4th June 2025 Beena Today, we celebrate a significant milestone-our 600th story. In just five months, we have achieved this remarkable feat, which is a testament to the dedication and talent of our contributing artists. To commemorate this success, I present the cross-stitch portrait by Matthew George. When Allan and I embarked…
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Portrait Series 4 Pen & Ink
4th June 2025 Mr Mani & Beena Mr Mani’s pen and ink artwork, an abstract piece, represents my interpretation of an elegant lady’s face. This is why I have included it in the portrait series under pen and ink. I recognise that art is subjective and open to various interpretations. I encourage…
Portrait Series 3 Watercolour
4th June Beena This painting is the third in a series of portrait artworks. I painted this Moroccan man using watercolour. Riccardo sent me many photos from his trip to Morocco. I painted this man who was walking along one of those alleyways, selling spices and other items. I found his expression rather…
Portrait Series 2 Acrylic
4th June Mr Nandakumar & Beena The second in the series on portraits features a lady praying at the temple, painted with acrylics. She is dressed for a special occasion, perhaps an engagement or her child’s first birthday. Mr. Nandakumar has captured her expression of gratitude. To quote him, “Often we forget to say,…
Portrait Series 1 Pencil
4th June 2025 Beena Hi everyone. I am thrilled to share a series of portraits created by various artists, each employing a unique medium. The diversity of our approaches is what makes this collection so special. Drawing portraits is indeed a challenging task, one that I’ve long hesitated to tackle. However, I recently found…
Rocks and Life’s Decisions
3rd June 2025 Kala & Beena This painting by Kala, reminiscent of the hiking treks I’ve experienced in Kuching and its surrounding areas, beautifully captures the essence of nature. The rocks by the river, set against a lush green backdrop of trees, exude a tranquil beauty that inspires an appreciation for the natural world….
Sisters As One’s Best Friend
3rd June 2025 Michelle & Beena Hey everyone, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Michelle Chai, a genuinely unique artist with a broad range of creative skills. Today, I’ll be showcasing her exceptional talent in doll-making. Michelle’s craft is a labour of love. From using coffee to achieve the perfect skin tone,…
Legacy Lives On
1st June 2025 Wendy & Beena Wendy sent me this painting for the Dragon Boat Festival. It depicts rice dumplings served on the 5th day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar, believed to be the day Qu Yuan died and when the festival is celebrated. There are many stories, but…
Inspired by Monet
1st June 2025 Susan & Beena Hello everyone, I am delighted to share Susan’s unique crochet water lilies with you. Her work, inspired by the water lilies in her pond, is a beautiful addition to our website. Many artists find water lilies to be a great source of inspiration. Monet is known…
Billy or Nanny?
30th May 2025 Angela & Beena Hi everyone, I’m thrilled to share Angela Huam’s stunning acrylic painting of a mountain goat. Angela has genuinely captured the expression of this mountain goat, making it appear as though the goat is distracted by something. It’s a masterpiece! This particular one is a billy or a…