19th August 2024 Joy & Beena Hello, everyone. I am thrilled to share Joy’s stunning rendition of Diego Rivera’s ‘Lady with White Lillies ‘. I’m excited for you all to see it’s a true masterpiece. Diego Rivera, a renowned Mexican artist, is known for his murals depicting the struggles of the working class….
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My Zebra
15th August 2024 Beena Hey everyone! I was absolutely ecstatic when I completed this drawing of a female zebra💃🏽. Last week, I lacked the inspiration to paint until Amal sent me a photo that caught my eye. I decided to channel my courage and sketch it out. As I progressed, I fell in…
Perseverance is a Virtue
15th August 2024 Mr Nandakumar This is a watercolour painting of a crab. I cannot state which type of crab I have painted. I have included a quote with this painting. “ If you are struggling today, remember this You have survived everything you have gone through upto this point. The best day…
Bundle of Joy
12th August 2024 Beena Hello, dear readers. Today, I will share a discovery about hydrangea flowers that brought me immense joy. I painted this bush with hydrangea flowers from a photo that Ric sent to me a while ago. He lives in Trieste, a beautiful city by the sea in Italy. The picture that…
Yellow is Energizing
12th August 2024 Wendy Fung & Beena I am excited to present this delicate watercolour painting by the talented Wendy Fung. It is in the Chinese watercolour style. The vibrant colour on the bird, echoed in the flowers, is a striking feature. Yellow, a colour symbolizing happiness and sunshine, adds a warm, energizing touch…
Compassion and Kindness
12th August 2024 Maya & Beena I am thrilled to post this painting by Maya, a remarkably talented ten-year-old. She is the granddaughter of Dr Geetha MR, my friend from the 70s, and hails from Houston, Texas. Her hobbies include painting, making dresses for her dolls, making jewellery, and cooking for her grandmom😊. …
Tree of Life by Joy
11th August 2024 Joy Hello, I hope you like my watercolour piece, which I named the Tree of Life. I discovered that the sacred tree (s) of life is recounted in folklore and culture, often relating to immortality or fertility and originating from many religions. I want to add the following quote: “There…
Together We Go Further
11th August 2024 Mani Menon & Beena Hello there, dear readers. Today, I am excited to post an abstract by Mr Mani. As always, his art gets me thinking. I saw the pair of Phyrges in his art. They are the mascots for the French Olympics 2024. Phyrges caps symbolise freedom and liberty. Their…
You Can Do It
11th August 2024 Susan & Beena Hello everyone🤗. Today, I am thrilled to share these stunning and functional coasters that my friend Susan has beautifully crocheted😅. They come in various hues, each more captivating than the last. I’m excited to share something about the therapeutic benefits of crocheting. Crocheting, derived from the French word…
A Meaningful Gift
10th August 2024 Vaishnavi Arun & Beena Hello everyone, today I wish to post a gift that Itty received for his birthday. Vaishnavi gifted him a creative card that she made especially for him. Vaishnavi is studying in Standard 4 and at this young age, she has developed creative skills. I wish her to…