Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Sunflowers in Kundasang, Malaysia, with mountains in the background.

4 Mar 2026 – Grateful for the Beauty and History of Kundasang

Today was a day of discovery, reflection, and appreciation for the beauty and history of Kundasang. We began the morning by visiting Desa Dairy Farm, often called the […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Scenic river view near Kundasang, Malaysia, lush greenery

3 Mar 2026 – Grateful for the Journey Up to Kundasang

Today we made our way up to Kundasang, nestled at the foot of the majestic Mount Kinabalu, and the journey itself felt like part of the adventure. Hubby […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Beach scene at Mamutik Island with clear turquoise water, people swimming, and a kayak on the sand.

2 Mar 2026 – Grateful for the Sea at Mamutik and Sapi

Today was one of those days that reminds me how beautiful our planet truly is. We took a short boat ride from Kota Kinabalu, only about 15 minutes […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Kota Kinabalu's Imago mall Lunar New Year display with waterfall and horses.

1 Mar 2026 – Grateful for a Slow Day in Kota Kinabalu

Today was one of those wonderfully slow travel days in Kota Kinabalu. No rushing. No fixed agenda. Just walking, eating, exploring, and taking in the sights around us. […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Modern airport interior with wavy blue carpet and stylish architecture.

28 Feb 2026 – Grateful to Arrive in Sabah Holiday

Today marks the beginning of our trip to Sabah, and I feel grateful for the simple joy of travelling again. We took an early morning flight and arrived […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Abstract art with blue, green, yellow, and purple dots.

Collect Well 18: How to Talk to an Artist About Their Work

Many collectors feel slightly intimidated when speaking to an artist. What if I ask the wrong question?What if I sound ignorant?What if they think I do not understand […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Orange tabby cat lounging on a striped couch with stuffed animal friends.

27 Feb 2026 – Grateful to Mum for looking after Bobby while I am overseas

As I prepare to travel overseas, my heart feels especially thankful for my sweet mother in law who has so kindly agreed to look after Bobby while I […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Artists planning exhibition: Four people around table with art prints and coffee. "Upcoming Exhibition" hinted.

26 Feb 2026 – Grateful to be part of an Upcoming Exhibition

I am feeling thankful and excited as we begin planning for our upcoming group exhibition. There is something very energising about working alongside fellow artists. The ideas, the […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Two women at the "Art Over Coffee Exhibition" surrounded by animal artwork and cafe seating.

25 Feb 2026 – Grateful for a friend visiting my Art Over Coffee Exhibition

Today I am feeling especially thankful for my dear artist friend Kay who came by to visit my solo exhibition at Canopy Esplanade. It means so much when […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Jelly Fish painting with brown jellyfish, starfish, and abstract blue and green background.

Collect Well 17: The Different Types of Art Buyers. Which One Are You?

Not all art buyers are the same. Some buy with their hearts.Some buy with spreadsheets.Some buy quietly.Some buy boldly. Understanding the type of buyer you are is one […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Woman meditating with golden aura, representing Mind Sound Resonance Therapy.

24 Feb 2026 – Grateful for Discovering Mind Sound Resonance Therapy

Today I feel deeply grateful for learning about Mind Sound Resonance Therapy. At first, it sounded abstract. Sound. Resonance. Therapy. But the experience was anything but abstract. Mind […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Business handshake over financial reports and laptop showing data charts. Team strengthening concept.

23 Feb 2026 – Grateful for Strengthening the Team

Today marks another meaningful step forward for our fintech journey. We officially signed on another technical partner to help us refine and strengthen our product. It feels like […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Singaporean coffee shop scene: Chicken rice, noodles, tea, coffee.

22 Feb 2026 – Grateful for the Coffee Shops That Anchor Daily Life

Today I found myself feeling quietly grateful for something very ordinary, yet deeply important. The coffee shops around where I stay. In a city that is constantly upgrading, […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Lion dance costume on a red leather couch in a furniture store. The sign says "Kenton".

21 Feb 2026 – Grateful for the Magic of Lion Dance

Today I had the joy of watching a lion dance performance at the mall, and it made me so happy. I have always loved lion dance. There is […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Family celebrating 85th anniversary with balloons and a priest.

20 Feb 2026 – Grateful for 85 Years of Love and Care

Today we celebrated my mother in law’s 85th birthday, and my heart feels very full. We began the day with a birthday mass for Mum. Sitting together as […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Fintech website logo with orange and blue check marks, symbolizing success.

19 Feb 2026 – Grateful for Building my New Fintech Website

Today I took time out to focus fully on building the corporate website for my new business. No rushing. No multitasking. Just sitting down, thinking clearly, researching carefully, […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Family reunion meal featuring rice, curry, and drinks on a table.

18 Feb 2026 – Grateful for Festive Laughter and Good Company on CNY Day 2

Chinese New Year Day 2 was filled with warmth, flavour, and friendship. We visited a good friend’s home for dinner, and she lovingly cooked nasi lemak for all […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Three plush toy horses, brown and white, with a small teapot figurine.

17 Feb 2026 – Grateful for a Beautiful CNY Day 1

Chinese New Year Day 1 was simple, relaxed, and filled with warmth. We went out for a family dinner and enjoyed a lovely Taiwanese meal together. The food […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Family reunion dinner with multiple generations at a table full of food. Grateful for family.

16 Feb 2026 – Grateful for Family Reunion

This Chinese New Year Eve felt especially meaningful. I’m deeply grateful to my brother for cooking a delicious Thai style reunion dinner for the family. Every dish was […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Hamster's Daydream: Painting of a hamster surrounded by orange flowers and white wildflowers.

Collect Well 16: The Psychology of Why We Fall in Love with Certain Art

Have you ever stood in front of a painting and felt something shift inside you? Not just admiration. Not just aesthetic approval.But recognition. That moment when you think, […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Three smiling women, "My Besties at Art Over Coffee," posing in front of artwork.

15 Feb 2026 – My Besties at Art Over Coffee

My besties came to visit my solo exhibition, Art Over Coffee, at Canopy Esplanade. Seeing them walk into the café, smiling, curious, ready to explore my paintings, meant […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Chinatown CNY bazaar horse lantern display at Yue Hwa Chinese Products.

14 Feb 2026 – Grateful for a Walk down Chinatown CNY bazaar

Today I walked through Chinatown to soak in the Chinese New Year atmosphere, and my heart felt full. The streets were alive. Red lanterns hanging across the roads. […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Handshake symbolizing a grateful partnership accelerating a new venture.

13 Feb 2026 – Grateful for a Partnership that will Accelerate my New Venture

Today marks a milestone I will always remember. We had our very first kickoff meeting with our business tech partner for our new AI fintech venture in taxation. […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings McCafé treats: chocolate soft serve, latte, and cappuccino on a tray. Grateful for a relaxing afternoon.

12 Feb 2026 – Grateful for a Relaxing Afternoon

Today was about the simplest of pleasures. A Chococone. A cappuccino. A quiet table at McDonald’s in the middle of the afternoon. Hubby was on half day leave. […]

Danielle Art Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings Hands cupping glowing light with small flowers, symbolizing healing and gratitude.

11 Feb 2026 – Grateful for healing my body

Today I feel deeply grateful for progress. After months of yoga therapy and Ayurveda treatments, I went for my ultrasound scan. The results showed that the lipids in […]