Category Archives: Figures

Waiting

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

My nephew stood waiting for my brother to play pickleball. I was intrigued by my nephew’s blend of polite deference and impatience and how it showed in his posture as he leaned onto the patio chair. I snapped a photo … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Night with Alice Neel

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

My Tuesday night still-life group has made a change for the fall. We begin our weekly sessions by viewing select artwork from artists who paint in distinctive styles. Then, using a still life or photo, we attempt to evoke something … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Night with David Park

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

My Tuesday night still-life group has made a change for the fall. We begin our weekly sessions by viewing select artwork from artists who paint in distinctive styles. Then, using a still life or photo, we attempt to evoke something … Continue reading →

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Oh My Goodness!

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

On Wednesday, we had an excellent model for our figure-drawing group. She paired each of her twenty-minute poses with a different attitude, and she was so adept at this that it was easy to capture something unique with each drawing. … Continue reading →

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A Silent Response

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

I started this sketch on the day of the solar eclipse last month. I noticed a watching woman with her head turned to the sky and her hands pressed over her heart and thought how it communicated the moment’s awe. … Continue reading →

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A Sunday Walk

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Even in San Diego, we see fall color this time of year.

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A Healthy Smoothie for Papa!

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

We had a hectic visit with our son and his beloved in the Bay Area. I only did a few sketches while we were there, mostly line drawings with a red pastel pencil on black bristol paper. Now that I … Continue reading →

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