Category Archives: Facial Expression

What is she thinking?

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I did not get a sketch today that is as expressive as this one from yesterday.  Although the model is alone, she looks into the distance and seems to be thinking about something that bothers her. Her left shoulder and eye are raised, … 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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Lunch

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

My friend can make scrumptious meals in an instant. We stopped by for an impromptu lunch, red in the face, after exercising on this hot day.  I wanted to convey both the sense of comfortable friendship and my friend’s command … Continue reading →

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What Are We Doing?

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I walked back up to the college today. It is a great place if you are a sketcher looking for people to draw. I sat across the walkway from two students and was able to capture the gist of their expressions … 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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The Reading Lesson

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

As I was reading in the library today, I became aware of the halting voice of a beginning reader and the murmur of a teacher. I moved closer, listened a bit to the lesson and got out my sketchbook. The child was … Continue reading →

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Hey There!

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

We stopped at a restaurant for lunch and sat near the bar. Two of the people sitting up at the bar caught my eye and I reached for my sketchbook. There was a lot going on between these two and … Continue reading →

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