Tag Archives: Exaggeration

The over-the-hill gang hits the gym

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Six of us exercise together each week and since I sat this session out I got a chance to capture the efforts of my compatriots. One of my main goals is to convey a story and I like this image because the range of exercise- running, … Continue reading →

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Learning

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Watercolor Society met today at Old Town, a park that commemorates local history with buildings, museums and educational programs. Just as I got settled for painting, a class and a museum docent gathered for a lesson at … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

This is a fast sketch of trick-or-treaters.  It is a mess but captures the fun of the evening.  I quickly jotted down movement with a brush pen and later added watercolor and watercolor pencil. The construction of the pen brush forces me to record … Continue reading →

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More giraffes

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I had a good day sketching at the zoo and am now having a hard time deciding which sketch to post. One of my primary goals is to tell a story with images, something that does not come easy. Today I … Continue reading →

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Two friends from childhood continued

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

So much of what passes for conversation is often not much more than predictable exchanges, pleasant but not the type of interaction that deepens understanding or advances learning. It is wonderful when two lifelong friends get together and really talk. I … Continue reading →

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More homework

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I had an unsuccessful day sketching at Balboa Park and was later delighted that my poor neighbor, who I tutor, had such tedious homework tonight. This gave me an opportunity for a better sketch. My neighbor was meticulous about coloring in the states and labeling each state’s … Continue reading →

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Costco food court for reals

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

My brother-in-law, who is an expert on all things Costco, pointed out that while my October 16 post has the word Costco in the title, that the image did not come close to capturing the spirit of  its food court. … Continue reading →

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