Tag Archives: In- the- moment

A hat for the new year

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

For the final 20-minute pose at open studio, our model put on a New Year’s party hat, a creation made of feathers and a teacup. She had large soulful eyes, a downturned mouth, and a reproachful attitude, all of which I had … Continue reading →

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Listening

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

One of my major learning goals is to convey a story through images. While waiting a bit this morning for the others to coordinate schedules, I captured the expression of someone who was listening to a story being told. The chin on a … Continue reading →

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Parking lot

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

  It may seem strange but I love going to this parking lot because of the palm trees and hillside. We had a beautiful cloudy morning and I was happily waiting in the parking lot before the stores opened. I wanted to convey … Continue reading →

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Pause for a bite

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Looking again at my sketches from yesterday I find I like this 5- minute piece better than the 50-minute sketch I posted yesterday. This quick sketch has a loose and fluid feeling and makes me curious about what the couple was experiencing together. … Continue reading →

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Open Studio

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

We had another expressive model today at open studio and so the three hours flew by. It is interesting how much difference the model makes. This model’s facial expression made it easy to draw him and to add in an … Continue reading →

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Two days left in the semester

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Final exams are well underway at SDSU and our weather has turned very cold. The campus is emptying out and the remaining students are scattered about the patios, cafeterias, and libraries, mostly studying alone, seeming tired but determined to use all the time left in the semester. … Continue reading →

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A quick bite and sketch

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Stopping for a quick bite at a taco shop was a good idea as it gave me a chance to get a few quick sketches. I like this sketch for two reasons. First, the point of view is from behind … Continue reading →

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