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Series 2   A beautiful doily that can be placed on a table or furniture or even as a fashion statement on the head.

11th September Susan & Beena   Hello, everyone. I would like to share my friend Susan Thomas’s unique crochet work. She has crafted a variety of items that can add a special touch to any home.   I’m not sure how many of you crochet. My mum tried to teach me, but I preferred cross-stitch…

10th September 2025 Mrs Nalini Rajappan & Beena   Hello, everyone. I’d like to share a beautiful painting by Mrs Nalini Rajappan. It shows two ladies setting out to work with baskets loaded with their goods.   What captured my imagination was how often I see women in public places like the market, on the…

8th September 2025 Beena   Recently, I had the long-awaited chance to attend a class reunion in Kanyakumari. The excitement and nervousness of reconnecting with my classmates after forty years were undeniable. When the moment finally arrived, the reunion was quiet but filled with the warmth of shared memories.   On the first morning in…

5th September 2025  Mr Mani Menon   Hello, Onam greetings. May you enjoy your festivities. This is my abstract art in pen and ink.   My art is simple. Life has become quite complicated these days. My art reminds us that we can all live peacefully and lead simple lives.   Enjoy your Onam!  

    5th September 2025 Beena   Happy Onam to everyone celebrating this harvest festival. I created this unique piece at Kala’s request. Instead of the usual Onam sadya (feast), boat race, or Mahabali, I chose to depict a traditional lamp I came across. Using acrylic paints, I brought this lamp to life, keeping the…

27th August 2025 Mr Mani & Beena   Today, we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, a special festival that marks the birth of Ganesh and is observed not only in India but also across various parts of the world. I was particularly struck by a post from Mr. Mani, depicting a beautiful Ganesh idol made from a…

Nature Fights Back Series 2   This is the second post of ink and pen art by Mr Mani.   Please post your comments on this topic, thank you.

21st August 2025 Mr Mani & Beena   Hello everyone. I’m excited to present two thought-provoking ink and pen artworks by Mr Mani that explore the urgent issue of our planet’s destruction. These pieces, as always with Mr Mani’s art, deliver a powerful message about the harm we’re causing to nature.  Climate change is a…

18th August 2025 Wendy & Beena   Hello, everyone. I’d like to share a striking black-and-white painting by Ms Wendy. She has skillfully depicted a ship amid turbulent waters, capturing the movement of the vessel as it rocks in the swells. The dark, overhanging clouds and the red sun, which she has painted, threaten the…