Category Archives: Telling a Story

Focus

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

At open studio today I looked up from a sketch and noticed the focus and stamina of the artists.  A few sketches later I noticed it again and decided to try to capture it. So for the last pose I sketched the sketchers. … Continue reading →

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More homework

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I had an unsuccessful day sketching at Balboa Park and was later delighted that my poor neighbor, who I tutor, had such tedious homework tonight. This gave me an opportunity for a better sketch. My neighbor was meticulous about coloring in the states and labeling each state’s … Continue reading →

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Costco food court for reals

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

My brother-in-law, who is an expert on all things Costco, pointed out that while my October 16 post has the word Costco in the title, that the image did not come close to capturing the spirit of  its food court. … Continue reading →

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Costco food court

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I am doing quick sketches everywhere these days. This one is from the food court at Costco in San Diego. A sweet little family shared some ice cream just long enough for me sketch them. I liked the way the … Continue reading →

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A Neapolitan look

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

When I saw today’s model for the open studio group, I was quick to decide that the model looks like a character from a novel I have been reading this past week or so.  I just finished My Brilliant Friend, the … Continue reading →

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More spelling

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

On most Wednesdays my young neighbor comes by for help with his homework and some games if time allows. It takes such focus for him to complete his school assignment of writing each word five times that it gives me a lull in which to sketch him. At this … Continue reading →

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A drink and a sketch

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

It was hot today in San Diego. I paused for a drink and my eye was caught by a woman with a cell phone at a window overlooking the parking lot. I have been trying to get the bold anime/manga feel in my sketches … Continue reading →

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