Author: Beena Devi

  1st June 2025 Wendy & Beena   Wendy sent me this painting for the Dragon Boat Festival. It depicts rice dumplings served on the 5th day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar, believed to be the day Qu Yuan died and when the festival is celebrated.   There are many stories, but…

  1st June 2025 Susan & Beena   Hello everyone, I am delighted to share Susan’s unique crochet water lilies with you. Her work, inspired by the water lilies in her pond, is a beautiful addition to our website.   Many artists find water lilies to be a great source of inspiration. Monet is known…

30th May 2025 Angela & Beena   Hi everyone, I’m thrilled to share Angela Huam’s stunning acrylic painting of a mountain goat. Angela has genuinely captured the expression of this mountain goat, making it appear as though the goat is distracted by something. It’s a masterpiece!   This particular one is a billy or a…

30th May 2025 Beena   When I completed my first watercolour painting of a young girl’s portrait, I was surprised to find that she appeared Caucasian, despite the photograph I used being of an Asian girl. This unexpected transformation left me pondering, but I remain hopeful for improvement. I was pleased to capture the pensive…

  30th May 2025 Mani   An abstract depiction of poppy flowers and pods. Once again, I notice Mani’s signature style in his art created with pen and ink. I add this quote:   “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama

29th May 2025 Kala & Beena   The third piece in the house series features a fountain as the main focal point, with several houses in the background. It more closely resembles an urban setting in Europe. The fountain at the centre is always an attraction for many who come to make their wishes and…

  30th May 2025 Kala & Beena   The second of the house series, painted using gouache. I want to add a quote: “ The pursuit of peace and progress cannot end in a few years in either victory or defeat. The pursuit of peace and progress with its trials and its errors. Its successes…

29th May 2025 Kala & Beena   Hello everyone. Today, I would like to share a series of paintings by Kala, known for her unique style and vibrant colours. They all depict houses, a recurring theme in her work. She used gouache for two of the paintings, a medium she employed for the first time…

29th May 2025 Wendy & Beena   Today, I am delighted to share this watercolour painting by Wendy. She has captured a beautiful scene in Qilin, a city in Yunnan Province, China. Once again, her painting reflects the daily lives of the people. I hope those who have visited Qilin will comment on this artwork….

24th May 2025 Beena   I posted this painting of a fruit cart on Friday. The caption was, “A glass of fresh juice is refreshing.” I painted with watercolour. The challenges with this painting were creating an appearance that conveyed a hot day, making the fruits look juicy and fresh, and ensuring it felt ubiquitous….