15th May 2025 Mr Nandakumar While sketching in one of those cramped bylanes or the fort area of Trivandrum, I noticed this small door of the many row houses that was locked from the outside. There was no place to sit with a sketchbook, so I took a few pictures and painted a watercolour…
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Friday’s Joy
10th May 2025 Beena Hello, everyone! I loved the comments I received on my acrylic painting of cherry blossoms. Three years ago, I painted cherry blossoms using watercolours. When a friend sent me a photo of cherry blossoms in bloom in Toronto, I was inspired to paint again! 💃🏽 Choosing to work with…
Rivers of Kerala
3rd May 2025 Kala & Beena Hi everyone, since we are discussing Kerala, I wanted to share a painting by Kala. It depicts a typical Keralan scene featuring water, boats, and coconut trees. Embarking on a journey from the northern part of India to the south, you’ll be greeted by a striking contrast:…
Unity In Diversity
3rd May 2025 Beena When I saw this photo that Mr. Mani sent to me as a “Good Morning” post, I was instantly drawn to it. Initially, I only noticed the steps and yellow flowers (laburnum). In Malayalam, these flowers are mandatory during Vishu, our New Year, which usually falls on the 14th of…
The Green Ball
2nd May 2025 Reia & Beena Allow me to introduce Ms Sarisha Reia Dass, the talented artist behind the captivating portrait of Zara, my beloved pet. Using her remarkable skills with alcohol markers and fine liners, she brought Zara to life in a unique anime and cartoon-style art. I loved her style of…
Resilience
2nd May 2025 Beena Hello, everyone. I was busy last week, which explains the pause in my writing. I posted an acrylic painting of a Helicon. I wish to credit my friend Mariam for the photo she sent me. Her contribution inspired the painting and sparked a meaningful reflection on resilience. The title of…
Life is as colourful and short-lived as a Bubble
23rd April 2025 Beena When I shared this portrait of a girl blowing bubbles, it sparked a lively discussion. This painting, a product of my classwork, holds a special place in my heart. I meticulously crafted it with acrylic paints, using a palette knife to bring the background and the girl’s dress to…
Happy Easter
20th April 2025 Kala & Beena I am sharing an Easter greeting that Kala, with her incredible talent, has brought to life. She used a painting app to colour this Easter greeting, and I was truly inspired by the complexity and beauty of her work. Easter, also known as Pasha, is significant for…
Move on, do not look back
15th April 2025 Ms Wendy I posted a Chinese-styled watercolour painting of mountains in China. There is a bridge with the water flowing under it. The sun is red in contrast to the blue colours of the sky and the foreground. I have added a quote to depict my thoughts: “Don’t waste your time…
Look Up
15th April 2025 Mr Mani & Beena This abstract artwork by Mr Mani never fails to engage my mind. His work consistently sparks new thoughts and reflections, even from someone like me who doesn’t typically appreciate abstract art. However, Mr Mani’s art never fails to make me think. He drew this tree, a…