31st December 2024 Beena As we bid farewell to 2024, I want to extend my heartfelt New Year’s wishes to all my readers and contributors. It’s been a year of ups and downs for me, and I hope it’s also been a year of growth and learning for all of you. My experiences…
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Xmas at Carpenter Street
24th December 2024 Beena In just five months, we’ve reached a significant milestone—the 500th story on this website. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has made this journey possible. Your contributions, whether in paintings, stories, or comments, have been invaluable. When Allan and I embarked on this website, we were uncertain about its future….
Yumi’s First Winter
24th December 2024 Beena Hey there, as we approach the end of the year, I wanted to share this unique piece of art with you. It’s a coloured pencil work that beautifully captures a wintry scene, a process that’s both intricate and time-consuming. Here, I’ve strived to capture the coldness of winter against…
Keep Hope Alive
23rd December 2024 Amey & Beena Hello, everyone. I am thrilled to share a beautiful painting by Amey, the talented grandson of Mr Nandakumar. His portrayal of a boat at sea on a sunny day is truly captivating. This masterpiece emanates a sense of Hope. Focusing on the silver linings is crucial in…
Walking A Dog
23rd December 2024 Cheng Hwai Jen & Beena Hello, everyone. I am posting a painting by Cheng Hwai Jen. It is a line-and-wash watercolour painting. I love line-and-wash, but I am not very confident in my ability to paint one. In this painting, I see a young girl walking her dog. It must…
Silver Lining
23rd December 2024 Joy Hi…. Joy here. I looked up the origin of “silver lining” and found that John Milton coined the phrase from his 1634 poem “Comus”. Since then, the silver lining has been used to encourage someone to be optimistic. It also means that even the worst events or situations have some…
Lush and Fresh
Angela’s acrylic painting of these luscious strawberries is a feast for the eyes. The strawberries look so fresh and juicy, you can almost taste them. She skillfully captures the play of light and shadow, allowing us to distinguish those inside the glass and those outside. Angela has taken on the challenging task of painting…
The Colour Wheel
22nd December 2024 Kala & Beena Hello, guys. When I saw this painting by Kala, I was struck by how the tree resembled Van Gogh’s painting. The tree is old, with knarled and twisted branches, laden with golden brown leaves. Kala used long brush strokes that resemble Van Gogh’s painting style. This resemblance sparked…
Delightful Dog
22nd December 2024 Ms Wendy & Beena I couldn’t help but share this delightful Chinese-style painting of a Happy Dog by Ms Wendy. It beautifully captures the sheer joy that dogs bring into our lives. A happy dog, as depicted in the painting, always has its mouth open with its tongue out slightly and…
Mani’s Mini Gallery
22nd December 2024 Mr Mani Menon I wish to post my mini gallery of acrylic paintings. Though I am fond of pen and ink, I thoroughly enjoyed painting this mini version of different subjects. I hope you, too, enjoy this artwork. “ A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset. The moment you…