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27th August 2025 Mr Mani & Beena   Today, we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, a special festival that marks the birth of Ganesh and is observed not only in India but also across various parts of the world. I was particularly struck by a post from Mr. Mani, depicting a beautiful Ganesh idol made from a…

Nature Fights Back Series 2   This is the second post of ink and pen art by Mr Mani.   Please post your comments on this topic, thank you.

21st August 2025 Mr Mani & Beena   Hello everyone. I’m excited to present two thought-provoking ink and pen artworks by Mr Mani that explore the urgent issue of our planet’s destruction. These pieces, as always with Mr Mani’s art, deliver a powerful message about the harm we’re causing to nature.  Climate change is a…

18th August 2025 Wendy & Beena   Hello, everyone. I’d like to share a striking black-and-white painting by Ms Wendy. She has skillfully depicted a ship amid turbulent waters, capturing the movement of the vessel as it rocks in the swells. The dark, overhanging clouds and the red sun, which she has painted, threaten the…

17th August 2025 Mariam & Beena  Today, I introduce a new artist. Mariam created this piece of art with cross-stitch. It depicts a half moon and stars. She said she made this for her daughter for fun. It was a labour of love. I thought that was incredibly sweet. We can always do something for…

17th August 2025 Mrs Nalini Rajappan & Beena    I am thrilled to introduce the versatile Mrs Nalini Rajappan and her enthralling art. As a masterful artist, she has honed her skills across various mediums, each a testament to her versatility and ingenuity. This piece, an African couple brought to life with the vibrant hues…

The painting attached to this story contains many four-petaled flowers. These flowers are exceptional because the four petals were the first drawing I picked up from my Mother. As a tiny tot, I was keenly observing them with awe. Sixty years on, I noticed that I was doodling the same flower with four petals. It…

3rd August 2025 Lavender & Beena  It’s a special moment for me to share Lavendar’s stunning painting of the Hulunbuir Grassland in Inner Mongolia, China. This acrylic masterpiece captures a breathtaking sunset view.  The Hulunbuir Grassland, one of the four largest in China and bordering Russia, is more than just a natural marvel. Its verdant…

3rd August 2025 Beena   There were many comments about my watercolour painting of the swan. Some thought it was a Mandarin duck, and another person felt it was a goose. This is a watercolour painting of a swan, and the tricky part was trying to capture the leaves with light and shadow. I spent…

Light and Shadow Series 3