Category Archives: Figures

On a Rock

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

I sketched the model at a figure drawing group and later added the background.

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Angles and Repose

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

Our sketching group had a terrific model, and the lighting emphasized her long limbs. It was a perfect combination for using line and flat color. We were getting started with five-minute poses, and I did a blind contour and filled … Continue reading →

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Girl’s Day Out

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

This is from a photo I took at the reflecting pond in San Diego’s Balboa Park. I was charmed by the exuberance of this little group of four. They seemed so happy to be out and about on this fine … Continue reading →

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My Sister and Her Shadow

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

On our last morning in San Pancho, my sister went down to the beach and took several interesting photos of her shadow. I was captivated by them and used one as a reference for this sketch.

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Two on the Beach

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

A young woman and her dog sat near us on the beach, sunning and eating together all afternoon. At first, I sketched her because she was nearby, but then, as I watched her, I noticed how much she liked her … Continue reading →

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Jazz Night

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

There is music wherever you wander in San Pancho, day or night. These two jazz musicians, performing from a corner of Su Made Pancha’s patio, were quite a treat.

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Trio on a Beach

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan
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