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...

Seagull Art: Sand, Surf and Seaview

Seagulls can be heroes too!

Lino Printing. A Kingfisher.

I seldom do lino printing, but I enjoy the process. The prints are exciting, because one never quite knows what results will be achieved.

A Sequence of Pics of the Purple Crested Lourie.

I photographed this lourie (turaco) in my garden. I had previously made a number of attempts to photograph these birds but to no avail. At the sight of me, they took off. This day I was fortunate, as you can see. I think those palm berries were too delicious for the bird to abandon! The...

Feed the Birds.

FEED THE BIRDS. Early morning risers, Some wet to the bone, Snatching sleep Huddling on cold stone.   Not much rest after a night of rain, Shelter is scarce. Trees drenched, Big rain drops, Those that make the feathers flop!   Ahhh! A ray of sunshine, Breaking through the cold, purple dawn. Those still wet...

What to do with charity scarves?

Over the last three years I have collected charity scarves with a view of doing something with them. The Covid-19 lockdown has got me doing things other than painting. I have two old Elna sewing machines which I cleaned and oiled, and also gave my sewing paraphernalia a good sorting out. In the sewing basket,...

The Emperor 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. I will find a mate and procreate, And we'll produce ONE precious egg. I will incubate my offspring. My empress will hunt for food;...

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. Flower Design I...