Author: Beena Devi

8th September 2025 Beena   Recently, I had the long-awaited chance to attend a class reunion in Kanyakumari. The excitement and nervousness of reconnecting with my classmates after forty years were undeniable. When the moment finally arrived, the reunion was quiet but filled with the warmth of shared memories.   On the first morning in…

5th September 2025  Mr Mani Menon   Hello, Onam greetings. May you enjoy your festivities. This is my abstract art in pen and ink.   My art is simple. Life has become quite complicated these days. My art reminds us that we can all live peacefully and lead simple lives.   Enjoy your Onam!  

    5th September 2025 Beena   Happy Onam to everyone celebrating this harvest festival. I created this unique piece at Kala’s request. Instead of the usual Onam sadya (feast), boat race, or Mahabali, I chose to depict a traditional lamp I came across. Using acrylic paints, I brought this lamp to life, keeping the…

27th August 2025 Mr Mani & Beena   Today, we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, a special festival that marks the birth of Ganesh and is observed not only in India but also across various parts of the world. I was particularly struck by a post from Mr. Mani, depicting a beautiful Ganesh idol made from a…

Nature Fights Back Series 2   This is the second post of ink and pen art by Mr Mani.   Please post your comments on this topic, thank you.

21st August 2025 Mr Mani & Beena   Hello everyone. I’m excited to present two thought-provoking ink and pen artworks by Mr Mani that explore the urgent issue of our planet’s destruction. These pieces, as always with Mr Mani’s art, deliver a powerful message about the harm we’re causing to nature.  Climate change is a…

18th August 2025 Wendy & Beena   Hello, everyone. I’d like to share a striking black-and-white painting by Ms Wendy. She has skillfully depicted a ship amid turbulent waters, capturing the movement of the vessel as it rocks in the swells. The dark, overhanging clouds and the red sun, which she has painted, threaten the…

17th August 2025 Mariam & Beena  Today, I introduce a new artist. Mariam created this piece of art with cross-stitch. It depicts a half moon and stars. She said she made this for her daughter for fun. It was a labour of love. I thought that was incredibly sweet. We can always do something for…

17th August 2025 Mrs Nalini Rajappan & Beena    I am thrilled to introduce the versatile Mrs Nalini Rajappan and her enthralling art. As a masterful artist, she has honed her skills across various mediums, each a testament to her versatility and ingenuity. This piece, an African couple brought to life with the vibrant hues…

The painting attached to this story contains many four-petaled flowers. These flowers are exceptional because the four petals were the first drawing I picked up from my Mother. As a tiny tot, I was keenly observing them with awe. Sixty years on, I noticed that I was doodling the same flower with four petals. It…