Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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About Sarah Sullivan

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A Composite Face

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

I Zoom so much these days, and I mostly Zoom at my desk where my art materials are temptingly handy. Sometimes sketches happen in situations like this. This figure has the eyes of one friend, the smile of another, and … Continue reading →

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Three Pilings in a Lagoon

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Two days ago, I painted at the San Dieguito Lagoon north of San Diego. It was my first time painting away from my home since the COVID numbers exploded last fall. It was great to be out, and I used … Continue reading →

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The Printmaker

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Tonight’s model has modeled for the Tuesday Zoom sketching group several times. He is studying printmaking and usually poses at his studio table. Every time I paint this particular model, I notice how his posture and focused gaze makes him … Continue reading →

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What Does She See?

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

This week’s Tuesday Zoom model wore a beautiful red polka-dotted dress. She sat on the couch in her living room, holding a pillow and looking off into the distance. Her red hair, red dress, and rosy complexion were lovely. Her … Continue reading →

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Not Quite Our Game Area

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Sometimes the unplanned happens when I paint. I wanted to show the corner of our living room that is overflowing with boxes of games. I liked the way it looked through a bouquet of spring flowers. But I did not … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Model Seemed So Sad

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Tuesday’s Zoom model sat on the floor and leaned her head against wall. She seemed dejected and I wondered what the story was and hoped she would be OK. At the end of the evening, I put the painting up … Continue reading →

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The Sitting Area

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Our house sits on a steep lot and has three levels. The kitchen, dining and sitting areas all share the middle section. This view shows the sitting area from the dinner table on a sunny winter afternoon. The challenge with … Continue reading →

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