Category Archives: Body Language

Still He Studies

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

I recently traveled to Omaha with college friends to hear another friend’s concert. Catching up in person with my friends after fifty years was a profound experience. As the weekend and our stories unfolded it became clear that many of … Continue reading →

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Of Two Minds

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

It was a cool, misty morning along Santa Monica Beach, but still, not everyone wanted to go home.

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In a Quiet Moment

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

I like this portrait of my husband. I captured his pensive look and quiet mood, perhaps because I was able to work live for the first 15 minutes or so. I drew the big shapes quickly with red pastel chalk … Continue reading →

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Thinking with a Computer, II

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

A few weeks ago, I sketched a young man who was working on his laptop. This new sketch is a kindred piece. It shows a man with a similar, contemplative expression. Both scenes gave me the sense that the men, … Continue reading →

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Thinking with a Computer

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

One of my young relatives was working at his computer during a busy family reunion. I noticed the emotional resonance between him and his laptop and saw that his work captivated him. I wanted to capture this in a quick … Continue reading →

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Summer Nights along the Beach

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

There is something about seeing people in nature that makes me want to show it in a painting. This is especially true when the beauty of the place seems to cast a spell so that the people especially enjoy and … Continue reading →

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Walking Home

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

We were walking back to our campsite from game night with my brother’s family. I looked up at the quarter moon and paused to take a photo. A moment later my husband turned to see where I was, and as … Continue reading →

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