4th October 2025 Beena
Completing my first large canvas acrylic painting was a moment of pure joy. It wasn’t just about feeling happy; it was the satisfaction of creating something truly good.
Many of you loved this painting, which depicts the forest reflected in the water, resembling it being filled with countless fireflies. I experienced pain while painting this, as I had an impinged shoulder from my artistic work. My art teachers were very supportive, ensuring I took thirty-minute breaks and stretched.
Many of you kept telling me that I have talent. I don’t have talent, but I am very persistent. I took up art during the lockdown because I was stressed, as my beloved dog Mika had undergone surgery. She came home after ten days and resumed making me happy again. During those days, I used to doodle and share my doodles with close friends. I had some leftover poster colours from a project in my department and used make-up brushes to paint. Art became my refuge during those difficult times, allowing me to express my emotions and find solace. Everyone supported and encouraged me.
Then, when the shops reopened, I went to buy some paints and joined an art class. I have never stopped, although my art teachers were surprised that I actually continued with my lessons. So to anyone out there who is hesitating to take up art, please be encouraged to do so. It is not talent that gets you across the finishing line, but constant practice. Art is therapy, and we all need that these days.
11 thoughts on “Forest of Fireflies”
Hi Beena, your work has taken me back to my ancestral home and the childhood wonder of the fireflies; memories of those days , and had a small bottle filled with few of them in the room ; the awesome experience of seeing them is still fresh in my memory and thank u dear for taking me back there. And as always your paintings give us a real life time experience
Hi Sachi
Am so glad that my art brought such memories😄.
Thank you
Beena
Beautiful painting accompanied by a very interesting account of how you embarked on this hobby. Thanks for both.
Thanks Jen
It is always great to read comments.
Beena
Forest of Fireflies……….a lovely name befitting a superb work of art .It’s quite evident it’s a product of both talent and perseverance.Keep going Beena. Loved the reflection of the forest in the river and the colours you’ve chosen are beautiful!
Thanks my dear, got the idea from a friend who made that remark.😅
Forest of Fireflies……a lovely name befitting this beautiful piece of art. This product of talent and perseverance is in my reckoning one of your masterpieces. Loved all the colours used and the reflection of the forest in the river is surreal.Keep going Beena!
As u said Beena ‘It is not talent that gets u across the finishing line but constant practise ‘ . But you certainly had talent albeit a hidden one !
This painting is one of the best in your collection .
The water with reflections is so good !
Thank u dear for this beautiful peice of art that we all could enjoy 🙏🏼
Thank you for your support, my dear.
Beena
Simply love Forest of Fireflies. The colours came to life with the reflection in the river. This one is certainly a masterpiece. Well done.
Thank you, it was challenging but worth it.
Beena