Jumbo – The Sad Story
Jumbo the Elephant (1860 – 1885) was exported from Sudan, where he was born, to a zoo in Paris and then in 1865 transferred to the London Zoo in England. He was dearly loved, especially by the children who had … Continued
Time – The Present Is All That Matters
When I looked at the time time today, as I am always feeling like there are never enough hours in the day, it dawned on me that the only time which really matters is the present moment. If you have … Continued
Billie Holiday a Jazz Legend
Billie Holiday, born over a century ago, was one of the best jazz singers of all time. Even with her limited vocal range she used her unique timing and framing to create an amazing mellow sound with the ability to … Continued
Split Second Story
If you can’t beat them, join them; that’s the story behind this artwork composition. If you want to reach the younger generation today then jump on their band wagon, so to speak. While I am personally not supporting defacing other … Continued
The Wonders of Nature
It’s funny how nature can come together to create interesting images. This tree, which was already leaning over the water, after a storm with high winds, ended up splitting and falling in, creating a beautiful bridge for the local wildlife. … Continued
Hey Diddle Diddle, Scandalous History
This is my re-creation of a children’s book PD image by Randolph Caldecott, who was an illustrator and artist from the 19th century. He was a well-known children’s book illustrator and typically his books cost a shilling a piece. The … Continued