Sketch of the day no in my moleskine art journal is another one from the istanbul naval museum of another example of Ottoman imperial Alem. Wood and gold leaf with acanthus leaf and pineapple design. Istanbul Naval museum collection.
Sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is from my visit to the Naval museum in Istanbul. It is an Ottoman imperial Alem found at the front of the imperial caigues (Barge) carved from wood and gold leaf... Continue Reading →
Sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is an antique scale from Pera Museum collection, Istanbul. It is part of the Anatolian weights and measures exhibition. The white face has pretty flower decorations and the measurement is in... Continue Reading →
Sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is yummy Fresh Lokum (Turkish Delight) with fresh blackberries, nuts and cream that I was lucky to have tasted at Sahi, located behind Kilic Ali hamam in Istanbul. Im not a... Continue Reading →
Sketch of the day in my moleskine sketchbook is a drink i see everywhere. It is called Ayran and it is probably Turkey's national yoghurt drink. It is served cold with salt and is frothy at the top.
Following my obsession for doors and hardware, today's sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is of an Antique brass door knocker in Istanbul. "Follow your BLISS and doors will open for you that you never knew existed.... Continue Reading →
Sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is an antique Turkish cast iron mailbox with lion design. I have drawn one before with a different design. The other one had a star and crescent moon design. Greetings from... Continue Reading →
Today's sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is the Egyptian Crown design from an enamel powder case. Private collection Istanbul.
