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12th October 2024 Ms Joy   Hello.  This is Egeskov Castle in Billund, Denmark.  I painted Europe’s best-preserved Renaissance water castle using ‘pointillism’ in acrylics.  The colour blending is done with dots, and the shade is applied layer on layer.    According to legend, it took an entire forest of oak trees to build the foundation,…

12th October 2024 Ms Kheng   My friend and I took a trip to Medan and Lake Toba, Sumatra, Indonesia, sometime during the beginning of this year, 2024. Samosir Island was included in the tour. A beautiful beach called Batu Kuda Beach is situated at the tip of this island.  We stepped down from our…

10th October 2024 Jen & Beena   I was captivated by Jen’s watercolour painting. She captured this scene at Labrador Park, where a solitary figure sat on a bench, gazing into the distance. Jen was drawn to this man, as she often pondered the reasons behind people’s solitude. She wondered about his story, his relationships,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…