Category Archives: Body Language

Brooding

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning I sketched with the North Park Drawing Group. It was a good session because the model put an enormous amount of expression into his poses and it was challenging to capture them. I like this sketch because the model’s slumping posture … Continue reading →

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Groups at a Chicago Restaurant

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

After walking through Millennium Park in Chicago, which I should have sketched, we stopped at a nearby restaurant for an early dinner, just before sunset. Several groups were enjoying a drink together and I got a chance to sketch some of … Continue reading →

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Sun and Sea

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

I drove north of San Diego today to visit an old friend who is spending the week at a resort in Carlsbad. At the end of the day we sat on the lawn above a young woman who was soaking … Continue reading →

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At the Vet’s

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

We went to the vet’s and waited a bit after our appointment for Luke’s new meds. I had my small sketchbook along and was able to get a pen and ink sketch of the receptionist going over instructions with another … Continue reading →

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Sunday at Fletcher Cove Park

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

It was wonderful to sketch today with the San Diego Urban Sketchers, especially after two weeks of staying home while repairs were being made to our house. We met at Fletcher Cove Park in Solana Beach with its lively sea and … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

I sketched this morning with the North Park Drawing group. There was a mix-up with the models so our start time was delayed. An artist volunteered to pose while we waited and we got to it. I worked quickly, fearing the model … Continue reading →

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Fixing the Leak

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Our watering system sprang a big leak, which is not good when water conservation is as important as it is right now in California. It had to be fixed and I got to sketch my favorite home repairman in the … Continue reading →

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