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Another Chinese styled painting by Wendy about cherries.

21st July 2025 Wendy & Beena   Wendy’s artwork, with its Chinese-style portrayal of fruits, is a lovely reflection of the diversity of our world. As we enter a season of fruit plenty, it reminds us of the unique varieties found across the globe. This diversity is made accessible through the power of trade and…

  19th July Kala & Beena   When Kala sent me her artwork a few days ago, the scene immediately captivated me. It’s a peaceful place in Switzerland, so tranquil that I could almost hear the gentle rustle of the leaves. I felt a wave of calmness wash over me, as if I could step…

  19th July 2025 Beena   Hi everyone, I posted this painting of the Moroccan man with some trepidation. I created that painting in May, but it didn’t quite hit the mark. However, I received many supportive remarks, even from my critics. Riccardo sent me photos of a man walking in a souk beside a…

Series 5  An elegant basket in different hues of lilac.

Series 4 A glamourous red and gold bag for a lovely evening.

Series 3   Very popular black and white bag

Series 2   A beautiful and elegant bag in yellow ochre.

  17th July 2025 Teresa Liew I wish to introduce Ms Liew’s passion for weaving Penan-style bags and baskets. They will be posted in series. She has written her story about her weaving below: Heritage and Heart Why I Started Weaving Penan Bags I’ve always been drawn to things made with heart, especially those that…

17th July 2025 Beena   I created this watercolour painting as part of my classwork. From the beginning, I knew it would be challenging. The painting depicts rocks above and below water, as well as tree roots beneath the surface. I have found rocks difficult to paint. They have many facets. Rocks underwater or near…