Category Archives: Telling a Story

Grading Exams in a Camper

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Last night we sat in our camper, sharing a very small space, while Peter marked his midterms and I sketched. I liked watching his range of expressions as he considered each exam, particularly his delight, dismay, puzzlement, surprise, and approval. … Continue reading →

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Working with Pastels 

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

I went with a large group of Urban Sketchers to the Bernardo Winery this morning and sketched a nearby artist who was also working with pastels. I liked her intense focus on her work and the way her face and … Continue reading →

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Street Ball

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

I looked out my window and saw my young neighbor shooting hoops and dribbling the ball around the street. I was able to get a few quick charcoal lines that showed his movement, drawing him several times on this same … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning at Tuna Park

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Urban Sketchers met at Tuna Park Sunday morning. We shared the venue with tourists, all of us enjoying the gorgeous weather, the sculpture Unconditional Surrender, and the USS Midway aircraft carrier. I really got into sketching the tourists but was vexed because my … Continue reading →

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Looking Down from the Second Floor of the Mission Valley Library

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Today was a one-sketch day. It is the view of a library floor from the vantage point of the reading area on the level above. I think I can do better with this subject. Although I like the figures and think … Continue reading →

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Luke Keeps an Eye on Me

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

I have been enjoying experimenting with charcoal, pastels and water. I am getting a greater range of textures and luminance than when I use watercolor alone. And, the water fixes the charcoal and pastel, eliminating the need for the regular fixative with … Continue reading →

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Peter Then and Now

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

To celebrate my amazing husband’s birthday today I am posting two sketches that I particularly like, the first from 1979 and the second from this past spring. My favorite person to sketch over the past 40 some years is my … Continue reading →

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