Today's sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is of my DJ friend in Istanbul. I promised I would do a sketch of him and here it is. As I said before, I'm not great at people but... Continue Reading →
Today's sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is of fresh pressed orange and Pomegranate juice which is found at every street in Istanbul. I really miss my daily dose of Portakal suyu for 1TL. I'm down with... Continue Reading →
Today's sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is a Purple allium wildflower from the meadows of Turkey. "You belong among the wildflowers you belong in a boat out at sea Sail away, kill off the hours You... Continue Reading →
Today's sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is of antique turkish ceramic wood stove heater from Istanbul.
Sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is of Dondurma, a Turkish 'elastic' ice cream. It is made with milk, sugar salep and mastic. Salep is a natural thickening agent made from the root of purple orchid, and... Continue Reading →
Sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is a bottle of Yeni Raki, anise flavoured alcoholic drink, made in Turkey by distilling grapes obtained during wine fermentation. How to drink Yeni Raki? It is consumed straight in... Continue Reading →
Today's sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal: Nazar Boncugu. Blue and white eye shaped amulet or bead made of glass to protect from the Evil Eye, a curse cast by a malevolent glare. My mobile phone committed... Continue Reading →
Today's sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is a red Tulip with pointed petals. The Tulip is Turkey's national flower and is indigenous to the country. The flower symbolises perfection and beauty. Considered the king of bulbs,... Continue Reading →
Today's sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is of an antique Ottoman Iznik pottery mug with tulips and blue bell patterns. My favourite objects from Turkey is Iznik pottery. I really love the floral designs.
