3rd January 2026 Sheeba George & Beena
Hi, Sheeba sent me this breathtaking oil painting of a deer standing protectively over her delicate fawns. The canvas radiates tranquillity and wonder, its gentle brushstrokes capturing a world where innocence and wild beauty coexist. As I gazed at the painting, I found myself drawn to the word “fawn”—a word as layered and evocative as the scene before me.
‘Fawns’ refer to baby deer, symbols of innocence and grace in the natural world. By contrast, to fawn means to flatter excessively, suggesting a different kind of vulnerability. Then there is ‘fawn,’ the yellowish-brown hue—warm, earthy, and quietly radiant—echoing the beauty of these gentle creatures and the landscapes they inhabit.
Each time a painting arrives from a friend, it opens a new window on wonder and discovery. I write these reflections to share that sense of awe, hoping readers will be inspired to see familiar things with fresh eyes and renewed curiosity.