My Paintings

Deep Rooted – An Abstract Painting in Oils

December 19, 2009 Filed Under: My Paintings By Ishrath Humairah 19 Comments

Impressionist Oil Painting “Deep Rooted” in Oil Media

inspiredd by one of my favorite artist, Carol, and consumed by my own unwritten guide, “Deep Rooted” was born.

It all happens when you get restless. All you need are few tubes of colors, brushes or knives and a canvas to sate. This painting was done one fine afternoon when there was many other pressing things to do. But it had to sprout. Else, nothing else could have been possible.

Deep Rooted (12 x 12) in oils, is now hung to dry.

Ochre Explosion – Acrylic Painting with Knife

November 23, 2009 Filed Under: My Paintings By Ishrath Humairah 9 Comments

Burst of Color & Emotions – Acrylic Colors on Palette Knife

There is something about this painting that makes it one of my favorites. An explosion of colors and a burst of emotions. This painting was done with acrylic colors – base black, earthy brown, occult ochre to bright yellow.

These are the wonders a simple palette knife can do. Those who are hooked to painting with knives would agree with me. You, do try it once.

Flourish Swirls on Black Canvas

November 13, 2009 Filed Under: My Paintings By Ishrath Humairah 7 Comments

Flourish Swirls – White Tendrils on Black Canvas

Another canvas devoured – but with a story behind it. These flourish swirls are all over the web and very much in fashion. But these patterns are close to my heart as my mother use to draw this pattern on my hands with henna, when I was a little kid. She had even embroidered a dupatta full of this design for me with her own hands. Swirls are easy on hand and cathartic to draw. The black canvas was more than inviting to have them drawn. Next time I do this, I intend to draw it much finer and intrinsic. Wish me luck 🙂

Canvas, Oils and Knives

November 9, 2009 Filed Under: My Paintings By Ishrath Humairah 7 Comments

Few days back, a set of 5 blank canvas staring at me. Today, four of them got consumed within an hour of crazy haze. Dont know what took over me, it did not stop with one… completed 3 in a row. Still raring to go…

Earth, Fire & Fury, yet so peaceful – Knife Painting in Oil

was the most unexpected one. I had something in mind but what conjured up was far more seemingly beautiful to me. I love the way, something powerful takes you over and makes you do things you are never aware of.

Browns & Blues – Beautiful Hues – Palette Knife Strokes in Oil Media

Another surprise, after a surprise. The earthy greens, browns and ochre never fail me. I’m the most happiest with these colors and shades.

Symphony Earth – Knife Painting – Oil Media on Black Canvas

This is how one rainy afternoon was exhausted. Nothing compares to the exhilarating feeling of swishing the color laden knife over the canvas.

The feeling is indescribable… best left unsaid.

Mother Theresa Holding an Infant – Painting in Watercolors

May 23, 2009 Filed Under: My Paintings By Ishrath Humairah 10 Comments

This is my most cherished and most loved painting; for Mother Theresa is whom we look upto. I had come across this picture long time back in a magazine and could never let go of the image from my mind. I painted it with a faint memory of what I remembered. I do not paint much in watercolors these days but loved the effect.

I loved it then. I still love it. Nothing compares to her; her heart and soul. She will always be my chosen muse. This painting was my first gift to my husband. This painting is now the soul of our home.