Category Archives: Figures

Resignation

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Our model tonight with the Fresno sketching Zoom group was an expressive young woman named Natalie. During a break she asked us for our guess about when the pandemic and precautions might end. After Natalie’s question, her body language seemed … Continue reading →

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Restless

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

The Zoom model today sat in her chair in a restless sort of way. Her arms and hands were relaxed but her shoulders were tense as though she were thinking through a to-do list. I accentuated her uneven shoulders to … Continue reading →

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A Couch, a Book, a Son, and a Sketch

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Over the years I’ve sketched my son lounging with a book many times. I admire the way he fills the couch with his relaxed limbs and comfortable presence. I wanted to capture that feeling with this painting. I usually paint … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Stool

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Our Zoom model tonight was a pleasure to sketch. His poses were out of the norm and lent themselves to distortion. In this case, he leaned forward on his hands, keeping his long arms straight while he tucked his even … Continue reading →

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So Cool!

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

My son and husband were having fun talking about something while I casually sketched them from across the room. I was charmed by their animated faces and relaxed bodies as they discussed the idea at hand. Their body language clearly … Continue reading →

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Back to Zoom Sketching

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I am fortunate to be able to sketch with my cousin’s group in Fresno, via Zoom. As you all probably know, California has had to tighten up again with coronavirus restrictions, so we are back to sheltering in place. Thank … Continue reading →

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By the Window

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

The Zoom model tonight had a reflective air about him and I tried to catch his expression in this sketch. I also liked the simple shapes of his face and worked to show those too.

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