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…
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Tribute to Mum, Nanda
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…
Hulunbuir Grasslands, Inner Mongolia
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…
Quiet Reflection
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 Shadows Series 3
Light and Shadows Series 2
Light and Shadows Series 1
2nd August 2025 Kala & Beena Hello everyone, today I am excited to share a series of Kala’s stunning digital paintings, all created using Procreate. These masterpieces embody the beauty of nature, depicting trees, flowers, and winding forest paths. The scenes are so peaceful, you can almost experience the calm. And the way Kala…
Yellow River
28th July 2025 Wendy & Beena Wendy has provided a unique and captivating view of the Yellow River in China. The water appears to be in constant motion, with waves so realistic that one might feel at risk of falling in. In Chinese history, the Yellow River is not just a river but…
Lighthouse at Tangaseri
28th July 2025 Mr Mani & Beena Another pen-and-ink artwork by Mr Mani. This lighthouse is located in Tangaseri, Kollam, Kerala. Its distinctive feature is the slanted red and white stripes. The East India Company, a major entity in India’s colonial history, built the tower with an oil lamp. The tower was finished…
