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.
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.
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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Yesterday was the opening exhibition of "Small Differences" works of iconic British artist Grayson Perry at the Pera Museum Istanbul. I was fortunate enough to stumble upon this exhibition. Grsyson Perry is one of my favourite artists. Like Perry, I... Continue Reading →
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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 →
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Today's sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is the Egyptian Crown design from an enamel powder case. Private collection Istanbul.
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Sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is a drawing of a winged ram or goat with long horns. The design is from a silver snuff box I saw from a private collection in Istanbul. You were born... Continue Reading →
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