19th July Kala & Beena When Kala sent me her artwork a few days ago, the scene immediately captivated me. It’s a peaceful place in Switzerland, so tranquil that I could almost hear the gentle rustle of the leaves. I felt a wave of calmness wash over me, as if I could step…
Author: Beena Devi
Gone With The Wind
19th July 2025 Beena Hi everyone, I posted this painting of the Moroccan man with some trepidation. I created that painting in May, but it didn’t quite hit the mark. However, I received many supportive remarks, even from my critics. Riccardo sent me photos of a man walking in a souk beside a…
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17th July 2025 Teresa Liew I wish to introduce Ms Liew’s passion for weaving Penan-style bags and baskets. They will be posted in series. She has written her story about her weaving below: Heritage and Heart Why I Started Weaving Penan Bags I’ve always been drawn to things made with heart, especially those that…
Warm Feeling
17th July 2025 Beena I created this watercolour painting as part of my classwork. From the beginning, I knew it would be challenging. The painting depicts rocks above and below water, as well as tree roots beneath the surface. I have found rocks difficult to paint. They have many facets. Rocks underwater or near…
Ripple Effect
15th July 2025 Angela & Beena When I first saw Angela’s watercolour masterpiece, I was captivated by its beauty. The way she rendered the blue sky in the water is truly inspiring. There is a sense of fluidity in her work, as if the leaf is elegantly gliding towards its next destination. On a…
Tiger’s Nest Bhutan
15th July Lavender Lavender has beautifully captured the essence of the Tiger’s Nest monastery in her painting. This iconic site, built in 1692, holds a special place in the hearts of Vajrayana Buddhists. The legend of Guru Rinpoche being brought to this site on a tigress from Tibet adds to its mystique. The…