15th July 2025 Angela & Beena When I first saw Angela’s watercolour masterpiece, I was captivated by its beauty. The way she rendered the blue sky in the water is truly inspiring. There is a sense of fluidity in her work, as if the leaf is elegantly gliding towards its next destination. On a…
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Tiger’s Nest Bhutan
15th July Lavender Lavender has beautifully captured the essence of the Tiger’s Nest monastery in her painting. This iconic site, built in 1692, holds a special place in the hearts of Vajrayana Buddhists. The legend of Guru Rinpoche being brought to this site on a tigress from Tibet adds to its mystique. The…
Break some Rules
15th July 2025 Beena Hello, art enthusiasts! Remember those vibrant jewel-toned leaves I shared as my Friday greeting? That was a watercolour piece I created. What made it unique was the multiple layers I used to create a striking contrast between the leaves and the background. And here’s the twist-I used white paint…
Birch Trees
15th July 2025 Ms Wendy I painted these birch trees in a peaceful woodland. I love these trees because of the natural marks on their trunks, which make each one unique. I have written a little history of the birch trees below. Birches hold spiritual significance in several religions, both modern and ancient. In…
Red Sun and the Price of Peace
7th July 2025 Mr Mani and Beena I am eager to share my admiration for Mr. Mani’s distinctive artwork, especially his piece ‘Red Sun.’ His use of pen and ink to portray the trees and a red sun that seems to either shyly rise or gently set is truly captivating. This perspective, a rare…
Ah Hua- Unconditional Love
28th June 2025 Ms Wang Kheng Boi The story of our beloved house cat, Ah Hua Our house cat, Ah Hua, came to our home around 8 to 9 years ago. She was a stray cat. Her condition then was wounds and scars all over her petite body. A little bit of loud…
Encroachment of Space
28th June 2025 Mr Nandakumar & Beena Mr Nandakumar has brought to our notice the conflict between animals and humans caused by the shrinking of their natural habitat. He has created an abstract painting of a tiger using acrylic paint, a compelling symbol of the struggle these majestic creatures face in the modern…
A Train Journey
28th June 2025 Ms Wendy & Beena Ms Wendy’s watercolour in the Chinese style beautifully portrays the high-speed rail in China. The train, resembling a graceful fish, navigates the mountainous terrain with elegance. Her painting not only captures the motion but also the pure beauty of the high-speed rail. China has one of…
Cliff’s Edge
27th June 2025 Beena Hi everyone, I was pleasantly surprised by the number of comments I received on today’s painting. I painted this house at the edge of a cliff in watercolour and outlined certain areas with pen and ink. My greeting was, “Wonder what it is like to live in a house on…
Light Shines Only In Darkness
20th June 2025 Beena My constant critic, Mr M, had a lot to teach me this morning. However, I embraced his feedback because I didn’t think he was criticising just to hurt my art. I used coloured pencils and soft pastels to create that lamp against a dark background, accompanied by a wall of…