The Athletic Klipspinger

The klipspringer is one of the smallest antelope in Africa. (55 centimetres at the shoulder with an average weight of 12 kilogrammes). They inhabit rocky outcrops, which they claim and mark as their own. Their agility enables them to jump and skip on high, dangerous rocks and balance on precarious sloping angels thanks to their...

Gardenia in bloom

I planted this gardenia about two years ago and it has taken its time to grow and flower. During spring I fed it gardenia food every two weeks and the rain has been beneficial as well. Over the last week, I noticed a lot of buds on the shrub, and the blooms are stunning! The...

Mistletoe. Naturally Formed Wood Art

This piece of natural wood art has been in my parent's home ever since I can remember. My father, an artist, was out in the bush sourcing wood for his creations, when he saw a maroela tree with this uniquely shaped branch. He removed the branch from the tree and cleaned out the inside of...

Barberton Daisy

I like to think of this Daisy as our very own! That is because it is! It grows wild in the little town of Barberton, a short and pleasant drive from Mbombela, where I live, and it also grows in Limpopo, further north where I grew up. My mother used to plant them in her...

Lino Printmaking. ‘The Florist’.

Lino printing is great to do, it’s messy but fun and if you do not have a press and have to use the back of a spoon to apply pressure, you have to keep your wits about you. The same pressure must be applied all over. The alignment of the lino on the paper has...

The Cup of Gold

I have only seen these flowers once in the hills of Mbombela, South Africa. The shrub is endemic to Mexico and South America, so you can imagine my surprise! I was so impressed with the size, feel, and colours of the flower that I picked a couple. The Solandra vine is colossal, and the stems...

A Pride of Lions Caught Napping

On my way out of Kruger, near Crocodile bridge, I came across a pride of lions sleeping on a riverbank. The big scar-faced male and the female next to him were sitting up but they were about to nod off. Relaxing in the shade of a tree, they could not have chosen a better place,...

A Goose or a Duck; Egyptian Geese

The Egyptian Goose was considered sacred by the Egyptians, and it is not hard to see why. Their colors and markings are exquisite. The Egyptians kept the birds in captivity and depicted them in their art in tombs and paintings for the Pharaohs. The bird is no longer found on the Lower Nile, but throughout...

Dombeya (Tropical Hydrangea)

I planted this beautiful Dombeya Burgessiae last winter. The tree originates from Africa and Madagascar and grows well in subtropical conditions. The tree is situated beneath a Wisteria tree, so it gets filtered morning sun. Flowers appear from late summer to early winter. Although the Dombeya looks like a shrub at this stage, it is...

Giraffe tête-à-tête.

While observing these young giraffe, I found their inquisitive demeanor interesting. They were staring at me as much as I was staring at them. When I arranged the photos in sequence there was a story to tell. So I captioned the photos, creating a light-hearted conversation. ©️ Caroline Street Art/Poetry/Photography Thank you for your time....

For the Love of Flowers

The title of the art below is fitting. I love flowers and have been painting and photographing them for a long time. This art is the pinnacle of my love for flowers. My heart was in it from start to finish. Original Art. Oil on stretched canvas. H905mm x W905mm A monochrome print of the...

Crocodile Gazing

Nature is a tropical swamp in sunshine, on who's purlieus we hear the song of summer birds, and see prismatic dew drops, - but her interiors are terrific, full of hydra and crocodiles. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson. CROCODILE GAZING From the safety of the riversideI watch the crocodile, mesmerized by the power of its torso,...

Aquatic

I am always drawn to fish and water. The movement, colors, and reflections in ponds and aquariums is fascinating. I photograph goldfish at every opportunity, but they glide through the water quickly, and more often than not, the photos are a failure. But patience does reap rewards and I might get two or three good...

Expected Guest.

java in flower cuppoppies too brightenwet scene through windowexpect to drink in. Photo prompt for brevity poem provided by a member of all poetry.com Brevity It is long-winded Polonius in Shakespeare's Hamlet who famously says that brevity is the soul of wit. Copyright ©️ Caroline Street Art/Poetry/Photography My Poetry

Mandalas Featuring Animals

The circle with its continuous flow offers endless possibilities in art. Generally, I strive for balance and order in all things, and I find that this type of art is perfect for achieving this.

The Most Beautiful Food Source in Africa

[This post contains 36 Images.] The Impala is the most beautiful food source in Africa for every known predatory animal and bird. They are plentiful in all the wildlife parks. These photographs were taken in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. The size of the park is an area of 7,523 square miles (19,485 square...

Painted local birds on canvas ‘paper’.

[This post contains 4 images.] I love birds and invite them into my life by attracting them with feeders, bird baths, and plants. My camera is near to hand for pics. I also enjoy painting and writing about birds. I painted this set of birds in oil on canvas sheets. I would rather paint on...

FLOWER FALL

This post features twelve images. FLOWER FALL Flowers tumbling from the tree are pierced by the aloes beneath, a few are wedged in dark corners where they have gone to die. Several are scattered on the path like a broken wreath. Thankfully, the cycle of life is all but over! In their death song, each...

A Wandering Eye

[This post contains 13 images] There is much to photograph in nature, the choices are endless. I have found that the most surprising photos are the unplanned pics, the little scenes that pop up in the viewfinder. It would be something I did not particularly plan to photograph. This often happens when I am playing...

Easter Moon

Welcome new miracle day! I see a faint moon is still up in the sky, and it is Easter Sunday! HAPPY EASTER! Have a blessed day. Praise Him, sun and moon;Praise Him, all stars of light!~Psalm 148.3. ©️ Copyright Caroline Street Art/Poetry/Photography

Stinky Starfish Flower Cactus

[This post features 11 images] STARFISH CACTUS (Stapelia grandiflora) is fascinating, not only because it is unusual as a land flower, but it emits the smell of carrion. This is not a carnivorous plant, but the stinky succulent has a powerful influence over insects drawn to the smell of carrion. The insects are transfixed by...

A surprising visit from an African Harrier-Hawk

I often have unusual birds visit my garden, however, I was surprised to see this African Harrier-hawk hover for few seconds and then come to rest on the frond of a tall palm. They enjoy the fruit of the palm and scratch in the crevices for eggs and other tasty morsels. They are great climbers,...

Exploring Multimedia Art

There is nothing quite like multimedia art to get the creative juices flowing.

Nature’s Cleaners: Vulture and Hyena

Vultures and hyenas do nature a great service.

Green Abstraction; Secret Nature

I don't think captions are necessary. I will let nature speak for itself! How curious can I possibly beTo envision a day upon a leaf.A Tom Thumb I would need to be!To hop and skip upon a frond -Yes! It is beyond belief! ~C.StreetExcerpt from, ‘Once Upon a Leaf.’ ©️ Copyright Caroline Street ArtPoetry Photography...

The Garden of Eden. Walking with God.

I questioned my purpose for years and thank God, I have discovered the answer to this through prayer and study of the Word.

Yessy Art Gallery to sell your creative works.

I spent hours searching for a reasonably priced, simply structured art gallery on the internet to sell my art; one of those uncomplicated galleries! And I found it! It is called Yessy Art Gallery.

Genesis of Life: The Makhonjwa Mountains.

Recently I took a trip to Barberton, which is about an hours drive. There is a restaurant there in an old house dating back to the gold rush days of the 1880s. After lunch, I took a trip into the Makhonjwa Mountains, which is a series of beautiful green hills. The views from a high...

‘Bushveld Bliss’. Take a stroll with me through the African Bushveld.

Join me on this bush excursion, which I have recorded in pics and words.

Mount Zion

because this task is almost finished! I have one more place of spiritual abundance to complete.

It’s not often I have seen a languid leopard.

The leopards I have seen in the Kruger Park are usually darting across the road, or having an afternoon siesta under the shade of a tree, but I have never seen a leopard practically asleep on its feet.

One drawing with three conclusions.

Every time I attempt digital art, it is like learning it from the beginning again. I might sound crazy, but this is one of the things I enjoy about the art.

Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon. The fifth poem, the ‘Dew of Mount Hermon’, and painting in the series, The Seven Places of Spiritual Abundance. The Dew of Mount Hermon(The Fifth Spiritual Place of Abundance)My spirit is drawn to the snow capped peaksOf the majestic, sacred, Mount Hermon, Where worshippers were captivated by its sacred heights,And peaceful views of...

Moon Moods

The sun has bowed out and the moon is poised, In the dead of night, there is scarcely any noise; Dark and misty, the clouds just an outline,

The Valley of Trouble

I have departed from the valley of the shadow of death, Resting in green pastures, my soul is restored;

The Web of Lies

The poem, The Web of Lies, was difficult to write as I did not want to bring the spider into disrepute, because it does have a purpose in the Circle of Life, nevertheless nothing describes lies, living a lie or living in a lie better than a spiders web, as explained in the poem.

The Glory of Lebanon.

The painting of the 'Cedars of Lebanon' illustrates the poem, 'The Glory of Lebanon'. This is the 3rd Spiritual Place of Abundance. THE GLORY OF LEBANON. (3rd Spiritual Place of Abundance.) Fleeing the heat of the plains, I ascend to the heights of Lebanon, exploring the high places of Adonai where His majestic glory is...

The Zany Zebra

These creatures were created for freedom; to run wild! And only from a distance, to be admired.

Experimenting with multimedia art.

Personally speaking, the serious side of art is oil painting, however, these days I often find myself experimenting with multimedia and I say experimenting because it is just that! I deliberately do not have a plan, because part of the joy of the art is picking up something that will make a mark and making it work!

Mount Carmel

Carmel in scripture is spoken of as complete, full, and perfect, and this in the spiritual sense can be applied in the search of Truth.

The Plain of Sharon

My new project is to paint the seven places of spiritual abundance, (this is the first), and to pen a verse about each painting as I feel God has spoken to me. I love that this has been revealed to me!

Frenzied Inspiration

It's not insanity, all this mental activity - A flood of ideas - this is good! Another thought - maybe I could -

How, When, Why?

She stares beyond what she sees - Beyond the ceiling, the clouds, the sky. Seeking what it is she is trying to see, But the search to her eye is disallowed. What is it she seeks up high? She scans the moon and stars, Pursues the trail of the great Milky Way. Her mind flush...

My Song.

The supernatural vines of inspiration Are climbing everywhere. Their buds proclaim, “There is a change in the air!”

Striped Apples, Vases, and a Purple Fork

Still-life art is a glimpse into the personal living spaces of the artist. ~ Caroline Street

Seagull Art: Sand, Surf and Seaview

Seagulls can be heroes too!

The Woman From Mexico.

I was eager to try out my new coloured pens, and this drawing of SALSA the red-head was the result. As I was drawing Salsa, humorous thoughts came to mind which resulted in the limerick beneath.

Celebrating Earth Day with Orchids.

Illustrious orchid, harbinger of spring, 

Your spectacular beauty sings! 

A tonic to my eyes, a spiritual lift 

Is your communication to me. 


Portraits Depicting the Seasons.

Each painting depicts a young girl representing a season. First came spring, as this is my favorite season. The paintings are appropriately detailed, i.e., colors, hair, eyes, clothing, and backgrounds for the season they represent, and finally, each woman holds a symbolic seasonal item. SPRING The innocence of spring. Everything is fresh and new after...