Special K
A little something to remember Turkey by.
After returning from a recent trip to Turkey and seeing all the amazing handmade ceramics, carpets, glass lanterns et al, I was inspired to create something to remember the trip by.
At the local art supplies store, I walked the aisles looking for something simple that I could elevate with the help of my rusty art skills.
When I found a wall full of paper-mache letters, I couldn't resist and decided to pick up a 'K', a No.2 paint brush, a set of metallic acrylic paints and a white gel ink pen.
I started out with just a plain bronze for the back so it would have a finished look later.
Then painted the sides a nice blue for all the Iznik tiles and blue coast scenes that fill my head.
Covered the front surface (in pencil) with a vine and floral design so often seen in Turkish art. Then decided to make it more prominent with the white pen.
Of my set of metallic acrylics, I designated some basic colors and set about filling the spaces with a paintbrush.
And finally finished it by redoing the lines with the white pen, adding veins to the leaves and more definition to the outlines. I can't always stick to lines :(
I'm not entirely sure if it will continue to sit prettily above our fireplace or live somewhere else in our home. But it will always remind me of the wonderful people, culture, art, food and seascapes of Turkey!
A little something to remember Turkey by.
After returning from a recent trip to Turkey and seeing all the amazing handmade ceramics, carpets, glass lanterns et al, I was inspired to create something to remember the trip by.
At the local art supplies store, I walked the aisles looking for something simple that I could elevate with the help of my rusty art skills.
When I found a wall full of paper-mache letters, I couldn't resist and decided to pick up a 'K', a No.2 paint brush, a set of metallic acrylic paints and a white gel ink pen.
I started out with just a plain bronze for the back so it would have a finished look later.
Then painted the sides a nice blue for all the Iznik tiles and blue coast scenes that fill my head.
Covered the front surface (in pencil) with a vine and floral design so often seen in Turkish art. Then decided to make it more prominent with the white pen.
Of my set of metallic acrylics, I designated some basic colors and set about filling the spaces with a paintbrush.
And finally finished it by redoing the lines with the white pen, adding veins to the leaves and more definition to the outlines. I can't always stick to lines :(
I'm not entirely sure if it will continue to sit prettily above our fireplace or live somewhere else in our home. But it will always remind me of the wonderful people, culture, art, food and seascapes of Turkey!
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