Category Archives: Telling a Story

Fighting Jet Lag

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

If you traveled for twenty-four hours, had a meal, did a little sight seeing, and then worked on a tough puzzle with your father, this is what your body language might look like as you fight jet lag. The focused … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem Marathon

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Jerusalem closed down for its marathon today. The family run was great fun, fast moving kids, parents in search of kids, babies in strollers and brightly colored shirts on everyone. I could not keep track of the figures and limbs as … Continue reading →

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At the Jerusalem Market

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Today I stopped by Jerusalem’s traditional open air market, the Mahane Yehuda Market, sometimes known as the shuk. It is a very busy place and I had been trying to get my courage up to draw there. I shouldn’t have … Continue reading →

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Central Bus Station Security Line

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Security vigilance is a constant in Israel. People and their belongings are routinely checked at bus stations, large stores, museums, theaters, and airports. In this sketch of the entrance to the Jerusalem Central Bus Station. I wanted to convey how … Continue reading →

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Hooray for Pi Day Teachers!

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

March 14 is a wonderful day for teachers due to a delightful coincidence between the way March 14 is written and the approximate value of Pi, a mathematical constant. Irrational numbers can be mysterious and teaching students to understand and … Continue reading →

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At the Next Table

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

We went out to lunch and I was happy that our table provided such a good view of a stone wall since I am still working on capturing the look of stone. It was a bonus that I also had … Continue reading →

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Outside Yad Vashem

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Visiting Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial for the victims of the Holocaust, left me feeling pensive, sad and worried. How could this happen, could it happen again? Other visitors seem to feel this way too, you can see it in their … Continue reading →

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