They do not sow, nor reap, nor gather.

This post was originally published on 7/9/2017.  Updated on 15/10/2018. Birds have that something that is a little more challenging for me as an artist than most subjects.  I am a bird-lover and I guess the main reason why I am attracted to birds, besides their beauty is their happiness!  Painting and photographing birds have filled many...

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‘Bubble’ Bugs.

I first discovered these unusual creatures on a lovely summer day.  It was a hot day and I had the sensation on water been dripped onto my skin, as if someone was flicking their wet fingers at me.  The coolness of the drips was quite refreshing, and as I am not one to ignore anything...

A Picture Poem (video) about Forrest & Celeste, the Thick-Billed Weavers.

Over the years I have taken photos of the thick-billed weavers building their nests and I thought the best way to make use of the photographs was to create a video with words and music.  I hope you enjoy!  Don' forget to turn the sound on! DID YOU KNOW? The thick-billed weaver differs from other...

BEAUTY FOR ASHES

  BEAUTY FOR ASHES© Beaten down? I will raise you up and set your crown. Torn and forlorn? Have you noticed, there is always a new morn. Fearful and alone? I am with you, I will protect and save you. Sick and frail? I will be your guard rail - You will prevail. Do you...

Slithering Snakes!

Spotted bush snakes (Know the snake )are quite regular visitors to my garden.  I am not a snake lover, but these guys are quite harmless and if I was ever asked what my favorite snake is, which would be an odd question, I would say the spotted bush snake.  These snakes are about a meter long...

Okay, so I am feeling spring silly!

Like I said, I am feeling 'Spring Silly'.  I know I am not the only one, it affects the best of us!  I love spring...I could jump and shout and go on and on and on about this crazy season, but I won't (I bet some are saying, 'thank goodness for that'. BUT, I did...

CREATION DAY ONE TO SIX, ON CANVAS.

He [God] spoke and galaxies whirled into place, stars burned in the heavens, and planets began orbiting their suns - words of awesome, unlimited, unleashed power.  He spoke again and the waters and lands were filled with plants and creatures, running, swimming, growing, multiplying - words of animating, breathing, pulsing life.  Again he spoke and man...

#PAINT MY BEAR

Hello! My name is Eli!  I am a brand new bear for a brand new baby.  I was painted in oils by the artist Caroline Street. Do you want your old Teddy Bear painted -  you know, that old teddy you have stashed in storage, covered in wrapping and moth balls, hoping he does not fall...

What frogs get up to after dark.

No sooner is spring sprung and so are the frogs!  They usually croak at night from 10.00: pm until 2.00:am.  Yes, you have guessed it, there is not much sleep to be had.  At first I used to collect them in a bucket and put them over the wall, hoping they would head on over...

A Rhino’s Tale.

  A RHINO'S TALE.© I was born free on the African plains, Underneath the umbrella thorn tree. Whilst still wet from birth, I lay in the long sweet grass, As the gentle morning sun spread its warmth Throughout perfect little me. I welcomed the world cosseted and carefree.   That first sweet drink Of my...

Water Striders

What attracted me to these insects was the strange 'stuff' attached to their feet, and as they moved very quickly little bubbles were produced around the feet.  Fortunately, I had my camera with me and took a few pics of these odd insects. They look like spiders but they are insects from the family called...

The Penguin.©

I am an Emperor Penguin, Suited in black and white. I’m trekking many miles Across the Antarctic Ice. My journey will take me to a colony Of others just like me, Where I will procure a mate to procreate, And she’ll produce ONE precious egg. I will incubate my offspring, My ‘Empress’ will hunt for...

Water Lily Photography

The water lily is my favourite flower to photograph.  Whenever I visit the local Botanical Garden, I head straight to the water lily pond.  I am never disappointed! I find that at any time of the day, water lilies photograph well, even when the sun is at its highest, however I have been fortunate enough...

The New Earth

A fantasy has not been told, but truth which must be extolled. A true account of eternal life and death as revealed by God in Heaven to the apostle John in a vision, who committed the prophecy to parchment, known as the unquestionable Revelation.   The day draws near when every eye will see the birth...

BATIK; Know how to do this ancient and exciting art form.

Batik is an ancient art form.  I am not going to go into the history of this art as Google can tell you all you need to know, instead I am going to show you some of my batiks and tell you how to create a simple batik. If you are the creative type you...

Fascinatingly Creepy!

I am increasingly fascinated with little creatures, and this happened a few years ago when I started with flower macro photography. I often found bugs on the flowers and this lead me to 'bug hunting'. I am fortunate to have a generous garden that produces an array of little creatures. A week ago I discovered...

Creating art in a moving vehicle.

Like many other artists, I do not like been taken away from my studio, just in case I am inspired to do something - and that something would have to be done now!  So when I have to go visiting, which I do enjoy, I try to combine art and the trip. I find travelling...

Death of a Child.

A child is a remarkable blessing, Surpassing all the treasures on Earth, Who brings forth indescribable happiness From the moment of inception to incredible birth. The little being who adds significance To our existence on Earth.   An astounding miniature of human form, With wispy hair and downy skin, Tiny fingers that reach out for...

The Woman of the Seine.

WHY I PAINTED THIS My interest in this subject arose from an art challenge to paint the death mask of this unfortunate girl, named ‘The Unknown Woman of the Seine’ or  'L'Inconnue de la Seine'.  I was intrigued by the subject, as unrequited love and death often go hand in hand. The fact that she...

Sweet Mother of Mine.©

  Sweet Mother of Mine. © Sweet Mother of mine, your length of days has passed. Your spirit is free – finally released    into the hands of God. Your absence has left an emptiness.   Your sprinkles of sweetness are no longer here to enrich. Your rare conversation echoes and most memories give me no...

The art of tea and tasting.

I love tea and coffee, coffee in the mornings, the rest of the day it is tea, no wonder I painted a couple of cups of tea and (just one coffee).  Maybe I should be eating more apples than drinking tea, I guess this went through my mind as I painted, but then the flowers...