8th March 2025 Beena I received many compliments on my watercolour painting of the hens. I was inspired to paint the hens by photos from Guence and Chiam. They both keep a mini-zoo in their homes. I have a story to this painting, but it is entirely my imagination and fictional😍😍. “Once upon a…
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Reflections
3rd March 2025 Beena Hello, everyone. When I shared my painting last Friday, I was overwhelmed by the insightful comments about reflections. I painted that bird using a palette knife with acrylic paints, a process I undertook independently and found satisfaction in. I used a photo from Pinterest as a reference but added…
Mani’s House Garden
22nd February 2025 Mr Mani & Beena Hi everyone, Mr Mani Menon shared this abstract art with me on 5th January 2025. At first, I struggled to articulate my thoughts, but this morning, I found myself drawn to specific elements. I saw a house nestled in a garden, with a view…
Capturing Serenity
22nd February 2025 Kala & Beena When I saw this digital painting by Kala, I was amazed by the intricate details and the different perspectives of this painting. The way you depicted the buildings, the pavement, the placement of the tables and chairs, and the fountain is truly remarkable. This is a challenging…
Be The Light
22nd February 2025 Beena When tasked with recreating a painting by the lesser-known artist Ferdinand du Puigaudeau, I was immediately drawn to his unique style. Born in Nantes on April 4, 1864, Puigaudeau’s work is a testament to his fascination with light. In 1919, he dedicated four years to preparing for an exhibition in…
A Serene Place
16th February 2025 Wendy & Beena When I saw this beautiful painting, it reminded me of Serenity. The couple sitting on the cliff are at peace. As always, Wendy’s paintings are in the Chinese style. Nevertheless, one is reminded that art in any form evokes many thoughts. We can interpret this painting in…
Unconditional Love
16th February 2025 Beena I was inspired to paint this mother and baby seal cuddling together in snow from a photo that Ramesh Varma took while he was in Antarctica. I was amazed by the expressive eyes of that seal. I found this tutorial by Emily Olsen online and recreated it. I painted…
You can, nothing is permanent
11th February 2025 Joy I love this red parrot painted by Joy. It exudes great confidence, and the red feathers make it look outstanding. I have added the following quote: You can rise up from anything. You can completely recreate yourself. Nothing is permanent. You’re not stuck. You have choices. You can think…
A Normal Cat
11th February 2025 Isaiah Ong & Beena I was immediately drawn to the simplicity of Isaiah Ong’s pencil drawing, a teenager who has previously shared his paintings on this website. The cat in the drawing seems to be communicating with me through its eyes, a feeling I often experience with my own pets🫠. Have…
It’s Not Yumi’s Fault
9th February 9, 2025 Beena Hello everyone. I posted the painting of the Terrace of Cafe au Nuit on Friday. It is one of Van Gogh’s well-known paintings. I painted it using acrylic on white paper. It needed many layers. It depicts a cafe in Arles, France, on September 16, 1888….