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6th October 2025 Beena   We’ve reached a significant milestone-our 700th story. To celebrate this collective achievement, I’ve displayed Mr Nandakumar’s captivating abstract art.   I wish to thank every contributor who has supported this website, including the new contributors (Ms Teresa Liew, Dr Ittymani and Ninu, Dr Mariam Philip, Ms Lo Yen Yen, Mrs…

6th October 2025 Tia & Beena   Tia surprised me with this manga painting. She is a versatile artist who explores various media. Here, she has created this cartoon, a form of art with a rich history in Japan that has evolved over the centuries. Tia’s work demonstrates the enduring appeal and adaptability of manga….

6th October 2025 Kala & Beena   Hello everyone, here’s another stunning painting from Kala. She used Procreate, a digital art tool, for this piece. It depicts light rising and illuminating the dark forest. I interpret this as a sunrise.   Have you noticed that many artists adore sunrises and sunsets? Have you ever wondered…

5th October 2025 Ms Wendy   Series 3   An angel that protects you from harm.

5th October 2025 Ms Wendy   Series 2   The laughing Buddha, who is ubiquitous and found everywhere in the world, is believed to bring luck to businesses and homes.

5th October 2025 Ms Wendy & Beena   Ms Wendy sent me a few watercolour paintings depicting old Chinese folklore. The first in the series is the story of Zhong Kui.   Zhong Kui, a deity in Chinese folklore and Taoist beliefs, is a figure of reverence. He is renowned for his ability to exorcise…

5th October 2025 Ms Wendy & Beena   Receiving Ms Wendy’s watercolour painting of the moon cakes was a delightful surprise. The Moon Cake Festival, set for 6 October 2025, is a joyful occasion celebrated by the Chinese in various countries including China, Vietnam, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia.   The festival dates to the…

  4th October 2025 Beena   Completing my first large canvas acrylic painting was a moment of pure joy. It wasn’t just about feeling happy; it was the satisfaction of creating something truly good.   Many of you loved this painting, which depicts the forest reflected in the water, resembling it being filled with countless…

  4th October 2025 Mr Mani & Beena   Having been captivated by Mr Mani’s pen-and-ink art featuring poppies, I feel compelled to explore the beauty of these flowers. His monochrome depiction, though lacking in colour, still manages to evoke the vivid image of these blood-red blooms in our minds.   The history of poppies,…

Series 4 Ganesh as Black and White