12th August 2024 Maya & Beena I am thrilled to post this painting by Maya, a remarkably talented ten-year-old. She is the granddaughter of Dr Geetha MR, my friend from the 70s, and hails from Houston, Texas. Her hobbies include painting, making dresses for her dolls, making jewellery, and cooking for her grandmom😊. …
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Tree of Life by Joy
11th August 2024 Joy Hello, I hope you like my watercolour piece, which I named the Tree of Life. I discovered that the sacred tree (s) of life is recounted in folklore and culture, often relating to immortality or fertility and originating from many religions. I want to add the following quote: “There…
Together We Go Further
11th August 2024 Mani Menon & Beena Hello there, dear readers. Today, I am excited to post an abstract by Mr Mani. As always, his art gets me thinking. I saw the pair of Phyrges in his art. They are the mascots for the French Olympics 2024. Phyrges caps symbolise freedom and liberty. Their…
You Can Do It
11th August 2024 Susan & Beena Hello everyone🤗. Today, I am thrilled to share these stunning and functional coasters that my friend Susan has beautifully crocheted😅. They come in various hues, each more captivating than the last. I’m excited to share something about the therapeutic benefits of crocheting. Crocheting, derived from the French word…
A Meaningful Gift
10th August 2024 Vaishnavi Arun & Beena Hello everyone, today I wish to post a gift that Itty received for his birthday. Vaishnavi gifted him a creative card that she made especially for him. Vaishnavi is studying in Standard 4 and at this young age, she has developed creative skills. I wish her to…
Let the Sunshine In
9th August 2024 Priya & Beena Hi, I would like to post the musings by Priya to my watercolour painting of the sunflower. I need help with painting flowers😒😒. I don’t know which way I should paint the petals to give that appearance of curling inwards or outwards. Many liked the painting today, and…
Red Mountain
5th August 2024 Joy I painted the Red Mountain in watercolour. I hope you enjoy the story about it. In this quiet village looms a fiery red mountain called Hongshan or Red Mountain, with the reddish-ember colour of Permian purple sandstone. The Red Mountain, or Hongshan, is Urumqi’s unique sign and symbol of its…
Canterbury City
3rd August 2024 Angela & Beena Hello, everyone. I’m thrilled to share Angela’s stunning painting of the Westgate Gardens of Canterbury. Her portrayal of the beautiful buildings and serene gardens in the background is truly captivating. Canterbury, a city and a UNESCO World Heritage site, uniquely blends history and modernity. It boasts the…
Hope
3rd August 2024 Beena Hello guys. Last Friday, I posted my acrylic painting of the lighthouse. I copied this from a painting on Pinterest. I liked it for the vibrant sky. As seen by the dark clouds in the background, it is the break of dawn. Many of you felt that the painting…
Denis Diderot’s Love Letter to Sophie
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…