Tag Archives: Nonverbal Communication

Luke keeps an eye out

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Communicating a story through image is one of my major goals for this blog. This sketch tells the story of a loyal dog guarding his household. Luke’s alert head and his choice of a location where he can monitor the front door … Continue reading →

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Focus

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

At open studio today I looked up from a sketch and noticed the focus and stamina of the artists.  A few sketches later I noticed it again and decided to try to capture it. So for the last pose I sketched the sketchers. … 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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Grand Canyon

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

This is the blog I should have posted on Monday, August 10. We are camping at the Grand Canyon and do not have internet access, so I could not upload last night. The Grand Canyon is a great place for using a variety of … Continue reading →

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All in a Morning

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I keep a sketchbook as a way of remembering and understanding. This morning I sat and sketched four relatives, squishing them all into the same sheet of paper, not caring too much about the impossible overlapping of the space and … Continue reading →

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Let’s Sing Another One!

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

There is something timeless about the fire ring as a place for families to gather, talk and sing and I intend to capture this. Over the last several days I sketched in the near dark as we sat and sang around … Continue reading →

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Having Fun

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

My big goal is to tell a story through image and today I had a great opportunity to do so. This afternoon we repainted some outside art here at my brother’s property. Here is a sketch of my two sisters working … Continue reading →

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