Tag Archives: Line

At the zoo

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

The zoo is great place to sketch people of all ages. This was a warm up sketch but I like the composition and the work I accomplished with my practice goal of using a variety of lines. I used marker and … Continue reading →

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Beach runners

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I went to Mission Beach today and sketched away the day. The sea was energetic and so were a great many of the beachgoers. Even though the runners have a gravity defying angle to their posture, I like this sketch because … Continue reading →

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The look of listening

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I am fascinated by the different looks exchanged as people interact with each other using eye contact. In this sketch tonight, the listener was on the phone and I noticed that although there was no visual communication, that the listener was still … Continue reading →

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Interchanges

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Urban Sketchers met at Presidio Park this morning and the arcs and arches in the interchange below the park caught my attention. Although there is not a clear story conveyed in this sketch, I am posting it because … Continue reading →

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What is she thinking?

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I did not get a sketch today that is as expressive as this one from yesterday.  Although the model is alone, she looks into the distance and seems to be thinking about something that bothers her. Her left shoulder and eye are raised, … Continue reading →

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Open Studio

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Today I attended my second open studio session. I was more comfortable and able to focus. And how wonderful to have a model who does not stand up and leave in the midst of a drawing. There is a downside, however, to sketching a … Continue reading →

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A visitor

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

We had a visitor this evening, or mostly our dog had one. It is the night before the first day of school for our neighbor and there is a lot to think about. Just now thoughts of school, finding friends and … Continue reading →

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