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Ski slope

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Yesterday I tried to sketch skiers on snowy slopes and then put it aside in frustration. Today I completed four more sketches and became even more puzzled about how to convey both snow and skiers. I know that the issue … Continue reading →

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Redo of a view

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

One of my major learning goals for this blog is to learn to use image to tell a story. Although I liked yesterday’s sketch well enough to post, I was bothered by it. I felt that it confused the story … Continue reading →

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View from a window seat

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

The view from an airplane window seat allows you to see straight ahead, 45 degrees to the left if you look out the window ahead of you, and 90 degrees to the left if you turn and look straight out. … Continue reading →

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View from the cell phone lot

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

I used to dislike waiting but how can I complain with a view like this from the San Diego airport cell phone lot? I wanted to catch the animated feeling of the holiday traffic so I drew with quick gestures, holding … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the New Year

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

We had family from the east coast for New Year’s Eve and played games in order to keep them up while we waited to celebrate here on the west coast.  I sketched a bit while waiting for my turn. I liked … Continue reading →

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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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