Tag Archives: In- the- moment

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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Climate Strike!

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

An amazing number of people marched in San Diego’s climate strikes today. I think there were demonstrations at a majority of the high schools and all of the colleges. I went to an afternoon gathering at the Federal Building. Both … Continue reading →

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Second Thoughts

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

Painting from models is great, except that you need to work really fast to complete a sketch in 20 minutes. Working quickly is fun, actually exhilarating, kind of like the feeling of running or skiing downhill a little too fast. … Continue reading →

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Not a Party Girl

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

This sketch is from a model with gorgeous hair and a quiet demeanor. With her chin down and her right shoulder raised, I thought she looked like a reluctant party attendee. I liked the way she tilted her head with … Continue reading →

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The Polite Listener

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

It was so nice to be at the gallery and paint a live model, even if the poses were only for twenty minutes. The model was awesome, on the older side, and had a way of looking at us while … Continue reading →

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