Smearing paint spreading joy

Members of RAC Sriganganagar Visionaries, RID 3090, offered gentle guidance and encouragement to a group of children sitting in front of a canvas about to begin a painting. Club secretary Nandini Arora says, “We explained how each colour can be a mood, a feeling, or a story. One member pointed to a swirl of blue and asked, ‘What does this colour make you feel?’ and a child with a bright, toothy grin replied, ‘It’s like the sky, and it makes me feel calm!’”

This was part of an event titled Colours of Happiness hosted by the club at a local gurudwara in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, for 40 children from various orphanages.

A five-metre-long canvas and vibrant acrylic paints were provided, “allowing the children to express their creativity and paint their thoughts freely. Some children, brimming with confidence, eagerly began smearing paint across the canvas. Others, initially shy, hesitated, but we encouraged them to join in, creating colourful handprints across the canvas. We explained to them the therapeutic benefits of art and how creativity can ease stress and bring happiness,” says Nandini. To add to the excitement, fun games were organised, and gifts were distributed, making their day even more special. .

Later, the Rotaractors gathered the children for a group photograph in front of the canvas. “They were busy pointing out the sections they had painted, each one proud to show off her work. So much so, we had to wait for them to finish before they could pose for the picture,” she smiles.