Tag Archives: Splashes of Paint

Problems worthy of attack

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Problems worthy of attack prove their worth by hitting back. This small poem from the Danish mathematician, scientist, inventor, and poet, Piet Hein (1905- 1996) goes a long way to explain why people want to figure things out. It feels so good to get … Continue reading →

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More from open studio

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

Today was not a good day for sketching so here is a second sketch from yesterday’s open studio. As I got familiar with the model’s expressions, I was able to make some decisions about an underlying story to draw, since telling a story through image … Continue reading →

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Spirited

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

This is one of several sketches I made on the last day of a short trip.  I like this sketch because I caught a range of expression in the eyes that indicate clarity, intelligence, unspoken thoughts, openness and a lively engagement with the world.  … Continue reading →

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Rio San Diego and Fenton

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

A red stoplight at some intersections makes me very happy because I get to pause to appreciate the view. Rio San Diego and Fenton is one of these and I had to get out of my car and sketch the canopy of palm trees and … Continue reading →

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More Poinsettias

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

I was sketching a houseguest but having trouble conveying her depth and personality.  Impulsively, I brought in a poinsettia and drew it on both sides of her. Suddenly the slight tilt of her chin downward was echoed by several of the red leafs. The red leafs also accentuated the bits … Continue reading →

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Watching the dancers

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

This is a revision of a sketch from a wedding last week. The original sketch did not tell a story, which is one of my goals for this blog, so I made a few changes. While the bride and groom were … Continue reading →

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Urban Sketching at Summers Past Farms

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Sarah Sullivan

The San Diego Urban Sketchers gathered today at Summers Past Farms in El Cajon. Summers Past is a family owned nursery, gift store, garden, wedding venue and interesting sketching location. I chose a rusted out truck on the far edge … Continue reading →

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