Category Archives: Telling a Story

Do You Mind Waiting?

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

As I arrived for my haircut this afternoon I was asked, “Would you mind waiting a few minutes? I am running behind.” “Not at all,” I said, “take your time!” and happily whipped out a small sketchbook with white pages, … Continue reading →

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Woodie Fest at Moonlight Bay

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Urban Sketchers met today at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas to sketch vintage cars at the Woodie Fest. As I was looking around I came across three men making music along the edge of the show. I quickly … Continue reading →

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Potatoes and a Bouquet for Dinner

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Possibly the only good thing about being a fast eater is that it gives me extra time to sketch. I worked fast, going for the big shapes, and exaggerating the bouquet.  It is out of proportion but I had fun … Continue reading →

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Light for the Sunflowers

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Last Monday I sketched these sunflowers in this same setting. I liked it because it was a simple bold design. However,  after two days of looking at the sketch alongside the flowers in my living room, I decided it would … Continue reading →

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As the Afternoon Ends

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

In this fourth sketch set in the west plaza at San Diego State University, the single figure takes up more of the space on the page and the sky does not extend beyond the row of palm trees. I think … Continue reading →

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Taking in the View

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

After twenty-six months of sketching a new scene pretty much every day,  I am making a change. Rather than sketching a scene one day and then moving on to a new scene the next day, I will be sticking to … Continue reading →

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On the Steps of the Student Union

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

A group of students met up on the steps of the student union at San Diego State University  just long enough for me to do a quick sketch with pastel pencil and gouache. It was late in the day and … Continue reading →

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