Category Archives: Facial Expression

The Watercolor Teacher

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

It was the first day of the spring semester, the only day we do not paint in class. Our teacher explained what we will learn and what materials we will need. I sketched her as she spoke. At one point she described … Continue reading →

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The Sun Was So Warm

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

  I was waiting for a friend on the patio of a cafe. The sun was so delightfully warm that I wanted to lean back and snooze. Looking around I noticed I wasn’t the only one with that desire and … Continue reading →

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The Happiness Of It All

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

There are some really special moments in life and a baby shower for a much-loved teacher is surely one of those moments. Fifteen years ago a freshly credentialed young woman arrives at a middle school and takes over a position … Continue reading →

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10 Actions in 1oo Days: A Postcard for the First Action

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

The Women’s March has launched a new campaign, Ten Actions in 100 Days. The first action is to write a postcard to our senators explaining why we march. We are asked to post a photo of the cards to social media … Continue reading →

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Signs from the Women’s March in San Diego

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I spent the afternoon reworking my sketch from yesterday. Although I liked the chaotic energy of yesterday’s sketch, I also wanted to make it more of a cohesive story. In this redone sketch I have groups of figures standing together. … Continue reading →

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Nearly Naptime

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

  This sketch is based on one of the many photos I took of family members during our Mazatlan trip. Painting from a photo is a less intuitive process for me than drawing from real life, perhaps because thinking about a photo is … Continue reading →

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Holiday Shopping

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

It was a long line and the bright bouquet in the arms of a fellow shopper kept catching my eye. I began to watch as she interacted with her companion. They seemed so glad to be with each other that it made me glad … Continue reading →

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