Category Archives: Telling a Story

Wave Watcher

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I spent the morning at Torrey Pines State Beach and sketched this figure sitting out by the waves. This is an acrylic and gouache sketch on a sheet of 12 X 12- inch black paper.

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Beach Soccer, Two On One

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

I worked from photos again today, trying to capture multiple types of movement. I wish I had left more of the background unpainted, it would have strengthened the focus on the figures

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Run, Run from that Wave!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

Today I used some photos from my nephews’ recent visit and worked at capturing their delight in the waves. This is an acrylic and gouache sketch on an 8 X 12 -inch black paper.

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What’s a Great Place for Visiting Nephews?

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

My two great-nephews, along with their parents and grandparents, are in town for spring break. Of course, we went out to Torrey Pines State Park, checked out the nature center, hiked the beach trail and played along the shore. And … Continue reading →

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Student Voices

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

How is it that students can express simple truths while we older folk get it all muddled up? I was at the San Diego March for Our Lives this morning, listening and learning. Here are some of the simple truths … Continue reading →

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Confined

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan

 

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Thinking It Over

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Sarah Sullivan
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