Category Archives: Figures

What’s a Five Letter Word that Means…

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

I am back in San Diego but have a few sketches from our camping trip that I did not yet post. This one shows a few people from our large family doing crossword puzzles together. I like this sketch because … Continue reading →

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In the Mediterranean Garden

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

My cousin, who is a superb artist, is in town for a few days. We went up to the college today and spent the day painting there. In the morning, we stood at our easels by the edge of the … Continue reading →

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My Friend Took a Nap

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Our Zoom model tonight was delayed, so my friend did a good deed and volunteered to pose. But sometimes if you sit still a minute, you just fall asleep. She got a nap, and the rest of us had fun … Continue reading →

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Batter Up!

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Our Tuesday night Zoom model wore a baseball shirt and held a big bat. He looked wistfully off to the side and it was easy to imagine that he was dreaming of hitting a home run.

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Roller Skating at Liberty Station

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

There is a place in Liberty Station in San Diego where roller skaters of all skill levels gather. I went there today to practice sketching people in motion, which I did. But, after watching a bit, what I really wanted … Continue reading →

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Out Sketching in Balboa Park

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Today is our second day without COVID restrictions. It feels so good to be out and about again, although many of us are still clinging to our masks. This morning I went to Balboa Park and sketched a bit. I … Continue reading →

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Sketching Bobby Brown

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

The Fresno Zoom sketching group has many terrific models. One of my favorites is a young art student, Bobby Brown. It delights me when Zoom opens up, and I see him on my screen. There is something about his quiet … Continue reading →

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