Category Archives: Telling a Story

Journaling on a Dune

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

We are at Topsail Beach, North Carolina, for my husband’s family reunion. This beautiful part of the country, with its gorgeous beach, warm water, and steady breeze, makes an excellent setting for a week-long get-together. And it is a fabulous … Continue reading →

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Love That Tonka Truck!

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

This is another sketch based on photos I took of my sister’s grandchildren. Getting beyond the single unmoving moment of a photograph is a challenge. I think I did better putting a sense of motion into this one.

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Storytime

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

One of my goals is to learn to paint using photo reference, so when I visited my sister, I went nuts snapping photos of her adorable grandkids. I liked this one because the two figures were in identical positions, and … Continue reading →

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Time to Swim!

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Sketching at Oceanside Strand Beach- if only I could sketch faster!

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Surfrider Way

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

I sketched twice this week from the corner of Surfrider Way and North Pacific Street in Oceanside. The steep street gives a good view of the roundabout where beachgoers unload their gear. I used a 15 x 22-inch sheet of … Continue reading →

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Yoga along the Edge of the Mesa

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

One of my sisters encouraged us to do gentle yoga along the mesa’s edge, and we all agreed it was a wonderful place for yoga. I loved how the setting sun silhouetted the figures with rays and backlighting, and I … Continue reading →

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The Bent Tree

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

The bent tree is a landmark at our annual reunion on my brother’s land. It is in the midst of the common area, is very long, and rises at a 45-degree angle to a height of five feet or so … Continue reading →

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