Mukesh was the true legendary Indian singer of his era. He was also nicknamed as “The Man with the Golden Voice”.
He was born in Delhi on July 22nd, 1923. His inimitable voice was first perceived by his distant relative, Motilal at his sister’s wedding and he took him to Mumbai for further training under Pandit Jagannath Prasad. Soon, he became the most popular singer of his era.
In 1974, Mukesh received National Film Award for the song “Kai Baar Yuhi Dekha Hai”. He sang a total of around 1,300 songs in his lifetime.
Best Super Hit Songs of Mukesh Kumar
Here’s a list of his best songs that you must listen.
Kai Baar Yuhi Dekha Hai from the movie Rajnigandha(1974)
This is the best song of Mukesh that also acclaimed him a National Award. This is one of his best songs that were loved by music lovers across the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPwbi-hfenI
2. Sab Kuch Seekha Humne from the movie Anari (1959)
This is one of the Mukesh’s soulful songs with a great meaning. This song depicts a beautiful piece of his art. Enjoy this superhit song from the movie Anari starring Raj Kapoor, Nutan, Nazir Hussain, Lalita Pawar, Motilal, Shubha Khote, Mukri and Helen.
3. Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein from the movie Kabhie Kabhie (1976)
This song is beautifully written by Sahir Ludhianvi and magically sung by Mukesh for the movie Kabhie Kabhie. This song was, in fact, a poem in its original version from a collection Talkhiyan. This song was the number one song of that era and Mukesh was awarded as the best Male Playback Singer for this song.
4. Main Na Bhoolunga from the movie Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974)
In 1975 Filmfare, Mukesh Kumar was nominated as the best Male Playback Singer for this song. Santosh Anand got the best lyricist award for this song.
5. Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar from the movie Kabhie Kabhie (1976)
This song is a timeless classic from the movie Kabhie Kabhie.
6. Chand Si Mehbooba from the movie Himalay Ki God Mein (1965)
This is the best song from the superhit movie Himalay Ki God Mein. This movie won the Filmfare award.
7. Kahin Door Jab Din from the movie Anand (1971)
This is the lively song from the lively movie Anand. Rajesh Khanna also praised this song calling this song as his best. Anand won several awards as the best movie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmYT79bYIQw
8. Duniya Banane Wale from the movie Teesri Kasam (1966)
This is a fabulous song and soulfully sung by Mukesh. Raj Kapoor’s performance in this song is beyond the words.
9. Mera Joota Hai Japani from the movie Shree 420 (1955)
This is a patriotic-themed song and gained a lot of popularity. The song asserts love and proud of being Indian.
10. Sabse Bada Naadan Wahi Hai from the movie Pehchaan (1970)
Mukesh bagged Filmfare award for this song. This is one of his best songs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xjUztxH8Yo
So, these were some of the best songs by Mukesh Kumar. Hope you enjoyed listening to these classics.
Hello guys !! Well, today I have Chameleon Pens review for you. They are not any standard pens, but instead they are really unique kind of pens by which you can create some stunning effects. Read the full Chameleon Pens review below to know the uniqueness of it 😉 !!
Note: I personally own a set of it and the review is based of my experiences with it.
Hmm, What will your reaction if I say I can create over 10 color tones from 1 single pen ??
Can you even think of it ??
Haha !! Confused ??
That’s what Chameleon Pens are all about. With the use of only 1 Chameleon Pen you can achieve multiple color tones for simple highlighting, Blending, shading etc.
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time”
Before I continue, do watch this video 🙂
Done?
I hope you understood what I was talking about... Isn't this cool?
And to be honest, I am currently using these pens to create a lot of my art-works. It has really eliminated the hassles of using 100s of pens to create various blends.
Scroll at the bottom to see some of my works that I did with Chameleon Pens. But before that, do read the features of it 🙂
Chameleon Pen Review
Keeping it short, here are some of the best features of these Multicolor pens.
Chameleon pens have alcohol- based ink which is refillable.
They have Japanese nibs which are replaceable.
They are permanent on most surfaces.
Compatible with all other alcohol-based inks.
Non-toxic and low odor.
I just love the fact that these pens are refillable with all alcohol based inks. <3
What are the Different Chameleon Items Available ?
I own the 22 Piece Deluxe set but you have many other options. The company ships various items that are listed below.
Single pen
Set of 5 pens which include varieties such as Floral tones, Pastel tones, Skin tones, Gray tones, Nature tones, warm tones, Primary tones and cool tones.
As a toning medium by which you get multiple color tones from lights tint of it to the darkest shade.
Remember, it is not a normal pen 😛
Let me describe each and everything about the pen.
First of all, It has a small cap with color and color code indicator, the pen is double ended with a Japanese bullet-nib at one end and a super soft brush nib at the other. Both can be infused and easily replaceable Next it has a mixing nib and a cover protector too which does not let the ink dry.
Next, it has a mixing nib and a cover protector which does not let the ink dry.
Bullet nib is used for outlining, drawing and working in small areas with precision coloring.
Soft brush nib gives a paint brush feel which allows ink to flow beautifully with color gradation.
What ink to use after it gets empty ??
Use Professional quality alcohol based inks, non-toxic, low odour and acid-free when dry.
Recommended Paper/Sheet to use ?
Use only card stock or illustration board designed for alcohol-based inks to avoid bleeding of color.
Apart from the color pens, the deluxe set comes with 2 more special pens !!
Chameleon Detail Pen
Detail pen is also double-ended with fine-line nibs ( 0.4mm and 0.6mm) and is used for illustrating, outlining and to accent stamping. Ink is permanent when dry.
Chameleon Colorless Blender
Colorless blender pen is also double-ended with bullet and brush nib that contains the same toning medium used in mixing chamber.
colorless blender
It has 3 main uses
Used to overlay, lighten or continue blending color that has already been applied.
Use as a liquid eraser to push color back inside the lines and help eliminate mistakes.
Use over any color to add texture and patterns.
Chameleon Pen Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
The most important part is here!! How to achieve the color tones??????
So, I will be telling about the secret behind achieving the shades from a single pen.
Each pen has its own mixing chamber which helps to give you the desired shade. The toning medium in the mixing chamber dilutes the color of your pen which alter the intensity of color to produce lighter tones.
How to Get Different Color Tones from a Single pen ?
The ink starts with the lighter tone and darkens back to original color.
And here's how you can do it.
Step 1 : Separate the pen from mixing chamber.
Step 2 : Choose your nib and remove the cap.
Step 3 : Place the mixing chamber on top of the chosen nib. Point to be remembered here is, you need to hold the mixing chamber up and color nib down vertically.
Tonal ranges
Here's a chart showing the different tones you can get with a single pen !!
My Personal Chameleon Pen Art Works
Let me share some important tips that I followed while making my own art-works.
I made an abstract with shades of different colors. The best part about these pens is that once you use lighter shades you can easily use dark shades for giving a real touch.
Secondly, blending of colors is very easy using these pens, that's something we cannot achieve easily with water or oil or acrylic colors.
Apart from giving shades from a particular color one can blend colors using the colorless blender ( an amazing pen to use!!)
Here' my first Chameleon Pen abstract !!
I also tried a painting gray/black and with their shades. Used a detail pen too!! ( An analogous painting :P)
Another tip : If you want to color a large surface then always start from the middle and the go outwards, Create highlights by not coloring certain areas, and add textures using it.
We can even use chameleon pens with pencil colors to give textures.
The best thing about these pens is that <3 they work even on foil.
Well, let me share some outlined images !! Just download them, print them and color them using the pens. Here's one done for you.
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Hope you enjoyed the review.
Chameleon Pens: How They Bring Life and Depth to Your Art
Chameleon Pens are truly unique and innovative allowing you to create stunning effects with just one pen.
The ability to achieve over 10 different color tones from a single pen sets these markers apart from the rest.
Not only are they perfect for highlighting blending and shading but they also eliminate the need for multiple pens to create various blends.
With their refillable ink and replaceable nibs these pens are not only long-lasting but also environmentally friendly.
The beautiful and bright colors produced by Chameleon Pens add vibrancy and depth to your artwork stamping greeting cards and journaling.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist these pens are definitely worth the investment.
“Which of my photographs is my favourite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow.”
Isn’t this something very practical for all of us who love photography?? So here I am with my second post of photography. Today is a special day for this post as today 19th August is marked as world Photography day.
Best World Photography Day 2016 Quotes
Before I share my clicks, I would like to share a few quotes on this beautiful art of Photography.
“What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.” ― Karl Lagerfeld
“The best images are the ones that retain their strength and impact over the years, regardless of the number of times they are viewed.” – Anne Geddes
“In photography there are no shadows that cannot be illuminated.” – August Sander
“When you photograph people in colour, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in Black and white, you photograph their souls!” ― Ted Grant
“A photograph can be an instant of life captured for eternity that will never cease looking back at you.” ― Brigitte Bardot
“A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you, the less you know.” ― Peter Gasser
“A camera is a tool for learning how to see without a camera.” – Dorothea Lange
“Which of my photographs is my favourite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow.” – Imogen Cunningham
Kopal’s Photography – My Recent Trips and Clicks
Now Let’s have a look at some captures..
Again the first will be from my own city Bhopal, also called as the CITY OF LAKES
Bhopal is famous for its greenery so lets have a look.. One cannot resist to click in Bhopal.
Notorious squirrel
Squirrel says to me : Find me out.. I won’t let you click me 😛
The first one
Yet another one
Still says no click 😛
Ok Ok now I won’t
Rays of Hope
First one
Second one
Third one
Fourth one
Now let me share some beautiful pictures of ducks present.. So beautiful <3
The most beautiful
Being a sunset freak girl, a sunset capture is must in my post 😛
Bhopal-during rainy season <3
Some beautiful clicks from JABALPUR
BHEDAGHAT
First let me tell about the place- It is approximately 20 km from jabalpur, a city in Madhya Pradesh. It is situated by the side of river Nermada and is famous for Dhunadhar falls, marble rocks, and the chausanth Yogini temple. Here I will be sharing some of my clicks of dhunadhar water falls and bhedaghat 🙂
Marble Art Works
Dhunadhar water falls
Click 4
Flowers- The True Love
Click 1
Click 2
And now time for some yummy cakes 😛
Cake 1
Cake 2
I shared all my beautiful captures with you and that too without any filter!! Love for photography can never ever end <3
Now let me share some photography from my friends Aman Kulshreshtha and Iftekhar Ahmed.
DELHI Pictures by my Friend
Now some from the famous QUTUB Minar in Delhi !!!
Jama Masjid is one more attraction in Delhi and my friend managed to capture some good images inside the masjid.
Delhi is full of tourist attractions and one more of it is, Red Fort !!
Here are some more images from Delhi !!
The Beauty of BHOPAL – Photos
And back to bhopal !! The following images sent by my friend are from a location on the outskirts of Bhopal. The place is full of greenery and looks to fresh. This place is a home to many animals including the national bird Peacock. I am sure you will love to visit this place once as I want to 😛
Isn’t it beautiful ?? <3
So I hope you loved all the pictures, I am still improving upon my skills and learning a lot. Will be coming up with something more interesting in the next post, till then A Happy World Photography day !! Keep smiling and clicking 😀
World Photography Day 2016: A Reflection on the Evolution of Photography
Today is World Photography Day a day to celebrate the art of photography and reflect on its evolution over the years. From the early days of heliography and the drawn by light process to the invention of the Daguerreotype and the introduction of roll film and digital cameras photography has come a long way. We now live in a world where millions of pictures are taken and shared every day without much thought about the origin or advancements of the art. World Photography Day serves as a reminder to appreciate the history of photography and its impact on our lives. It is an opportunity to recognize the innovative images that have been created and the possibilities that lie ahead in the world of photography.
Most of you wanted to know how I do pencil sketching and which colors I use and whats my technique..!! So, here in this post I will be sharing the steps to sketch a beautiful flower with every step involved. My favorite pencil colors are Staedtler ones and crayola by Funskool 😀
The very first thing while making a drawing is to pick the pencils which you will be using ,it must be sharped properly and also your hand should work on very lightly.. <3 (I use Camlin supreme drawing pencils :P) so that if you have to rub a part of it, it will not leave an impression on the sheet. Try to use thick drawing sheet which has a texture at the back and smooth front!!
First always try to make a rough drawing so that alterations can be done when you are doing the shading or while final touch.
Now choose a part you want to get started with. I always start with outer boundary.
In the case of this flower, the most important thing should be the outline of the flower, It should also comprise of different shades.
Always hold the different shades of color in one hand and then start doing!! It will give you some positive vibes seeing soo many shades ( I get :P)
So lets get started with second step of coloring!! EXCITED!!
A red color outline and then started shading with yellow color and shades of red. The pencil should work on dark at the corner and while going on in between, light shades should be there so that mixing can be done properly!! In shading the second color should overlap the first color so that the perfect shade can be obtained.
Quick tip: For shading your pencil should not be sharped, because blunt gives the best effect!! (My tip)
Step by step coloring I’ll be showing here!! Let’s have a look 🙂
Step 2
Here the outline is clearly visible and the overlapping of yellow and red shades also.
Step 3
In this pic the shades are completely visible. To give a petal effect, some lines also are made which can be properly seen in the above pic. These lines are given at the end when you get completely satisfied with the shades.
Step 4
It is not necessary to only use red and yellow, I have given deep brown outline to reveal the originality of flower.
Step 5
Towards the completion of the flower!! The shades should be in proper direction so that the originality of flower doesn’t go away.
Step 6
Now this flower is almost complete.. shades towards the inner side are being done.
Time to look for complete flower <3 EXCITED!! You will feel even more excited when you will trying this yourself.. Being an artist that happiness can’t be described.
Step 8-Complete Flower
The shades and the stroke of the pencil is clearly visible here!! Now Its time to complete the leaves because every flower is incomplete without the leaves.
Step 9
Started with the outline of leaf.. different shades which I have used here are clearly visible.. I have used all different shades of green, yellowish look and a bit of blue color for mixing purpose!!
Step 10
Now I just used the required colors to give a leafy look and the outline took all the credit 😛 so you might now know the importance of shading effects given to outline.
Step 11
Again the same basic rule is followed up!! Outline with shades. Here I have used blue shade in between to give a deep effect in leaves.Once completed then only difference can be seen.
Step 12
I just added some more colors and because my outline was perfect, wasn’t a need to do more!!
Step 13
Now we will be moving towards the completion of the flower.. this small leaf can also be done in the same way..
Complete flower <3
This is how the flower looks upon completion!!
I hope my steps were clear and understandable.. 🙂
Well, I have some cool posts scheduled for the upcoming weeks !! just a hint, if you are a shopping freak like me, then you will surely gonna love it 😉
Sketching Techniques: Adding Depth and Refinement to Your Artwork
Sketching is a versatile and portable art form that allows artists to express their creativity. With pencil sketching different techniques can be used to add depth and refinement to your artwork.
One important technique is layering which involves creating depth and shadow by adding multiple layers of pencil strokes. This technique allows you to build up the values and create a realistic representation of your subject.
Another technique is underdrawing which is the first layer of your artwork. This layer serves as a foundation and helps guide your subsequent shading and detailing.
Shading techniques such as hatching cross-hatching stippling tonal sketching and scumbling are also commonly used in pencil sketching. These techniques allow you to create texture shadows and highlights in your artwork.
Loose sketching is a relaxed and effortless style that gives your artwork a more organic and free-flowing feel. This technique is great for capturing movement and expressing your artistic style.
Gesture drawing is another technique that focuses on capturing the movement and pose of your subject. It requires quick and spontaneous sketches that convey the essence of the subject.
Blending drawing techniques such as graphite charcoal and oil pencil blending can be used to create smooth transitions and gradients in your artwork. These techniques are great for creating a more polished and refined look.
Erase lines can be used to create white highlights in your artwork. By selectively removing pigment or shading you can create areas of contrast and bring attention to certain parts of your drawing.
Other techniques such as frottage indenting contour line drawing cross-contour line drawing continuous line drawing and detail work can also be employed to add interest and complexity to your sketches.
Having a variety of drawing supplies including pencils sharpeners erasers paper sketchbooks and paper blending stumps is essential for exploring and experimenting with these different techniques.
By incorporating these techniques into your pencil sketching you can take your artwork to the next level and create stunning and visually appealing pieces. Remember to practice regularly and have fun exploring the possibilities of pencil sketching!