Tag Archives: Body Language

Still He Studies

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Sarah Sullivan

I recently traveled to Omaha with college friends to hear another friend’s concert. Catching up in person with my friends after fifty years was a profound experience. As the weekend and our stories unfolded it became clear that many of … Continue reading →

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Thinking with a Computer

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

One of my young relatives was working at his computer during a busy family reunion. I noticed the emotional resonance between him and his laptop and saw that his work captivated him. I wanted to capture this in a quick … Continue reading →

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Walking Home

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Sarah Sullivan

We were walking back to our campsite from game night with my brother’s family. I looked up at the quarter moon and paused to take a photo. A moment later my husband turned to see where I was, and as … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

My nephew stood waiting for my brother to play pickleball. I was intrigued by my nephew’s blend of polite deference and impatience and how it showed in his posture as he leaned onto the patio chair. I snapped a photo … Continue reading →

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Oh My Goodness!

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

On Wednesday, we had an excellent model for our figure-drawing group. She paired each of her twenty-minute poses with a different attitude, and she was so adept at this that it was easy to capture something unique with each drawing. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Night with Fairfield Potter

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

My Tuesday night still-life group has made a change for the fall. We begin our weekly sessions by viewing select artwork from artists who paint in distinctive styles. Then, using a still life or photo, we attempt to evoke something … Continue reading →

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Sketching above Amalfi

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

We took a ferry to Amalfi from Salerno and climbed up one of its famous pathways until we were above the city. There were two shaded niches along the wall, one above the other, that were perfect perches for a … Continue reading →

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