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23rd July 2024 Lavender & Beena   The above watercolour painting depicts the Wutaishan Mountains of China. These mountains are a sacred Buddhist site that was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2009. When I saw this painting, it took my breath away, and I hope you, too, feel the same😊.   “ Life…

23rd July 2024 Wendy Fung   Ms Fung loves to paint. This painting is in watercolour, which she loves to paint in the Chinese watercolour style. Many follow her paintings online in China and Hong Kong. She finds tremendous joy and purpose in life through her paintings.   “ If you want to live a…

23rd July 2024 Angela and Beena   Hello, everyone. Today, I’m excited to share Angela’s unique interpretation of the Tree of Life from Gustav Klimt’s series. Her acrylic painting, a complex masterpiece that took many days to complete, is now ready for you to explore.   The painting conveys the message that life is never…

23rd July 2024 Joy   The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was written by Washington Irving in 1820. It concerns Ichabod, a superstitious schoolmaster who intended to marry Katrina Van Tassel, the wealthy farmer’s daughter. However, Ichabod had a competitor, Abraham “Brom Bones” Van Brunt, who was known for his pranks and practical jokes.   The Van…

23rd July 2024 Beena   Hello, everyone😊. Last Friday, I posted a watercolour painting of a forest with bright red wild orchids. The source is a photo of my friend’s garden. To create the forest-like look, I used the negative painting technique and a kitchen towel for the textured look of the trees. I titled…

17th July 2024 Abigail Ting   I post a landscape painting using acrylic paints. I have added an inspirational quote below:   Lighten up, just enjoy life Smile more, laugh more And don’t get so Worked up about things.   Kenneth Branagh

17th July Ashley Ting   I have posted a watercolour painting of a bird. I post an inspirational quote below:   Challenges make you more responsible. Always remember that life without struggle is a life without success. Don’t give up and learn not to quit.”   Unknown  

17th July Kala & Beena   Hello everyone. I’m thrilled to share Kala’s stunning digital art with you today. Her depiction of the walkway leading into the sun’s rays is genuinely inspiring. The interplay of the beautiful rays against the pastel-coloured sky creates a serene atmosphere that is hard not to appreciate. The walkway beckons…

17th July 2024 Mr Nandakumar   I did this lotus using sketchbook software. It gives a dream-like quality to the art. I am trying out various ways to paint using technology.   I will add the following inspirational quote   Don’t Let Anything Steal Your Joy   Choose to be well in every way. Choose…

17th July Mr Mani Menon   Hello, I present another work by Mani. He titled it Matsya. Matsya is the fish avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu. The artwork is made with pen and ink on ivoryboard paper. The movement of the tail makes the fish seem alive. Of course, the trademark red dot is…