10th October 10, 2024 Mr Mani & Beena Hey there, I came across this thought-provoking art piece by Mr. Mani that immediately brought to mind the elegant willow trees. His trademark red dot, whether it’s the moon or the sun, is left to our interpretation. It’s like he’s inviting us to be part of…
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A Place to be for Tea and Cakes
10th October 2024 Kala & Beena When I saw this painting by Kala, I thought how wonderful it is to have a cup of tea with cake and biscuits. She painted with acrylic paint. I can sense calmness emanating from this painting. It is a place that I would love to be with a friend…
Pink Mist Lillies
10th October 2024 Ms Joy Today, I am back to share a lovely bouquet of Pink Mist Lilies against a purple background. I’ve used acrylics because I love their richness and vibrant feel. Purple is a colour of royalty. The Lilly is shaped like a chalice and is said to symbolise purity, sympathy, beauty,…
Angels In The Sky
5th October 2024 Ms Wendy & Beena Today, I’m excited to share a breathtaking Chinese-style watercolour painting by the talented Ms. Wendy. Its beauty truly captivated me. My first impression was that it was utterly serene. Then I looked closer and thought I saw angels in the sky. The house is on the…
Cooking As Therapy
5th October 2024 Beena Hey everyone! I’ve been getting some amusing comments about the watercolour painting I shared on Friday. It features onions, garlic, and spring onions, and I’ve had a lot of questions about how I achieved those delicate skin layers. Firstly, let me explain about the watercolour. Watercolour is a transparent…
The Awe of Nature
5th October 2024 Kala This is a digital painting by Kala of a beautiful crimson lavender sky. I have a poem to accompany the lovely painting. “Do not love half lovers, Do not entertain half friends, Do not indulge in works of the half-talented. Do not live half a life, Do not accept…
This is what Joy feels like
I painted every week in September, with the intention set – to create joy. Little did I know then that it would come with side-effects: I started to notice more detail in the ordinary, like the play of light and shadow on the walls and leaves. I could feel my mind quieten, only to be…
Adventures of Enid Blyton
1st October 2024 Kala & Beena Hello, everyone; it is my greatest pleasure to write about what this painting inspired. This painting of a mystery house is a digital art by my friend Kala. When I saw this painting, it brought back memories of all my adventures with Enid Blyton. I loved her…
My Blue Glass
1st October 2024 Jen & Beena Today, I wish to post this blue glass painting by my friend Jen. It is a watercolour painting that she painted during the COVID lockdown. I love how she chose still life as a subject for her painting. That is truly courageous and inspiring 🤩🤩. Let me…
Daisies in A Glass Vase
30th September 2024 Angela & Beena Hello💃🏽💃🏽. Don’t we all love flowers? I am thrilled to share this acrylic painting of daisies by Angela. Her portrayal of the white daisies against the impressionist-style background and the realistic depiction of the glass vase is truly inspiring. She has beautifully captured these elements on a large…