Road To Ayder - Paper Print Hats glides through Istiklal Avenue

glides through Istiklal Avenue

textured surface

exposed yet poised

I painted this piece using acrylics with a palette knife

meant to pull you in and remind you of the beauty in pausing-the kind of pause that lets you breathe

Road To Ayder - Paper Print Hats glides through Istiklal AvenueThis painting is part of my travel inspired series, capturing the timeless charm of Ayder (a hidden gem in Trkiyes Black Sea region). Ayder is renowned for its lush green landscapes, mist covered valleys, and historic stone bridges that connect past and present. Originally settled by the Laz and Hemin people, the region has a rich cultural heritage, where traditional wooden houses, highland pastures and flowing rivers shape its identity. In this