Category Archives: Body Language

An Epidemic and a Flower of Hope

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Today at my sketch group, our model worked hard. When it was time for her last pose, her tiredness showed and I was reminded of a woman I see occasionally at an underpass near our home. The woman has companions … Continue reading →

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Something about Cooking Together

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

They stood so closely as they chopped onions, their body language stating that they clearly were a team and were clearly delighted to be with each other. There was something about this young couple cooking together that got my heart. … Continue reading →

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Waiting For My Turn

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

This particular model, Fantasia, is one of my favorites. Generally, before I draw people, I look to see what I think the subject is feeling and then I work to convey that meaning as well as her looks. Fantasia puts … Continue reading →

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California Rain

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

My sketching group had a model this morning who was quite expressive. Towards the end, she picked up an umbrella and had fun channeling our mixed feelings about our week of rain here in California. I used my new Inktense … Continue reading →

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An Artist at Work

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

Torrey Pines State Reserve was a perfect place to paint this morning. I arrived expecting heavy fog but it had already moved out over the Pacific. As I thought about a vista to paint, my eyes kept looking over at … Continue reading →

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A New Father

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

My brother sent us wonderful photos of his newest grandchild, including the one this sketch is based on.  I did not succeed in doing justice to the preciousness of the child or the pride of the father, but I like … Continue reading →

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Primates

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I sketched along the Monkey Walk this morning at the San Diego Zoo. I noticed how much we enjoy our cousins and showing them to our children and wanted to capture this familial feeling in a sketch. This is a … Continue reading →

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