Calm after the rain (December 2016) - Watercolor painting. Inspired by paintings of rainy streets, by wonderful fellow painters and by the typically cold and humid weather, that winter likes to bring along; this little piece happened. It was also a change of pace, I focused on much darker shades than I am used to. Another little bit of practice in the universe of watercolor painting.

Dancing to the rhythm of the earth (May 2016)

Dancing to the rhythm of the earth (May 2016) - Watercolor on canvas, it just expresses that ever burning fire within us all. That fire, I sometimes feel I ignore too often instead of letting it out and letting it express itself. While painting it I heard and felt music and I still do when I look at it.

Lady in smoke (Jan 2016)

Lady in smoke (Jan 2016) - After many years, I intentionally gave pastel painting another try. It is not the easiest technique, but one that I love and that I am particularly proud of when it turns out the way I imagined. I wasn't just going for a portrait. I wanted the smoke to have a relevant part, to surround her in a smoky cloud.

Moments imprinted in blowing leaves and hurling winds (Jan 2016)

Moments imprinted in blowing leaves and hurling winds (Jan 2016) - Again I used aquarelle, but I tried out a different technique. With the intended effect of a scene in the wind, I employed pointillism.

To the bazaar (Dec 2015)

To the bazaar (Dec 2015) - In my aim to do a little homage to Istanbul, the town I spent my childhood in, I painted this passage taking to a bazaar. It is also the Christmas gift I made for my brother. It took me three tries before I was satisfied with it.
Playing with variations in the watercolor density and their effects was center of this painting.

Sunset into the sea (Dec 2015)

Sunset into the sea (Dec 2015) - A big canvas and acrylic colors. My first acrylic work, which I chose for a sea painting. For my idea, painting lakes and seas are some of the most difficult scenes. I took it as a challenge not only to make it look realistic, but to also create a mood. Clouds can also be tricky, but it is wonderful to work with the palette and experimenting with the light. It took me several days, but I am especially proud of this work.

Dancing in the street (Nov 2015)

Dancing in the street (Nov 2015) - After my first composition, a rain scenery, I wanted to do one with music as a theme. I created this composition. The dancing girl was the first element in this picture and  inspired me to add musicians and to eventually create a story about street music.