Author: Beena Devi

30th June 2024 Neelum   I painted these designs with acrylic on a white canvas. I got this design from Instagram. I wish to add the following quote:   “Two words that can change the way we approach our life. ‘Can I or I can’ Think and choose the right option and create a difference…

30th June 2024 Joy   I drew a poppy field after a friend requested it. The red poppy is a symbol of wartime remembrance for soldiers who died in war, in the US, UK, South Africa, Malta, etc. John McCrae, a surgeon-soldier, composed the famous poem to commemorate fallen Canadian heroes called “In Flanders Field”….

28th June 2024 Beena   Hello, everyone. I’m so grateful for the many comments I received about the watercolour painting I posted this morning. The challenging part was creating those various coloured shadows and the depth, but your feedback made it all worth it.   Many of you shared your nostalgic memories of climbing trees,…

22nd June 2024 Mr Nandakumar   I decided to get creative and drew Kovalam beach with watercolour pencils on a calendar. I know it’s a bit unconventional, but hey, art knows no boundaries, right? So, the story goes like this: I had this sudden burst of inspiration to draw, but the only paper I could…

22nd June 2024 Mr Nandakumar   Allow me to unveil my latest creation, a painting that captures the essence of a yacht battling the elements on a stormy night. Crafted with acrylic on a forex sheet, I meticulously created the lightning effect using the end of a compass. The final touch was a strategically placed…

‘The Deer in the Wood’ – a poem by Joy.    In the hush cold morning breeze, As sunbeams glide over the skies, In the beautiful rainforest clearing, A solitary deer awakens to another day,   The male deer lifted huge, heavy antlers, Cautiously, among lush green covers,  A white lace reddish, brown coat emerges,…

21st June 2024 Beena   Greetings, readers! As we embark on another Friday, I’m thrilled to share my latest watercolour creation with you. This piece depicts a tranquil afternoon in a quaint village, where the challenge was to master the interplay of shadows and the illusion of walking into a forest. The wet-on-wet technique added…

  16th June 2024 Angela & Beena   Hello everyone😊. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing with you a captivating painting by Angela. This piece, created with the vibrant strokes of acrylic, depicts the timeless beauty of sunflowers. A subject that has inspired countless artists, each interpretation unique and a testament to the joy…

16th June 2024 Joy   I painted this butterfly in a garden in watercolour. During the process, I realized that the various mediums use light to blend textures and create soft, rich, vibrant finishes: rich acrylics, still watercolour, coloured pencil blends, smooth pastels, and pencil shades.   Blending, in the context of art, is the…

14th June 2024 Beena   Hello, everyone. I am excited to write about cakes and birthdays. I painted this light, delightful cake with watercolour and coloured gel pens. I was trying something new this time, but no one noticed the pen part🤔🤔. I painted some outlines of the flowers and added some silver and gold…