Tag Archives: In- the- moment

Flowers for the Dining Room

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

I liked the jumble of placemats, flowers, and shadows on the dining room table, so I sat there and quickly sketched it.

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A Couch, a Book, a Son, and a Sketch

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Over the years I’ve sketched my son lounging with a book many times. I admire the way he fills the couch with his relaxed limbs and comfortable presence. I wanted to capture that feeling with this painting. I usually paint … Continue reading →

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Catching Up

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I arrived in Antigua Guatemala late yesterday for a two-week trip with four of my sisters and a brother-in-law. We spent the morning out and about and then this afternoon we chatted and sketched. This piece shows two of my … Continue reading →

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Woman in Blue

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

A model can make all the difference in a painting. The poses she chooses, the way she channels attitudes, and the clothing she wears can make all the difference to the way the artist interprets a scene. This morning we … Continue reading →

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On a Brown Bench

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Our model yesterday wore a bright orange top that she wore pulled down from her shoulders. The orange was reflected on her skin but I never quite got a blue for the skin’s shadows that I really liked. I eventually … Continue reading →

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Beach Baby

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I was finishing up a painting this morning at Coronado Beach when I noticed a man with a baby walking towards me. I was charmed by the way they were interacting and the way the man was carrying the child. … Continue reading →

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One More from Speed Painting at Aida

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday when I posted sketches from speed painting at the San Diego Opera’s Aida, I overlooked this one. Today when I got to looking at it I decided I liked it for its whimsical feel.

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