16th January 2026 Mr Nandakumar & Beena Since I recently discussed the importance of risk-taking, I am excited to share an inspiring example: Mr Nandakumar’s bold leap into a new hobby. He has started learning pottery, and the results are truly impressive. The very first pot he created is a testament to his…
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Risk Taking or Caution
16th January 2026 Beena Hello everyone. This morning, I hesitated to share my acrylic painting of a wild orchid. Yet I realised that without taking risks, I would never discover how others perceive my work. To my delight, the responses I received were uplifting and insightful. Even my harshest critic recognised the value and…
The Yellow Bird
10th January 2026 Suchitra Narayan For some years now, I have been wanting to draw/paint birds..and what came to my mind always was a yellow bird..and most of all its eyes.. Yesterday, while cleaning up some old papers in my childhood home, I came across this colour pencil drawing of the yellow bird….
The Mystery of the Durian
9th January 2026 Beena This morning, I shared an acrylic painting titled Magical Forest.” Among the responses, one comment stood out: “Is it a durian forest?’ That unexpected question sparked my imagination and inspired me to write the story you’re about to read. Across Asia, durians are celebrated and polarising in equal measure. Their…
Fawn
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…
Curative Collage
3rd January 2026 Marilys Corbex Here is what I can say about the “dark thoughts” one: I made this collage on a day when I was feeling depressed and told myself that I should do something artistic about depression instead of simply being depressed and inefficient. A skeleton and an octopus seemed to me to…
Collage Art Series 3
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Collage Art Series 1
3rd January 2026 Marilys & Beena I am pleased to present a series of collages by Marilys, whose work explores Memento Mori and Vanitas. These concepts prompt viewers to reflect on mortality, time, and the meaning of life. For clarity, I have summarised key terms below. “Memento Mori” means “remember that you must die”…
The World is My Oyster
2nd January 2026 Beena This morning, I shared a watercolour painting of a frog perched confidently on a stone, captioned, “The world is my oyster.” I intended to spark curiosity and reflection—a small experiment to see how friends from different corners of the globe would interpret the image and its message. The painting was…