Category Archives: Body Language

A Duel between Curiosity and Sleep

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

A fight to dominate the mind of this man played out as I sketched. Sleep and curiosity fought each other for control. I think you can see in his eyes which won out in the short run. This is a … Continue reading →

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I Wouldn’t Put It That Way…

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Research takes time because clarity comes from considering the nuances of an idea, which is not a speedy process. Sometimes even after forty years of working together it can feel like you are just getting started at understanding an idea. … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the National Gallery to Open

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Our San Diego Urban Sketcher chapter leader, Lydia Velarde, does comic strips from time to time, and I always admire them. I thought I would give it a try too. I made many little sketches on a 3 X 4 … Continue reading →

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Long Danish Evening

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

It gets dark really late in Copenhagen this time of year and it is delightful to sit outside talking until late in the evening. Bare feet, green lawns, blue skies, old friends, is there a better way to end the … Continue reading →

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Our Friend Paolo

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Our friend Paolo is a great conversationalist. He likes to think, dispute and resolve issues of every kind. He has a very nice way of listening to what others say and then responding to it. He holds very still, keeps … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Spring Day and a Physics Problem

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

The weather these past few days Odense Denmark may be just about best I have ever experienced- sunny, breezy and perfect for bare feet. The incredibly green lawns, hedges and trees intensifies the impact. And what better way to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Playing Is Serious Work

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

The grandson of our host here in Odense came over for the morning. He is a beautiful child of nearly two years. I noticed how serious he was as he went about the work of playing. He had a plan … Continue reading →

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