2 Comments

A birthday party

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

What if you went to a birthday party and the birthday boy’s request for gifts was for each guest to give a 10 to 15 minute presentation on an idea they were taken with? That is the gist of what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Body Language, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 6 Comments

Study Area

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I walked up to the college and stopped to sketch near Scripps Cottage, a green space that was full of students calmly studying, sleeping and socializing. I am working explicitly on light this week and think this sketch catches some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Finding a voice

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Being an audience member is a wonderful opportunity for a sketcher, so I was delighted to accept an invitation from a friend to attend her recital, the culmination of  a 10-week course in singing for people who believe they are unable … Continue reading →

Posted in Body Language, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Lunch

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

My friend can make scrumptious meals in an instant. We stopped by for an impromptu lunch, red in the face, after exercising on this hot day.  I wanted to convey both the sense of comfortable friendship and my friend’s command … Continue reading →

Posted in Facial Expression, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Whose story?

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I really liked the energy of the waitress. She was everywhere and on top of it all. I caught her industry in the swing of her body and the focus of her attention as she squeezed through tables. But I … Continue reading →

Posted in Body Language, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment