21^st March 2025 Beena

Hello guys. I posted this painting of a frog reading a book of poems. I painted this in watercolour after seeing a similar painting on Pinterest. The frog is relaxing on a brilliant red sofa. I painted the couch with an initial wash of lemon yellow and raw sienna to retain the effect of light. I tried to make this frog lifelike by having shadows in the background.

Last week, I was feeling stressed, so I decided to paint something simple. As I immersed myself in the process, I found my worries melting away. When I finished my painting, my mood had lifted, and I felt energised. The therapeutic power of painting is truly remarkable. I encourage you to give it a try and experience the rejuvenating effect it can have on your spirit.

However, I wish to talk about reading. When I was young, I loved reading. My sisters called me “bookworm”. My thirst for reading books was so intense that my father would get me books. These days, I don’t read as much as I did when I was young. Mainly because we get so much information online. But the joy of reading a book curled up in bed or a chair on a rainy day, with the sound of raindrops on the window, is a feeling I cherish. It’s a simple pleasure that we often overlook in this digital age. Let me know what you think about my musings on reading or the comic painting🫠🫠.