Author: Beena Devi

11th November 2026 Beena, Xing Xing & Yumi   Capturing Xing in motion, dancing with her kite while Yumi followed, was a joy to paint. The scene lives vividly in my memory—a moment of childhood wonder frozen in time. Using acrylics on a 9×9 inch canvas board, I finally brought to life an image that…

26th October 2026 Mani & Beena   When Mani sent me this ink drawing of Yin and Yang, I was immediately struck by its originality. Though rendered solely in black and white, the bold contrast between the two halves is captivating. The intricate interplay within the artwork speaks volumes about balance and complexity, holding my…

19th October 2026 Tsholofelo Kenathetswe Botswana   This stunning handcrafted basket from Botswana immediately commanded attention. In the northwestern Okavango Delta, basket-weaving is both an art and a way of life. Artisans skillfully split the leaves of the Mokola palm and create intricate patterns using natural dyes—each motif echoing the land, the rivers, and the…

19th October 2026 Mousa WELE Senegal   His T-shirt’s exquisitely woven pattern immediately drew every eye in the room. Subtle colours undulated across the fabric, forming wave-like motifs that evoked the rhythm of the sea—an echo of Senegal’s stunning coastline. The artistry in each thread told a silent story of heritage and place, sparking admiration…

19th October 2026 Shreeya Pradhan NEPAL   Her beautiful seating cushion, masterfully woven from traditional local materials—perhaps rice straw or hay—stood out for its craftsmanship and purpose. The dense weave insulated against the winter’s chill and stayed cool through the summer’s heat. As she spoke, she painted a vivid picture of her family gathered on…

19th October 2026 Beena   Recently, I had the privilege of joining a sharing circle devoted to weaving as a shared heritage. Sonia from HAUS Kuching, the organiser, invited me to bring a woven item, but as a complete novice, I chose to attend as an observer. Stepping into the gathering, I was struck by…

17th October 2026 Lavender painted in acrylic, the iconic Madame Bauer.   

17th October 2026 Freddie & Beena   Who was the Klimt Girl, whose iconic image graces the walls of hotels, museums, and public spaces around the world? Today, I’m sharing an evocative acrylic painting by Freddie Woon of Madame Bauer—better known as the Klimt Girl—a symbol of artistic elegance and intrigue. Klimt’s personal life profoundly…

16th October 2026  Freddie Woon Vermeer Series 3 This painting depicts a scene Vermeer loved to paint, featuring beautiful ultramarine blue. He painted a small room with a woman going about her daily chores.

16th October 2026  Lavender Vermeer Series 2   Lavender created the Girl with a Pearl Earring using coloured pencils.