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...

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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...