Category Archives: Body Language

Elephants

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

The elephants at the zoo were active today; perhaps they were enjoying our nippy weather. Their activity called for lots of watching and picture taking from the crowd, which gave me stationary models. I wanted to capture the attention and … Continue reading →

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Next number please

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I was waiting in a customer service line for my number to be called, along with other shoppers. It was crowded and the pace was slow so I began to sketch three women who, from my vantage point, pretty much looked like … Continue reading →

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Open Studio

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

We had another expressive model today at open studio and so the three hours flew by. It is interesting how much difference the model makes. This model’s facial expression made it easy to draw him and to add in an … Continue reading →

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Two days left in the semester

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Final exams are well underway at SDSU and our weather has turned very cold. The campus is emptying out and the remaining students are scattered about the patios, cafeterias, and libraries, mostly studying alone, seeming tired but determined to use all the time left in the semester. … Continue reading →

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Spirited

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

This is one of several sketches I made on the last day of a short trip.  I like this sketch because I caught a range of expression in the eyes that indicate clarity, intelligence, unspoken thoughts, openness and a lively engagement with the world.  … Continue reading →

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Concern

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I spent hours today continuing to read the Procreate handbook and practice digital art techniques by making adjustments to yesterday’s post, Thinking. I lengthened the body, moved the eyes, shortened the nose and chin, added worry lines to the forehead … Continue reading →

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Airport lines

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

While I was waiting at the airport I noticed the general impatience and tension of the crowd as they stood in line. Not having  my sketchbook with me, I turned to my ipad and used an art app, Procreate. I … Continue reading →

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