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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.

Sprouts and Vegetable Cutlet – Perfect Recipe for the Rainy Season

November 9, 2009 Filed Under: Good Food Kitchen By Ishrath Humairah 1 Comment

Baked Vegetable Cutlet with Sprouts - Teatime Snack

Baked Vegetable Cutlet with Sprouts – Ready to go into the oven

A cup of tea is a must when it rains. Tea-time snack is much better when it pours. Here is a quick fix cutlet recipe, made with leftover sprouts and some vegetables. The best part about this snack is that it is totally veggie, tasty and guilt-free.

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Its Raining in Chennai

November 5, 2009 Filed Under: Gardening By Ishrath Humairah 7 Comments

Raindrops on Leaf – Nature’s Diamonds & Pearls

After the ubiquitous Chennai’s weather mantra that goes -Hot, Hotter and Hottest, its finally raining in here. The cloudy skies, cool wind and the greenery at 6am in the morning was soul-soothing.

My balcony plants could not have been more happier.

Happy Curry Leaves

Much Happier Mint Leaves in my Balcony

Hoping that these rains last for a few days to help fill up the reservoirs, bring water table to normalcy, cool the heated world. But not give much more trouble to the homeless. Amen.

CD Cover Design for Christian Devotional Songs Album

November 2, 2009 Filed Under: Projects By Ishrath Humairah 1 Comment

CD Jewel Case Cover Design for Christian Devotional Songs Album

“All things are possible – with God” says Prince Solomon and Ummal Ahum – his solo Christian devotional songs album re-iterates that.

Here is my design memoir of his CD and jewel case artwork. It was an interesting project as I had never designed a CD jewel case graphic before. With no design brief or sample ideas, my dear friend gave me the best set of words to start work – “do whatever you want”. And I did whatever I liked.

From image search, artwork, content layout to spell check, it was great fun all along. My most happiest moment was when the CDs and jewel cases were ready. The results were excellent. And it meant a lot for me to get it right, the first time. The hidden lesson in this was to – keep following your heart.

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Photo Shoot for Ceramic Pottery and Home Accents – Product Photography Assignment

October 27, 2009 Filed Under: Projects By Ishrath Humairah 12 Comments

Another round of photo shoot this month for some distinctive home decor accents ranging from decorative pots, pans to plates. The theme was earth – decor pieces fashioned out of earth, modelled with hands and blasted through fire.

Exotic Brass Plates - Fading into Zen Oblivion

I cant help but admire the zen-like simplicity of this fiery picture with brass plates. It does have an earthy feel to it though fire element would be a better suitor. Simple arrangement against a plain background brings out the simplicity of the piece, making this photo of the entire shoot, my favorite one.

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