Tag Archives: San Diego

Sun and Sea

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

I drove north of San Diego today to visit an old friend who is spending the week at a resort in Carlsbad. At the end of the day we sat on the lawn above a young woman who was soaking … Continue reading →

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Dog Watches Man Clean Camper

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

After the six-month trip with an abundance of subjects and scenes to sketch, I am learning to see possibilities for topics in my ordinary life again. The couch, the blinds, the dog, the vet’s office, cleaning the camper, it turns out that … Continue reading →

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At the Vet’s

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

We went to the vet’s and waited a bit after our appointment for Luke’s new meds. I had my small sketchbook along and was able to get a pen and ink sketch of the receptionist going over instructions with another … Continue reading →

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Luke Sunbathes in August Heat Wave

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

It seems very odd to sunbathe in this August heat but our dog Luke seeks out sunlight despite my efforts to keep the blinds closed against it. If he could drive I bet he would take off for dog beach … Continue reading →

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Where Our Bathroom Used to Be

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

We had some water damage while we were away for six months. A slow leak in an upstairs bathroom caused the ceiling in the downstairs bathroom to cave in. The soggy old wallboard and fixtures have now been removed, leaving … Continue reading →

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A Model Poses for the Drawing Group

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

This sketch is from a series I did yesterday at a drawing group. I had trouble drawing the model as he was missing many of the usual features that help define people. He was very pale, had a shaven head, small eyes, faint brows, … Continue reading →

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Sketching the Sketchers

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning I sketched with a drawing group in San Diego. I have not yet built back my stamina and toward the end of the morning needed a break. Instead of sketching the last 20-minute pose by the model, I turned … Continue reading →

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