6th June 2024 Joy Hi again. This is my fourth and last feature on animals in watercolour. It is a leopard, though I had wanted a tiger. I learned that each piece of art stimulates imagination and creativity for the beholder, you, and the artist. Today, here is Kola, the Rainbow Leopard. The leopard, also…
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The Dalmatian
4th June 2024 Joy I am posting a series on pets😊. This one is a watercolour painting of a Dalmatian. Disney’s “101 Dalmatians” warmed children’s hearts, and soon, families welcomed the cute, cuddly pup into their homes. Here are some key facts about Dalmatians, or Dals. They are beautiful, exuberant, vibrant, and energetic,…
Parrot Math
4th June 2024 Joy Hi, I painted this parrot in watercolour and named him Charles😄. Parrot math: Charles asked if I have three walnuts and you take two, how many fingers will you have left? Do you know the answer to the math question that my friend here is asking? In my previous post of…
Good and Bad
2nd June 2024 Mr Nandakumar I painted these abstract flowers in vivid colours. I noticed that some of my paintings or artwork have been in monotone. However, I believe we express ourselves in colours based on our mood. I might have been in a better frame of mind when I painted these flowers. In…
Owl The Teacher’s Pet
2nd June 2024 Joy I painted this owl in watercolour and hope you enjoy reading my story🤗. My painting of the owl led me to discover how a personality trait reveals character patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Therefore, I entitled this painting of the Wise Owl “The Owl, the Teacher’s Pet.” So, why…
Sunflower, the Symbol of Hope and Peace
1st June 2024 Beena Hello everyone, I posted the “Sunflower” by Gustav Klimt that I did with colour pencils. I had tons of comments from ‘Why were you so stingy with the size of the sunflower😓 to It is so mesmerising 🫠‘. As this was a classwork project, I didn’t have the liberty to draw…
The Lighthouse
30th May 2024 Joy I painted the lighthouse in watercolour. I have been fascinated by lighthouses since I was a child. I wrote a story about the lighthouse and hope you enjoy reading it😊😊. Imagine setting sail across still waters, gliding towards the open sea💃🏽. As the wind picked up, urging the boat…
Nurture the Simple Joys of Life
26th May 2024 Beena Hi there, everyone😄. I posted a painting of the entrance to Padungan, which is in the city centre and lined with quaint old shophouses. I painted this in watercolour. I faced many challenges. I painted from a photo. I tried to include details on the roof, but the painting differs from…
Harvest Festivals
22nd May 2024 Mr Nandakumar & Beena Hi everyone. Today, I want to immerse you in the captivating world of harvest festivals. In the two eastern states of Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, the natives are currently abuzz with preparations for these lively and colourful celebrations. I was fortunate enough to receive a stunning painting…
The Mystery of the Birdhouse
22nd May 2024 Joy & Beena There’s a certain thrill in unravelling a mystery within an artwork, and I just experienced that. Can you believe it?😅😅😅 I was captivated by Joy’s painting of a birdhouse adorned with two delicate birds in watercolour. As my knowledge of birdhouses was limited, I embarked on a journey of discovery. Let…