Miss Sketchy

Continuing testing paint effect tonight... At the end, I painted the cover of my sketch book. Why not?

La Artista

On 3" x 5" wood panel

Three

Playing with textures and effect on paper this afternoon.
Feeling like a real artist right now because as I wipe dirty hand on my pants, I realize I've been wearing my shirt inside out the whole day.... nice.

Recipe: Chicken Spinach Mushroom Quesadilla

Ever since my dude showed me how to make quesadillas 2 weeks ago, we've been eating this yummy treats a lot (what a smart man by showing me how to make what he wants to eat... ha!) When he is here, I make a more traditional version with salsa, cheddar cheese, chicken, banana pepper, and MORE cheese. But since tonight I am by myself and I just bought bunch of goodies from the fabulous Costco, I tried a different version (perhaps a "girlier" version, too?) and boy it is so good!

Here is what I use:
* Small Corn Tortillas
* Garlic & Herbs Spread
* Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese
* Canned Chicken Breast (flavored and ready to eat)
* Baby Spinach
* Baby Bella Mushrooms

Note:
Since the corn tortillas I use are so small, instead of folding them, I just use two and sandwich the stuff in between. As for the baby bella mushrooms, I bought them in a bag, already cleaned and sliced, and sautee them all at once in advance, so they are ready to use throughout the week.

How to make one:
(I put together all the quesadillas before they hit the pan.)

1. First heat up the tortillas a little bit. I do this by turn on the electric burner, hold the tortilla and quickly "slap" it against the heated coil back and forth, until little brown grill marks show up. Be careful not to burn it.

2. Spread a layer of garlic & herbs spread on one side of both tortillas.

3. On one tortilla, sprinkle cheese, then lay one layer of baby spinach on top, then chicken breast, sliced/sauteed baby bella mushroom, more cheese (this helps glue down the tortilla on top), and lay the other piece of tortilla on top.

4. Send the whole thing into a heated non-stick pan, no cooking oil needed. Grill about 2 minutes each side, until all the cheese is melted and hot. Use a pizza cutter (works better than knife) to cut it in half, and enjoy! :)

I Am A Lover

I turned the skull man sketch into a little 4"x6" painting.

Mexican Skull Man

I have to.

Skull Man Doodle

Just a quick one from my sketchbook today... Am I already thinking about Halloween? Where did the summer go?

Rain

I did this one last night digitally and painted it on a wood panel tonight just to practice.

El León

Mr. Fluffy