Why I Am Starting a Daily Gratitude Blog Gratitude has been a quiet thread running through my life and my art. Over the years, I’ve learned that it […]
Interview with the Resident Artist, Danielle Siauw
Art as a Journey of Freedom and Joy Painting is my way of connecting with the world. Each piece I create carries a story of joy, transformation, and […]
Insider Peek 30: View From Above and the Wisdom of Distance
A heartfelt studio reflection on the View From Above collection, exploring ocean paintings, sea creatures, shifting currents, memory, perspective and the quiet wisdom of looking at life from a little distance.
Insider Peek 29: Flights of Fancy and the Freedom to Rise
A heartfelt studio reflection on the Flights of Fancy collection, exploring bird paintings, freedom, colour, affection, instinct, courage and the quiet mystery of watching winged creatures move through the world.
Finding Calm 15: What Is Ayurveda?
A gentle introduction to Ayurveda, explaining its purpose, the five mahabhutas, the three doshas, how illness may manifest, and how to stay healthy through daily rhythm.
Insider Peek 28: Earth Songs and the Rhythms That Connect Us
A heartfelt studio reflection on the Earth Songs collection, exploring abstract paintings inspired by nature, coral, cells, cosmic patterns, transformation and interconnection.
29 August 2026 – Gratitude for Completing My Ayurveda Foundation Exam
A gratitude reflection on completing an Ayurveda foundation course, putting in the effort to study and memorise, and hoping for good results with a peaceful heart.
Insider Peek 27: Foodie Collection and the Memory of Taste
A heartfelt studio reflection on the Foodie Collection, exploring food paintings as memory, comfort, culture, indulgence and the joy of ordinary cravings.
28 Aug 2026 – Grateful for Being Shortlisted in the UOB Painting of the Year Competition
A heartfelt reflection on reaching the semi-finals of the UOB Painting of the Year competition, finding gratitude within disappointment, and moving forward with renewed determination.
Finding Calm 14: Yoga and Ayurveda Therapy for Headache
A careful yoga and Ayurveda-inspired guide for headache support, with red flags, headache patterns, gentle asanas, breath awareness, rest and lifestyle rhythm.
Insider Peek 26: Petals, Still and Wild, and the Beauty of Growing Both Ways
A heartfelt studio reflection on the Petals, Still and Wild collection, exploring flowers in vases, wildflower meadows, cultivated beauty, freedom and resilience.
Finding Calm 13: Yoga for Back Pain
A practical yoga therapy guide to different types of back pain, red flags, and gentle asanas that may support stiffness, tension, low back pain and sciatic discomfort.
Insider Peek 25: Tutti Fruitti and the Abundance of Ordinary Joy
A heartfelt studio reflection on the Tutti Fruitti collection, fruit still life paintings, abundance, nature, nourishment and the joy hidden in everyday things.
Finding Calm 12: Yoga for the Stressed Mind
A gentle yoga therapy guide for a stressed mind, with grounding movement, breath awareness, restorative rest and practical ways to return to steadiness.
Insider Peek 24: Tranquil Depth and the Mystery Beneath the Surface
A heartfelt studio reflection on the Tranquil Depth series, my love for underwater life, and the quiet mystery of koi, goldfish, guppies and arowanas.
Finding Calm 11: Yoga for Hot Flushes in Perimenopause
A gentle yoga therapy guide for hot flushes and night sweats in perimenopause, with cooling postures, breath awareness, pacing and practical support.
Insider Peek 23: Whiskers, Wonders and the Quiet Magic of Cats
A heartfelt studio reflection on the Whiskers and Wonders collection, my love for cats, and the gentleness, mystery and affection they bring into our lives.
Finding Calm 10: Perimenopause and Yoga Asana Support
A practical guide to gentle yoga poses that may support common perimenopause experiences such as sleep disruption, heat, mood changes, stiffness and fatigue.
Insider Peek 22: Freedom Girls and the Courage to Become
A heartfelt studio reflection on the Freedom Girls series, personal liberation, self-discovery, and the quiet courage of living more truthfully.
Finding Calm 9: Yoga and Perimenopause
A gentle, practical look at how yoga can support steadiness, rest and self-trust through the shifting season of perimenopause.
Insider Peek 21: Why I Keep Returning to Animals
A heartfelt studio reflection on the Wildlife Collection, my love for animals big and small, gentle and fierce, and the innocence I keep finding in them.
Insider Peek 20: Framing Choices That Respect the Artwork
A studio reflection on how framing can protect original art, shape the viewer’s experience, and support a painting without overpowering it.
Insider Peek 19: A Collector’s Guide to Living with Original Art
A thoughtful guide for collectors on choosing, placing and living with original art in a way that feels personal, calm and connected to everyday life.
Finding Calm 8: Seasonal Eating Without Rigid Ayurvedic Rules
A gentle reflection on using Ayurveda’s seasonal wisdom as a flexible guide for nourishment, rhythm and self-trust rather than a strict food rulebook.
26 June 2026 – Gratitude for a New Laptop and a Faster AI Workflow
A gratitude reflection on upgrading to a new laptop, completing the migration, and feeling ready for faster, smoother AI work.
Insider Peek 18: Returning to a Painting After Time Away
A studio reflection on why stepping away from a painting can make the next decision clearer, calmer and more honest.
Finding Calm 7: Chair Yoga for Days When the Floor Is Not Accessible
A gentle chair yoga practice for days when getting down to the floor is not accessible, with seated movement, supported standing options, and calm breathing.