30th April 2026 Mr Mani & Beena When Mani sent me his ink-and-pen painting titled “Knotty Yarns,” I couldn’t help but smile at the brilliance of the title. His ability to render intricate lines never fails to captivate me, with each stroke revealing layers of complexity and intention. Yet this morning, the knots took…
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Nothing is Lost Series 2
Nothing is Lost Series 1
28th April 2026 Kala & Beena When Kala shared the acrylic painting she created two decades ago and told me she planned to revisit it, I felt a surge of anticipation. Witnessing the remarkable transformation filled me with joy and admiration. Here are her inspiring reflections: “I wanted to share what I was thinking…
The Lonely Bird
28th April 2026 Sheeba George & Beena Since I wrote about my fat bird, I felt compelled to explore Sheeba’s painting of a solitary bird. She captured, in vivid acrylic strokes, a bird perched on a branch amid yellowing leaves—its posture evoking a sense of searching, perhaps longing for a companion. This image lingered in…
The Painted Bunting Bird
28th April 2026 Beena When I first spotted this bird on Baiju’s Instagram (which I will share below), I was instantly inspired. I quickly asked to have the photo sent to my WhatsApp, eager to capture its essence. With black watercolour paper and gouache in hand, I poured my excitement into the painting. Sharing…
Sprouting Words to Repair 3
Sprouting Words to Repair 2
Sprouting Words to Repair
27th April 2026 Hung Chang WONG Hi everyone, am introducing Mr Wong a new artist created this abstract style art with concrete, aluminum wire stencil letters and acrylic paint. The story below describes his thoughts. The Artist Kadir Attia speaks of two kinds of repair, one where the broken, as in a wound that…
Rapeseed Field
26th April 2026 Ms Wendy & Beena Today, I’m excited to share a captivating Chinese-style painting by Wendy that transports us to a picturesque village in Jiangnan. The vibrant yellow rapeseed plants burst with energy, illuminating the landscape and inviting the viewer into this radiant moment. Jiangnan lies near the Yangtze River’s mouth,…
Being Brave
26th April 2026 Mr Nandakumar & Beena As I embark on the final stretch towards my goal of 1000 stories, I am proud to feature a striking digital painting by Mr. Nandakumar, a prolific contributor whose bold, imaginative art has enriched this website time and again. This vibrant, digitally rendered abstract painting captures…