My lil' adventure with Oils....

I love oil paintings... They almost look real.... Sometimes I stare at some pictures wondering if it is an Oil work or actual photography....It is amazing how they create such works....

I have experience with Water Colors before...But the end result with water colors never gives me a satisfactory work .. And last week I bid good bye to Water Colors.....At least for now....The reason might sound pretty stupid...but I realized - My water coloring skills are way baddddd.... 

I happen to get the DVD from the library which had the video demonstration of Painting Roses using Water Colors by Susie Short....I started it pretty confidently but half way through I realized it is a big disaster...Although anyone who see the painting might say.."Oh ya..You are painting roses"...But I am pretty sure none of them will say "it is a beautiful rose "...

When I realized it I stopped it right away. After two days of silly frustrations I decided to start fresh....Sadly this time also same.......No improvement....I stopped it right away....went to my  cupboard and took out all the oil painting accessories  I had. I started with the book Oil painting for beginners. 

From that I drew the grapes, orange and apple. The next from YouTube I came across a video demonstration of strawberries and tried that one also....The end result ......

  

I should say I am happy... These are definitely going to adorn my kitchen walls... :).

P.S. The ones in the photographs are real paintings not photographs.......he he he ...Just kidding!!!

My lil' adventure with Oils....

I love oil paintings... They almost look real.... Sometimes I stare at some pictures wondering if it is an Oil work or actual photography....It is amazing how they create such works....

I have experience with Water Colors before...But the end result with water colors never gives me a satisfactory work .. And last week I bid good bye to Water Colors.....At least for now....The reason might sound pretty stupid...but I realized - My water coloring skills are way baddddd.... 

I happen to get the DVD from the library which had the video demonstration of Painting Roses using Water Colors by Susie Short....I started it pretty confidently but half way through I realized it is a big disaster...Although anyone who see the painting might say.."Oh ya..You are painting roses"...But I am pretty sure none of them will say "it is a beautiful rose "...

When I realized it I stopped it right away. After two days of silly frustrations I decided to start fresh....Sadly this time also same.......No improvement....I stopped it right away....went to my  cupboard and took out all the oil painting accessories  I had. I started with the book Oil painting for beginners. 

From that I drew the grapes, orange and apple. The next from YouTube I came across a video demonstration of strawberries and tried that one also....The end result ......

  

I should say I am happy... These are definitely going to adorn my kitchen walls... :).

P.S. The ones in the photographs are real paintings not photographs.......he he he ...Just kidding!!!

Can you see what I see...

Black n White photographs have a special beauty...... I always wondered about how people create photographs which are black n white and is hinted with tiny bit of color....

One day I decided to try that out.....I searched the internet for the technique and found...

Its actually pretty simple : 

1. Open the image in Photoshop.

2. Goto Image > Adjustments > Desaturate.

3. Select the History brush from the tool palette with Hardness 100% and with the required Brush size.

4. Now paint on the required area...The painted area will give the color...

While I was searching for it I came across this photo which caught my attention. 

             "The love formed between two hearts"

Can you see what I see...

Black n White photographs have a special beauty...... I always wondered about how people create photographs which are black n white and is hinted with tiny bit of color....

One day I decided to try that out.....I searched the internet for the technique and found...

Its actually pretty simple : 

1. Open the image in Photoshop.

2. Goto Image > Adjustments > Desaturate.

3. Select the History brush from the tool palette with Hardness 100% and with the required Brush size.

4. Now paint on the required area...The painted area will give the color...

While I was searching for it I came across this photo which caught my attention. 

             "The love formed between two hearts"

Chicken Leg Kabbab!!!

I have been trying to make Chicken leg kabbab for the past 3 days each time trying something different... until yesterday... it came out perfectly.....

This is how I made it


1. Clean the chicken legs. I always remove the skin as it adds more fat.
2. Slit the chicken legs. This will help to marinate well.
3. In a dish make a paste of  salt, chicken kabbab masala (or any chicken chicken masala), & little coriander powder, chilli powder and turmeric powder. Proportions will be based on the no: of chicken legs, spice level and salt level.
4. Coat the chicken well with this mixture. Make sure the masala reaches inside the slits.
5. Marinate well for atleast 1 hr in the refrigerator.
6. Heat little oil in the pan just enough for a shallow fry.
7. Place the marinated chicken in the hot oil on medium heat.

8. After 2-3min turn over the chicken. Now both sides are coated with oil.
9. Close the pan with the lid. Let it cook in that oil for sometime. (5- 10 min) . The chicken will slowly start to cook. Make sure to turn the chicken in between so that the it won't get burned.
10. Now transfer the chicken legs to a baking tray.
11. Broil it on Low heat for 8-10 min on one side and 3-5 min  on the other side. This will make sure that chicken is well cooked.
- Broiling the chicken legs will give that crispiness to the outer layer of the chicken.
- If the chicken is well cooked in the pan itself reduce the time in the broiler to 2-3 min on both sides.
- If the option of broiling is not there make sure to cook the chicken well in the frying pan itself.

Chicken Leg Kabbab!!!

I have been trying to make Chicken leg kabbab for the past 3 days each time trying something different... until yesterday... it came out perfectly.....

This is how I made it


1. Clean the chicken legs. I always remove the skin as it adds more fat.
2. Slit the chicken legs. This will help to marinate well.
3. In a dish make a paste of  salt, chicken kabbab masala (or any chicken chicken masala), & little coriander powder, chilli powder and turmeric powder. Proportions will be based on the no: of chicken legs, spice level and salt level.
4. Coat the chicken well with this mixture. Make sure the masala reaches inside the slits.
5. Marinate well for atleast 1 hr in the refrigerator.
6. Heat little oil in the pan just enough for a shallow fry.
7. Place the marinated chicken in the hot oil on medium heat.

8. After 2-3min turn over the chicken. Now both sides are coated with oil.
9. Close the pan with the lid. Let it cook in that oil for sometime. (5- 10 min) . The chicken will slowly start to cook. Make sure to turn the chicken in between so that the it won't get burned.
10. Now transfer the chicken legs to a baking tray.
11. Broil it on Low heat for 8-10 min on one side and 3-5 min  on the other side. This will make sure that chicken is well cooked.
- Broiling the chicken legs will give that crispiness to the outer layer of the chicken.
- If the chicken is well cooked in the pan itself reduce the time in the broiler to 2-3 min on both sides.
- If the option of broiling is not there make sure to cook the chicken well in the frying pan itself.

French Toast!!!

                   

Method:
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1. Bread - 5
2. Milk - 1 cup
3. Egg - 1
4. Sugar - 1 tbsp

1. Beat the egg
2. Mix it with milk and sugar
3. Heat the pan.
4. Dip one bread in to the liquid mixture and quickly place it on the pan.
5. Cook on both sides till the bread gets toasted.
6. Repeat the process with all the remaining bread.

1. Wallaaahhhhh French Toast is ready.....

Its yummmyyy.... its tastyyy and perfect for an evening snack.......

French Toast!!!

                   

Method:
------------

1. Bread - 5
2. Milk - 1 cup
3. Egg - 1
4. Sugar - 1 tbsp

1. Beat the egg
2. Mix it with milk and sugar
3. Heat the pan.
4. Dip one bread in to the liquid mixture and quickly place it on the pan.
5. Cook on both sides till the bread gets toasted.
6. Repeat the process with all the remaining bread.

1. Wallaaahhhhh French Toast is ready.....

Its yummmyyy.... its tastyyy and perfect for an evening snack.......