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 […]
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.
Insider Peek 17: Painting Koi, Movement, Symbolism and Water
A behind-the-scenes look at how koi paintings hold movement, stillness, water, symbolism and layered observation inside Danielle’s art practice.
Finding Calm 6: Agni Beyond Metabolism, Ayurveda’s Language of Transformation
A gentle introduction to agni as Ayurveda’s language of transformation, digestion, clarity and daily rhythm, with grounded reflections for modern life.