5th October 2025 Ms Wendy & Beena Ms Wendy sent me a few watercolour paintings depicting old Chinese folklore. The first in the series is the story of Zhong Kui. Zhong Kui, a deity in Chinese folklore and Taoist beliefs, is a figure of reverence. He is renowned for his ability to exorcise…
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Moon cake and Lanterns
5th October 2025 Ms Wendy & Beena Receiving Ms Wendy’s watercolour painting of the moon cakes was a delightful surprise. The Moon Cake Festival, set for 6 October 2025, is a joyful occasion celebrated by the Chinese in various countries including China, Vietnam, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia. The festival dates to the…
Forest of Fireflies
4th October 2025 Beena Completing my first large canvas acrylic painting was a moment of pure joy. It wasn’t just about feeling happy; it was the satisfaction of creating something truly good. Many of you loved this painting, which depicts the forest reflected in the water, resembling it being filled with countless…
Remembrance Day
4th October 2025 Mr Mani & Beena Having been captivated by Mr Mani’s pen-and-ink art featuring poppies, I feel compelled to explore the beauty of these flowers. His monochrome depiction, though lacking in colour, still manages to evoke the vivid image of these blood-red blooms in our minds. The history of poppies,…
Ganesh Series 4
Ganesh Series 3
Ganesh Series 2
Ganesh Series 1
1st October 2025 Mrs Nalini Rajappan & Beena Hello, everyone. Today, I will post a series of paintings by Mrs Nalini Rajappan. In this series, she painted Ganesh with acrylic paint. She has painted Ganesh in mural, realistic, and abstract styles. The diverse styles denote her varied skills in painting the same subject. Ganesh is…
Indian Dancer Series 2
30th September 2025 Mrs Lathika & Beena I’m excited to share this oil painting of Mrs Lathika, of a Kathakali dancer. It’s so lifelike that you can almost feel the dancer’s energy and passion leaping off the canvas. Kathakali, a dance form from Kerala, the southernmost state of India, is a captivating art that dates…
Indian Dancer Series 1
30th September 2025 Mrs Lathika & Beena Hello, everyone! I just had to share this painting of a Rajasthani Dancer by Lathika. Her use of acrylics is so realistic, I nearly thought it was a photograph! Here’s a little bit of history about Rajasthan. It embodies a rich tradition of art and culture. Women…