Tag Archives: People

Live Sketching at the San Diego Opera

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Opera season opens this Saturday with Falstaff. Local artists were invited to live sketch the Wednesday working rehearsal and I was so glad to be part of the group yesterday evening. We sat in the orchestra section … Continue reading →

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They Must Be Snowbirds

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

We sat on the seawall feeling cold but sketching away, bundled up in jackets and long pants. They were down on the shoreline. Their limbs were bare, the kids played in the water. How could they stand the cold? They must … Continue reading →

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We Were Refugees, Too

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

This evening I attended a meeting, Immigrants and Refugees: A Jewish Call-to-Action. There was standing room only. People listened intently as a panel of elected officials, rabbis and thought leaders explained why it is imperative that we advocate for immigrants and … Continue reading →

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Bird Show

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Relatively few people were at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park today. Between the low attendance and gorgeous weather, conditions were awesome for a day of sketching. This is a sketch of a small audience enjoying the bird show. I … Continue reading →

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So Tired He Can’t See Straight

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Some of the most interesting facial expressions I have captured in my year and a half of daily sketching are on people under the influence of jet lag. This tired house guest of ours is no exception. The saying, ‘so … Continue reading →

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Into the Waves

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

One of the joys of Mazatlan is body surfing in its warm strong waves. I love catching a wave at the perfect moment and then being propelled a long way up onto the beach. I wanted to capture this feeling … Continue reading →

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Resting on the Couch

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

My sister was resting in the cool of our seaside rental after sightseeing in Mazatlan all morning. I was glad she was holding still because that meant that once again I had a terrific model to sketch. Her body language … Continue reading →

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