Tag Archives: Urban Sketching

Quiet Time

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

The time difference between San Diego and Jerusalem coupled with a lot of walking through the Old City made for two very tired guests at the end of the day today. This is a quick sketch of them as they … Continue reading →

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Small Girl in Pink Rides the Bus

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

I sketched in pen while riding the train and bus today, lots of bumps but lots of fun. This was my last sketch of the day and a tiny girl in pink, holding onto the bar and her father’s hand, … Continue reading →

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Man Reflects on Injustice of Parking Ticket

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

There is nothing like a parking ticket in a language you have trouble reading to make you feel wronged. Especially when you bought a parking pass, displayed it on the dashboard and departed fifteen minutes before it expired. It does … Continue reading →

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Feral Cats of Jerusalem

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

There are wild cats everywhere in Jerusalem. These are bold cats, entering buildings in search of food, including our apartment, when the screen is not pulled. Cats are on the walkways, in the trash bins, the outdoor cafes, national monuments, … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day!

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

We were on our way to Passover dinner and stopped at Hadar Josef, a neighborhood of Tel-Aviv, where we lived 38 years ago. We tried to locate our old apartment but between the tremendous remodeling and our fading memories, we … Continue reading →

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At the Ice Cream Shop

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

I look for scenes that tell a story and each time I see this particular grandmother and grandson at our corner ice cream shop they get my attention. He is about 15, enthusiastic, talkative and a bit awkward. She is … Continue reading →

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View from the Balcony

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

  When we first got to Jerusalem, I sketched the view of the city  from our balcony. It was very cold then, hovering around freezing and I focused on recording what I saw. This sketch today is nearly the same … Continue reading →

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