Last week I tried out some new watercolor pencils in the courtyard of Yeni Cami. I love the softness that comes with this material, especially on a humid summer day. Though the softness was working, I felt as though the drawing was lacking intensity, and needed something to pull it all together. In the end I used a black brush pen to push the darks in the foreground pillars, and a light blue wash for the sky.
When I am at a loss of where to draw, I know I can always be satisfied in Yeni Cami. Perhaps it is the female influence, the multi domed structure, or the stunning calligraphy tiles lining the courtyard....it is peace amidst the immense chaos of Eminonu.
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| "Yeni Cami" Gabrielle Reeves 2014 |
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