30th June 2024 Joy I drew a poppy field after a friend requested it. The red poppy is a symbol of wartime remembrance for soldiers who died in war, in the US, UK, South Africa, Malta, etc. John McCrae, a surgeon-soldier, composed the famous poem to commemorate fallen Canadian heroes called “In Flanders Field”….
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Jack & The Beanstalk
28th June 2024 Beena Hello, everyone. I’m so grateful for the many comments I received about the watercolour painting I posted this morning. The challenging part was creating those various coloured shadows and the depth, but your feedback made it all worth it. Many of you shared your nostalgic memories of climbing trees,…
Magic
22nd June 2024 Mr Nandakumar I decided to get creative and drew Kovalam beach with watercolour pencils on a calendar. I know it’s a bit unconventional, but hey, art knows no boundaries, right? So, the story goes like this: I had this sudden burst of inspiration to draw, but the only paper I could…
Stormy Night
22nd June 2024 Mr Nandakumar Allow me to unveil my latest creation, a painting that captures the essence of a yacht battling the elements on a stormy night. Crafted with acrylic on a forex sheet, I meticulously created the lightning effect using the end of a compass. The final touch was a strategically placed…
The Deer in the Woods
‘The Deer in the Wood’ – a poem by Joy. In the hush cold morning breeze, As sunbeams glide over the skies, In the beautiful rainforest clearing, A solitary deer awakens to another day, The male deer lifted huge, heavy antlers, Cautiously, among lush green covers, A white lace reddish, brown coat emerges,…
Sunshine In Our Hearts
21st June 2024 Beena Greetings, readers! As we embark on another Friday, I’m thrilled to share my latest watercolour creation with you. This piece depicts a tranquil afternoon in a quaint village, where the challenge was to master the interplay of shadows and the illusion of walking into a forest. The wet-on-wet technique added…
The Sunflower
16th June 2024 Angela & Beena Hello everyone😊. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing with you a captivating painting by Angela. This piece, created with the vibrant strokes of acrylic, depicts the timeless beauty of sunflowers. A subject that has inspired countless artists, each interpretation unique and a testament to the joy…
Fragrance in Flight
16th June 2024 Joy I painted this butterfly in a garden in watercolour. During the process, I realized that the various mediums use light to blend textures and create soft, rich, vibrant finishes: rich acrylics, still watercolour, coloured pencil blends, smooth pastels, and pencil shades. Blending, in the context of art, is the…
June 12th
14th June 2024 Beena Hello, everyone. I am excited to write about cakes and birthdays. I painted this light, delightful cake with watercolour and coloured gel pens. I was trying something new this time, but no one noticed the pen part🤔🤔. I painted some outlines of the flowers and added some silver and gold…
My Unicorn
9th June 2024 Mr. Nandakumar I post my Unicorn done with oil pastels. A unicorn is a mythological animal whose horn has curative powers. In modern language, unicorns are associated with rarity or uniqueness. I post the following quote to describe my unicorn: Life is a circle of happiness, sadness, hard times, and…