Thank you so much for your kind words Meaghan 💛 Kiran’s paintings really do have such richness and vibrancy, don’t they? I feel so lucky to have been able to share her beautiful work and story ✨
Funnily enough I’ve just spent an hour or so playing with watercolours. I have no idea what I’m doing, but tried to embrace the thought of experimenting and knowing that nothing I did with them mattered too much.
Oh that’s lovely to hear Vanessa! I think experimenting and just having some fun is the best way. One of the pictures I painted had the most wonderful sky, it was a total accident and I could never do anything like it again🤣
"For as long as I can remember, the first gift I ever asked my parents for was a set of watercolours..." **crying at this. Oh Kiran, never stop creating. We need you and your art here!! Thank you for sharing Emily!! Much love x
Thank you so very much for your kind and supportive comment. This is the need of the hour for me! I was away harnessing life happenings but I'm back now. Hope to see you around!
Kiran and Emily, this is so uplifting and full of hope and belief and passion. Kiran, never stop at the boundaries, step over and keep going, your work is beautiful!
If and when I ever have time to drag out my art paraphernalia, an admittedly rare occurrence these days, it is always the watercolour paints I grab first. I love their diversity of effect and colour, I love that they will blend and change and become...and I'm itching to paint now!
Emily I can't believe the creative abilities of your family, they're all simply incredible! 💫xx
Thank you so much for your kind words—it truly means a lot and is so encouraging! I’ll do my best to keep pushing those boundaries and growing.
Your love for watercolours is so inspiring! They really do have such a magical quality, and it’s wonderful to hear how much joy they bring you. I hope you get the chance to dive into painting again soon—it sounds like your creative spirit is itching to come alive!
Emily’s family art is indeed amazing, with so much talent and creativity! it’s inspiring to be around! xx
Thank you so much always, for your kind words and encouragement Susie, they mean so much 💛And I love what you said about watercolours, their transformative nature really is magical, isn’t it? It’s wonderful to hear how they’re your go-to when you do find those rare moments to create. I hope this post gives you that extra nudge to dust off your paints sometime, I’d love to hear about what you create. And thank you for the lovely comment about my family’s creativity. I don’t know if I realised how lucky I was when I was younger in this respect, but I do feel so grateful now for being surrounded by creativity. Sending love ✨💛
I love how Kiran's creative path took so many twists and turns. It's a reminder that life doesn't always go according to plan, and that's okay. Sometimes, the most fulfilling journeys are the ones that surprise us. It's inspiring to see how Kiran embraced those detours and ultimately found her way back to her creative passions.
Thank you for this lovely reflection Alexander. I couldn’t agree more, Kiran’s story is such a beautiful reminder that life’s detours can lead us to unexpected joys and deeper fulfillment. Her openness to those twists and turns, and her ability to reconnect with her creative passions, is so inspiring. It’s a reminder to us all to embrace the surprises along our own paths. they might just lead to something wonderful ✨
Aww, they do seem mystical. Thank you so much for your message! I did this seahorse tutorial with my little ones and we have quite a variation at home of the same seahorse :)
This is a gorgeous letter. Thank you, Kiran, for sharing your beautiful gifts with us. Knowing a little of the story behind your painting gives the art even more beauty and resonance. You are an artist, you are a writer.
I recently picked up watercolours again after a couple of decades. I love how quickly something can emerge on the page. I love how you have to let go and let the paint do what it wants to. I love playing with pigments and watching them move and interact.
Thank you so much for your beautiful words! It truly means a lot to me and it adds so much more meaning to share and have a conversation about it!
It’s wonderful that you’ve returned to watercolours. There’s such a unique charm in how they flow and transform, often in unexpected ways. It’s almost meditative, isn’t it? I hope you continue to find joy in exploring them—they have a way of sparking creativity and bringing such a sense of calm.
Your encouragement is so uplifting and deeply appreciated. Thank you for sharing that with me!
Aw what a gorgeous reply. Thank you Kiran! Yes totally. The meditative thing is so true. I love that you can’t always control what they do and that the outcomes can be beautiful because they’re messy and imperfect.
And I admire anyone who does the brave thing of showing up to their art and then sharing it generously with others. Keep going! x
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts Janelle 💛 it’s such a gift to know Kiran’s letter resonated with you. I love how you described your return to watercolours; there’s something so magical about the way the paint flows and surprises us, isn’t there?
That sense of letting go and embracing the unexpected is one of the reasons I think watercolours are so special, both to create and to admire. It’s wonderful to hear you’ve picked them up again. Here’s to many joyful hours playing with pigments and rediscovering the beauty of this timeless art 🎨🖌️
I have absolutely no ambition to paint. I admire people who do and am always drawn to watercolors. I think it is the often natural and subtle flow of the colors. This post was a feast in that respect. So much beauty.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Klamo. I think you’ve captured one of the most magical things about watercolours, their natural, flowing beauty draws us in, even if we don’t feel the urge to pick up a brush ourselves. I’m so glad you enjoyed the post and found it a feast for the senses, it’s such a joy to share Kiran’s art and her story with others who appreciate its beauty.
Kiran's watercolours are beautiful! Thank you for sharing her story! I remember being impressed by her little houses back when we did our crocheting zoom call ☺️. It's lovely to learn more about her creative journey.
I only tried watercolours once and found it a very difficult medium!
Also loved seeing your watercolour creations, Emily, and those of your family! What a line of talented women you belong to! 🤎🎨
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Sara 💛 Kiran’s watercolours really are beautiful, aren’t they? I love that you remember her little houses from the crocheting Zoom call, it’s so special how creativity connects us across different mediums.
I completely understand finding watercolours challenging, they can be tricky, but there’s something magical about their unpredictability. Maybe one day you’ll give them another try!
And thank you for your kind words about my family’s watercolours, it means a lot. It feels like such a privilege to share a little of that creative thread that runs through us all ✨
Oh my goodness, Kiran your water colour paintings are so rich and vibrant and beautiful!
Thank you so much for your kind words Meaghan 💛 Kiran’s paintings really do have such richness and vibrancy, don’t they? I feel so lucky to have been able to share her beautiful work and story ✨
aww, thanks Emily!
Thank you so very much!
Funnily enough I’ve just spent an hour or so playing with watercolours. I have no idea what I’m doing, but tried to embrace the thought of experimenting and knowing that nothing I did with them mattered too much.
Oh that’s lovely to hear Vanessa! I think experimenting and just having some fun is the best way. One of the pictures I painted had the most wonderful sky, it was a total accident and I could never do anything like it again🤣
That's awesome Vanessa! Experimenting makes the muscle memory and build confidence in strokes :) Please fill me in how is it going now.
"For as long as I can remember, the first gift I ever asked my parents for was a set of watercolours..." **crying at this. Oh Kiran, never stop creating. We need you and your art here!! Thank you for sharing Emily!! Much love x
Thank you so very much for your kind and supportive comment. This is the need of the hour for me! I was away harnessing life happenings but I'm back now. Hope to see you around!
Welcome back Kiran! Can't wait to see more from you. Praying that everything will be okay in your life🙏🏼💕
Thank you! The sail is calm :)
Thanks so much Jae C ✨💛 thank you for reading and your kind comments xx
Kiran and Emily, this is so uplifting and full of hope and belief and passion. Kiran, never stop at the boundaries, step over and keep going, your work is beautiful!
If and when I ever have time to drag out my art paraphernalia, an admittedly rare occurrence these days, it is always the watercolour paints I grab first. I love their diversity of effect and colour, I love that they will blend and change and become...and I'm itching to paint now!
Emily I can't believe the creative abilities of your family, they're all simply incredible! 💫xx
Thank you so much for your kind words—it truly means a lot and is so encouraging! I’ll do my best to keep pushing those boundaries and growing.
Your love for watercolours is so inspiring! They really do have such a magical quality, and it’s wonderful to hear how much joy they bring you. I hope you get the chance to dive into painting again soon—it sounds like your creative spirit is itching to come alive!
Emily’s family art is indeed amazing, with so much talent and creativity! it’s inspiring to be around! xx
Thank you so much always, for your kind words and encouragement Susie, they mean so much 💛And I love what you said about watercolours, their transformative nature really is magical, isn’t it? It’s wonderful to hear how they’re your go-to when you do find those rare moments to create. I hope this post gives you that extra nudge to dust off your paints sometime, I’d love to hear about what you create. And thank you for the lovely comment about my family’s creativity. I don’t know if I realised how lucky I was when I was younger in this respect, but I do feel so grateful now for being surrounded by creativity. Sending love ✨💛
I love how Kiran's creative path took so many twists and turns. It's a reminder that life doesn't always go according to plan, and that's okay. Sometimes, the most fulfilling journeys are the ones that surprise us. It's inspiring to see how Kiran embraced those detours and ultimately found her way back to her creative passions.
Thank you for this lovely reflection Alexander. I couldn’t agree more, Kiran’s story is such a beautiful reminder that life’s detours can lead us to unexpected joys and deeper fulfillment. Her openness to those twists and turns, and her ability to reconnect with her creative passions, is so inspiring. It’s a reminder to us all to embrace the surprises along our own paths. they might just lead to something wonderful ✨
I especially love Kiran's seahorse. And it's such a delight to see the hands of different women in your own family Emily.
I think the seahorse is my favourite too Kathryn 💛 Thank you for reading ✨
My favorite animal in the world is the leafy seadragon, cousin to the seahorse :) Magical!
Aww, they do seem mystical. Thank you so much for your message! I did this seahorse tutorial with my little ones and we have quite a variation at home of the same seahorse :)
This is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing 😊
And thank you for reading Sarah 💛✨
Thank you so much Sarah!
This is a gorgeous letter. Thank you, Kiran, for sharing your beautiful gifts with us. Knowing a little of the story behind your painting gives the art even more beauty and resonance. You are an artist, you are a writer.
I recently picked up watercolours again after a couple of decades. I love how quickly something can emerge on the page. I love how you have to let go and let the paint do what it wants to. I love playing with pigments and watching them move and interact.
Thank you so much for your beautiful words! It truly means a lot to me and it adds so much more meaning to share and have a conversation about it!
It’s wonderful that you’ve returned to watercolours. There’s such a unique charm in how they flow and transform, often in unexpected ways. It’s almost meditative, isn’t it? I hope you continue to find joy in exploring them—they have a way of sparking creativity and bringing such a sense of calm.
Your encouragement is so uplifting and deeply appreciated. Thank you for sharing that with me!
Aw what a gorgeous reply. Thank you Kiran! Yes totally. The meditative thing is so true. I love that you can’t always control what they do and that the outcomes can be beautiful because they’re messy and imperfect.
And I admire anyone who does the brave thing of showing up to their art and then sharing it generously with others. Keep going! x
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts Janelle 💛 it’s such a gift to know Kiran’s letter resonated with you. I love how you described your return to watercolours; there’s something so magical about the way the paint flows and surprises us, isn’t there?
That sense of letting go and embracing the unexpected is one of the reasons I think watercolours are so special, both to create and to admire. It’s wonderful to hear you’ve picked them up again. Here’s to many joyful hours playing with pigments and rediscovering the beauty of this timeless art 🎨🖌️
It's a nice goal to aspire to: "when I grow up I want to be an artist".
Yes! it is isn't it. And, I think we can be artists at any age 💛✨
Indeed Emilu! There's comfort in it, isn't it? :)
Totally! ❤️
I have absolutely no ambition to paint. I admire people who do and am always drawn to watercolors. I think it is the often natural and subtle flow of the colors. This post was a feast in that respect. So much beauty.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Klamo. I think you’ve captured one of the most magical things about watercolours, their natural, flowing beauty draws us in, even if we don’t feel the urge to pick up a brush ourselves. I’m so glad you enjoyed the post and found it a feast for the senses, it’s such a joy to share Kiran’s art and her story with others who appreciate its beauty.
Kiran's watercolours are beautiful! Thank you for sharing her story! I remember being impressed by her little houses back when we did our crocheting zoom call ☺️. It's lovely to learn more about her creative journey.
I only tried watercolours once and found it a very difficult medium!
Also loved seeing your watercolour creations, Emily, and those of your family! What a line of talented women you belong to! 🤎🎨
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Sara 💛 Kiran’s watercolours really are beautiful, aren’t they? I love that you remember her little houses from the crocheting Zoom call, it’s so special how creativity connects us across different mediums.
I completely understand finding watercolours challenging, they can be tricky, but there’s something magical about their unpredictability. Maybe one day you’ll give them another try!
And thank you for your kind words about my family’s watercolours, it means a lot. It feels like such a privilege to share a little of that creative thread that runs through us all ✨