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…
Latest Posts
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…
Art is Adventure – Paddy Field Series
15th April 2025 Joy & Beena Joy’s watercolour painting of a Sparrow is part of her Art is Adventure – The Paddy Field Series, which explores the beauty and significance of rural life and nature. Sparrows, often seen during harvest, are crucial in foraging for paddy husks in these rice fields. Their connection to…
Gateway to Hope
15th April 2025 Kala & Beena Hello everyone, I wish to share a painting by Kala with you. The gate with those missing parts intrigued me. Usually, when we paint, we try to keep it as perfect as possible. I loved the sunlight on the other side of the gate and the sunlight streaming…
Joy or Curse
7th April 2025 Beena Hi, this acrylic painting is a classwork. The original painting was painted by Ferdinand du Puigaudeau, a French painter from Nantes, in 1864. I wrote about him from an earlier painting of a night scene, which you can check from www.1000storiestogether.fun. This painting, with its field of flowers and…
A Rainy Night
6th April 2025 Mr Nandakumar & Beena This acrylic painting, a masterpiece by Mr Nandakumar, beautifully captures a rainy night. The silhouette of the person walking in the rain under an umbrella is a testament to the artist’s skill. The reflected light in the background and the glistening raindrops in the dark add a…
Yumi
6th April 2025 Beena Hi everyone. I was thrilled to hear the comments about Yumi. As many know, I never dared to draw my gals. But I finally decided to draw Yumi using coloured pencils. For the background, I used a light watercolour as a wash. I drew this from a photo…