Category Archives: Body Language

Whose story?

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I really liked the energy of the waitress. She was everywhere and on top of it all. I caught her industry in the swing of her body and the focus of her attention as she squeezed through tables. But I … Continue reading →

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A Listening Mom

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

We sat near a mother with four children today in a restaurant. I got two quick sketches of the group and later combined the images into the one above.The baby is reaching for mom. The older sister is reaching for her … Continue reading →

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Mathematicians Socializing #2

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I sketched both of the ‘Mathematicians Socializing’ yesterday but did not get a chance to finish them until today. My intent with both was to show the hard work of thinking productively. I frequently sketch people engaging in casual interactions, but … Continue reading →

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Alone in a Group

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Twenty people or so with name badges were finishing lunch up at the college. They seemed a little old for undergraduates but too young for new staff. A woman sitting alone at a table for four caught my eye. Her shoulders sagged, her head drooped … Continue reading →

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Coffee and Pie

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

We stopped for lunch Friday in Williams Arizona, a small town where my brother-in-law grew up. I sent a few snapshots of the downtown area to him and he commented on how the town has changed, “Williams was a busy … Continue reading →

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Layers

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

On our last evening at the Grand Canyon, a cluster of people gathered to watch the sunset and listen to a flute player at Hopi House. There was an interconnection among the layers of clouds in the sky, the layers of earth in the canyon … Continue reading →

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Happy to Be Here

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

There is something about the Grand Canyon that seems to evoke awe, lift spirits, and cause happiness. I hope this is conveyed in this sketch of a mother and daughter enjoying a moment together on the rim, as it is one of the … Continue reading →

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