Category Archives: Body Language

First day of school

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I was lucky today, I was able to visit a school for those bittersweet minutes when parents leave their children on the first day of the new school year.  This particular school is organized around the idea that children need … Continue reading →

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My fallback model

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

When I worked I did not understand that my dog was ready for adventure at all times. Now I know because Luke is always at my feet, always waiting for an expedition, and always projecting this through body language and eye contact. … Continue reading →

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The look of listening

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I am fascinated by the different looks exchanged as people interact with each other using eye contact. In this sketch tonight, the listener was on the phone and I noticed that although there was no visual communication, that the listener was still … Continue reading →

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Open Studio

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Today I attended my second open studio session. I was more comfortable and able to focus. And how wonderful to have a model who does not stand up and leave in the midst of a drawing. There is a downside, however, to sketching a … Continue reading →

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A visitor

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

We had a visitor this evening, or mostly our dog had one. It is the night before the first day of school for our neighbor and there is a lot to think about. Just now thoughts of school, finding friends and … Continue reading →

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A birthday party

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

What if you went to a birthday party and the birthday boy’s request for gifts was for each guest to give a 10 to 15 minute presentation on an idea they were taken with? That is the gist of what I … Continue reading →

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Finding a voice

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Being an audience member is a wonderful opportunity for a sketcher, so I was delighted to accept an invitation from a friend to attend her recital, the culmination of  a 10-week course in singing for people who believe they are unable … Continue reading →

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