23rd December 2024 Joy Hi…. Joy here. I looked up the origin of “silver lining” and found that John Milton coined the phrase from his 1634 poem “Comus”. Since then, the silver lining has been used to encourage someone to be optimistic. It also means that even the worst events or situations have some…
Author: Beena Devi
Lush and Fresh
Angela’s acrylic painting of these luscious strawberries is a feast for the eyes. The strawberries look so fresh and juicy, you can almost taste them. She skillfully captures the play of light and shadow, allowing us to distinguish those inside the glass and those outside. Angela has taken on the challenging task of painting…
The Colour Wheel
22nd December 2024 Kala & Beena Hello, guys. When I saw this painting by Kala, I was struck by how the tree resembled Van Gogh’s painting. The tree is old, with knarled and twisted branches, laden with golden brown leaves. Kala used long brush strokes that resemble Van Gogh’s painting style. This resemblance sparked…
Delightful Dog
22nd December 2024 Ms Wendy & Beena I couldn’t help but share this delightful Chinese-style painting of a Happy Dog by Ms Wendy. It beautifully captures the sheer joy that dogs bring into our lives. A happy dog, as depicted in the painting, always has its mouth open with its tongue out slightly and…
Mani’s Mini Gallery
22nd December 2024 Mr Mani Menon I wish to post my mini gallery of acrylic paintings. Though I am fond of pen and ink, I thoroughly enjoyed painting this mini version of different subjects. I hope you, too, enjoy this artwork. “ A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset. The moment you…
Embrace the Lines
22nd December 2024 Mr Nandakumar & Beena Hello, I am posting a painting by Mr Nandakumar. He painted this Rajasthani man with acrylic paint, skillfully capturing the wrinkles on his face and that pensive look. His attention to detail is truly remarkable. You did a great job with the headgear, too. Most of us…
Ballerina
12th December 2024 Cheng Hwai Jen I loved this lovely painting of a young ballerina by Jen. She looks excited about something or is it part of her performance. Jen has captured the transparency of her tutu and the ballerina skirt. Would like to add the following quote: “A bird sitting on a…
You Are The Good Thing
12th December 2024 Ms Wendy Fung A beautiful watercolour painting in Chinese style by Ms Wendy Fung. I add the following quote: “ Sometimes the reason good things are not happening to you is because you are the good thing that needs to happen to other people”.
Teh Tarik
2nd December 2024 Mrs Polly Edward & Beena Mrs Polly Edward’s painting of lemon tea, with its vibrant colours and intricate details, offers a fascinating cultural perspective. It reflects the diverse tea-drinking traditions around the world, where there is no reason not to have a cup of tea. Polly’s painting brought back memories…
Mother of All Spiders
2nd December 2024 Mr Nandakumar & Beena This painting by Mr Nandakumar elicited some research, and I was astounded by the findings. Nephila pilipes have the most significant difference in size between females and males. The female can grow up to 5 centimeters, and the male is only 5 millimeters. The reason is that…