8th September 2024 Joy I have posted a watercolour painting of a bird perched on a tree with a poem below: Autumnal Bird As colours change in the forest, Marking the start of falling autumn leaves, Yellows, oranges, reds litter the floors, Sunlight wanes, the air cools. Look! A bluebird is up…
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Finding Joy
6th September 2024 Beena Hello, everyone. Today, I posted my acrylic painting of Santa Maria della Salute. I used the pointillism technique for this George Seurat painting, a classwork project that took me nearly eight hours to complete. Santa Maria della Salute, or simply the Salute, is a Roman Catholic Church in Venice,…
Good, Bad and Ugly
6th September 2024 Ms Cheng Hwai Jen Today, I am posting my painting of the view from my window. I painted this in watercolour and ink. I hope you enjoy my perspective of Orchard Road in Singapore. The Good Orchard Road is a vibrant hub, always buzzing with life. Whether it’s the allure…
The Quilt
5th September 2024 Michelle’s Mom and Beena Hello, everyone. I’m thrilled to share a stunning piece of quilting with you. It’s a beautiful quilt, a masterpiece crafted by Michelle’s mom. She meticulously pieced together equal squares, each cut by Michelle, to create this work of art. The history of quilt-making is a captivating journey…
Leaves and Trees
3rd September 2024 Mr Mani Menon & Beena Hello, everyone. I went on a forest trek last Sunday. I saw numerous trees with diverse leaf patterns. The beauty of this trek is that it is an uphill walk. It took me an hour to reach the top, where there was an Indian temple. At…
Passion for Peonies
3rd September 2024 Ms Wendy & Beena Hello, everyone. I am delighted to post a Chinese watercolour painting by Ms Wendy. She is very talented in Chinese-style painting and has depicted the flowers beautifully. While many artists paint peonies, these flowers hold a unique significance in Chinese culture. They symbolize wealth and prosperity,…
Wrinkles for a Purpose
31st August 2024 Mr Nandakumar & Beena Hello, everyone. Today, I shared a stunning watercolour painting by Mr Nandakumar. The painting beautifully depicts elephants drinking water, each unique in size and features. Mr Nandakumar’s skill in capturing these majestic creatures is truly remarkable. Some facts about elephants. Their trunk is the most sensitive part…
Embrace Ageing
31st August 2024 Kala & Beena Hello everyone. I loved this digital painting of autumnal leaves by Kala, a talented artist known for her vibrant and detailed nature-inspired artworks. As we move into Autumn, it would be great to welcome the season. In this particular piece, she has beautifully captured the shift of colours…
Coca Cola
26th August 2024 Madeline & Beena Hi guys, I have posted a lovely, realistic-looking painting of a Coca-Cola drink by Madeline. Coca-Cola has a history beginning in the 19th Century and was sold for five cents until 1957. The founder was Dr John Pemberton, who formulated the recipe in 1888 in Atlanta, Georgia. It…
Burst of Energy
26th August 2024 Ms Wendy & Beena I have shared a mesmerizing Chinese-style painting of cherry blossoms by Ms Wendy. The delicate beauty of cherry blossoms never fails to inspire me, reminding me of the joy that follows the long, dark winter days. Their bloom at the start of Spring is a universal symbol…