Tag Archives: In- the- moment

At the Table

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

It was late so this was supposed to be a quick sketch of a tomato and an apple reflected on the surface of a polished table. However, I ran into trouble. I thought I would be able to transfer what … Continue reading →

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Counter Reflections

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I like the way objects are reflected on our kitchen counter and I especially like the way bright fruit is reflected.  I used gouache and a white pastel pencil on black paper for this sketch. 

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Plants and People at the Food Court

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

This was my first sketch of the morning yesterday with the San Diego Urban Sketchers. When I got home I propped up both sketches on my desk and decided I liked the one I posted yesterday best because it had … Continue reading →

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Food Court at the North County Mall

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Urban Sketchers met this morning at the North County Mall’s food court. It was a good turnout and a great location for people sketching. This gouache sketch is in an 8 X 11 inch Moleskine sketchbook. 

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Rafting the Mighty San Miguel

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

For the last two days I had my back to the San Miguel River and the mountains above it while I sketched thickets of cottonwood trees. The San Miguel is very shallow in this section and perfect for beginner rafters. … Continue reading →

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One With the Couch

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I sketched this last night shortly after sketching, End of the Last Day of the Workshop.  Today I added watercolor and ink to it. Although it is not as well drawn, I like it because it shows these three tired … Continue reading →

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End of the Last Day of the Workshop

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

I sketched these three lifelong colleagues two weeks ago on July 17 at the start of the workshop they were organizing together. Their workshop ends today and they are in the same living room sharing some last thoughts. Sketching them … Continue reading →

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