Studio reorganization complete. A clean workspace really does change your creative output.

Cobalt mining history and its connection to Turkish blue ceramics.

Istanbul's art scene beyond the tourist spots. Contemporary meets traditional.

Making Turkish coffee cups (fincan). Small vessels with enormous cultural weight.

Restoration of a damaged Ottoman-era tile panel. Matching 500-year-old glazes.

The geometry of Islamic art. Compass and ruler create infinite patterns.

Art supply haul and honest review. Some of these were not worth the hype.

The creative block was real this month. Here's what got me through it.

Çini painting technique. Fine brushwork with natural pigments on white clay.

Turkish mosaic lamp making process. 200 glass pieces, one brass frame, infinite patience.