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…
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At Kanyakumari
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…
Onam Greetings
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!
Onam 2025, May the Light Shine On
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…
Ganesh Chaturti
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
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.
Nature Fights Back Series 1
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…
Turbulent waters
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…
Labour of Love
17th August 2025 Mariam & Beena Today, I introduce a new artist. Mariam created this piece of art with cross-stitch. It depicts a half moon and stars. She said she made this for her daughter for fun. It was a labour of love. I thought that was incredibly sweet. We can always do something for…
The African Couple
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…