Author: Beena Devi

  3rd August 2024 Marilys & Beena   This is a collage by Marilys. It is a love letter by Denis Diderot. Diderot was a French philosopher, art critic, and chief editor of the Encyclopedia. Despite being talented, he was never recognized for his merit, accepted as part of the French Academy, and lived in…

30th July 2024 Beena   Hello everyone, it’s been a while since I wrote something, since the 400th story. I posted this painting of a cliff with a lighthouse in the distance. The technique used in this painting is called Pointillism.   Pointillism, a technique that uses dots to create an image, has a rich…

23rd July 2024 Marilys & Beena   Hello everyone. Today is a special announcement💃🏽. I am delighted to announce that we have reached a significant milestone- the 400th story. This means we have collectively produced 400 creative works, a testament to the talent and dedication of our community. Each of these works has contributed to…

23rd July 2024 Lavender & Beena   The above watercolour painting depicts the Wutaishan Mountains of China. These mountains are a sacred Buddhist site that was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2009. When I saw this painting, it took my breath away, and I hope you, too, feel the same😊.   “ Life…

23rd July 2024 Wendy Fung   Ms Fung loves to paint. This painting is in watercolour, which she loves to paint in the Chinese watercolour style. Many follow her paintings online in China and Hong Kong. She finds tremendous joy and purpose in life through her paintings.   “ If you want to live a…

23rd July 2024 Angela and Beena   Hello, everyone. Today, I’m excited to share Angela’s unique interpretation of the Tree of Life from Gustav Klimt’s series. Her acrylic painting, a complex masterpiece that took many days to complete, is now ready for you to explore.   The painting conveys the message that life is never…

23rd July 2024 Joy   The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was written by Washington Irving in 1820. It concerns Ichabod, a superstitious schoolmaster who intended to marry Katrina Van Tassel, the wealthy farmer’s daughter. However, Ichabod had a competitor, Abraham “Brom Bones” Van Brunt, who was known for his pranks and practical jokes.   The Van…

23rd July 2024 Beena   Hello, everyone😊. Last Friday, I posted a watercolour painting of a forest with bright red wild orchids. The source is a photo of my friend’s garden. To create the forest-like look, I used the negative painting technique and a kitchen towel for the textured look of the trees. I titled…

17th July 2024 Abigail Ting   I post a landscape painting using acrylic paints. I have added an inspirational quote below:   Lighten up, just enjoy life Smile more, laugh more And don’t get so Worked up about things.   Kenneth Branagh

17th July Ashley Ting   I have posted a watercolour painting of a bird. I post an inspirational quote below:   Challenges make you more responsible. Always remember that life without struggle is a life without success. Don’t give up and learn not to quit.”   Unknown