28th January 2025 Beena Hello, everyone. I’ve shared an artwork of a snake, brought to life with the vibrant hues of coloured pencils and the shimmer of gold poster colour. This piece, a celebration of the Chinese New Year, is a testament to the beauty and allure of the snake🫠. This year,…
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Waiting
18th January 2025 Beena Hi everyone. I shared a watercolour painting of a village house, a scene many of us can relate to for its serene charm. I titled it ‘Waiting,’ sparking a wave of curiosity: What are we all waiting for? I was inspired by Peter Sheeler’s line and wash watercolour painting. …
Cute Panda
15th January 2025 Ms Wendy & Beena Hello, everyone. I was busy and had no time to write. I posted this cute, sleepy panda painted by the talented artist, Ms Wendy Fung. Her love for pandas is evident in her beautiful artwork. Everyone adores pandas. Pandas are a bear species endemic to China. …
Casper the Friendly Ghost
4th January 2025 Cheng Hwai Jen & Beena Hello everyone. Did you guys watch Casper the Friendly Ghost when you were young? Jen is now into digital art with veracity, dishing out a new painting daily. I am unable to keep up with her. However, I sought her permission before I posted her art…
Place of Hope
3rd January 2025 Beena Wow, wow, wow. There were many guesses and interpretations of the art I posted today💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽. I had been painting a lot for the past three weeks, so I decided to paint something abstract. I began by drawing squares and triangles. Then, I added semicircles, which started to look like…
Peace in 2025
31st December 2024 Beena As we bid farewell to 2024, I want to extend my heartfelt New Year’s wishes to all my readers and contributors. It’s been a year of ups and downs for me, and I hope it’s also been a year of growth and learning for all of you. My experiences…
Xmas at Carpenter Street
24th December 2024 Beena In just five months, we’ve reached a significant milestone—the 500th story on this website. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has made this journey possible. Your contributions, whether in paintings, stories, or comments, have been invaluable. When Allan and I embarked on this website, we were uncertain about its future….
Yumi’s First Winter
24th December 2024 Beena Hey there, as we approach the end of the year, I wanted to share this unique piece of art with you. It’s a coloured pencil work that beautifully captures a wintry scene, a process that’s both intricate and time-consuming. Here, I’ve strived to capture the coldness of winter against…
Keep Hope Alive
23rd December 2024 Amey & Beena Hello, everyone. I am thrilled to share a beautiful painting by Amey, the talented grandson of Mr Nandakumar. His portrayal of a boat at sea on a sunny day is truly captivating. This masterpiece emanates a sense of Hope. Focusing on the silver linings is crucial in…
Walking A Dog
23rd December 2024 Cheng Hwai Jen & Beena Hello, everyone. I am posting a painting by Cheng Hwai Jen. It is a line-and-wash watercolour painting. I love line-and-wash, but I am not very confident in my ability to paint one. In this painting, I see a young girl walking her dog. It must…