I Had to Draw the Line Somewhere

As Joyce Hostetter and I planned our May issue of Talking Story on public art, it became clear we could not include all of the pictures we wanted to. Here are a few images–related to literacy of course– that didn’t make the final cut.

“Make Way for Ducklings” Boston Public Garden

A figure outside a window in Madrid, Spain

Street graffiti in Nuremburg, Germany

In Medieval times, stories were told through stained glass windows and on images painted on  church walls and pillars. 

Part of a drawing uncovered in a church in Salzburg, Austria

In the story I am writing a secret is overheard in a garden, although not one quite as artistic as this. 

Outside the Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna

This painting tells the story of Jan Hus when he faced his accusers at the Council of Constance. For a long time a copy of this painting hung above our den sofa; now my husband has it in his office. 

Jan Hus at the Council of Constance, Václav Brožík, 1883 Bethlehem Chapel, Prague

This photograph of an interviewee’s family ancestor helped inform Half-Truths. 

Charles Jones’ grandmother

I’m not an illustrator but like I said, there is a line in the sand, and I had to draw it somewhere! These were some of the pictures that didn’t make it into the newsletter. To see the images that did and for a chance to win one of three terrific books, check out the May issue of  Talking Story. If you aren’t a subscriber, leave me a comment with your email address and I’ll add your name to our list. Act now- the issue is coming out at the end of this week!