Mr Freddie Voon Series 2 He has captured the pensive look of his muse, and her face has that translucency of watercolour.
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Skill of an Artist Series 1
23rd March 2026 Freddie Voon & Beena Once again, Mr. Freddie Voon has impressively created a stunning portrait of a girl, prompting me to guess the medium he used. Initially, I believed it was watercolour, drawn in by the luminous transparency of the colours. To my surprise, it was actually acrylic, expertly applied in…
Pain and Anguish
21st March 2026 Lavendar & Beena I am excited to share a striking acrylic painting by Ms Lavendar Jong, featuring a powerful depiction of a lion and a lioness. Through her masterful brushwork, she conveys the profound, almost palpable emotion between these majestic creatures, drawing the viewer deeply into their story. There is a…
Happy Eid
21st March 2026 Beena Hello everyone. When I posted my painting of the Blue Indian Mosque in Kuching, I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of comments and appreciation. Painted in gouache, this small 6 x 6-inch piece was created to share Eid joy. What touched me most were the heartfelt requests to use my…
Hidden Buddha
17th March 2026 Angela & Beena I’m delighted to share an acrylic painting by Angela, one of our talented regular contributors. The first time I saw this piece on display in her home, I was completely captivated by its depth and beauty. Angela challenged me to find the hidden Buddha within the painting—a subtle…
Beauty of Grapes
17th March 2026 Madam Kheng An original poem written by Madam Kheng. Please google for the translation online. 炎热如夏, 院子的葡萄给果了. 粒粒晶莹剔透, 圓圓滿滿， 看了真令人垂涎三 尺, 吃了又想吃. 泡了杯清凉饮料, 坐在院子里納涼, 欣赏串串的果實， 微风陣陣吹来, 真是令人心悦。
Magic of the Rainbow
17th March 2026 Emilia & Beena I’m excited to share another captivating painting by Emilia, this time featuring a little girl dressed in a vibrant rainbow-coloured skirt. I’m eager to hear from our readers about rainbows. What emotions do you feel when you see a rainbow? As a child, seeing a rainbow thrilled me…
A Rainbow
15th March 2026 Emilia & Beena This vibrant painting was created by 6-year-old Emilia, who captured the brilliance of a rainbow with her imagination. Children’s art is truly extraordinary; it flows directly from their uninhibited creativity, offering us a window into the purest expressions of joy and wonder. I urge parents to recognise the…
Naive Art
15th March 2026 Wee Family & Beena When I first encountered this vibrant painting by Elvin, Olivia, and their three-year-old son Ezra, I was immediately struck by its echoes of “Naive Art” or Folk Art. During a memorable family outing, they collaborated to create a striking scene: a house perched atop the world, gazing…
Persimmon
10th March 2026 Ms Wendy Persimmons symbolize “everything goes well” and “everything goes smoothly”. Because “persimmon” and “things” are homophones in Chinese language, they also symbolize prosperity, good fortune and continuous good luck.