How I designed table tops with artworks

At the end of 2011 I got hired for designing table tops for a new restaurant which will be open at the end of February in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. I prepared 10 different design drafts and 3 were chosen by this client. To create these designs I used some images of my "cactusueños" oil colour painting series. The client was very happy with my artwork, she is offering more design jobs for her new restaurant. Actually last year she purchased one of my painting ( see Cactusueños II ). When someone appreciates of my creativity and hardwork and comebacks to me it really turns me on and gives me a lots of motivation! It's great way to start to the new year :))

Table top design, oil paiting images on pvc, 1 m. diameter January 2012

From studio's window

In the beginning of 2012 we have this fantastic weather in Gran Canaria. Actually we are expecting the cold weather soon at the peaks of the island and they say it may even snow this year!

What I see from my painting studio's window. Beautiful green valley with the palm trees and view to Atlantic ocean...

A wish from 2012 - Terra firma

"Terra firma" Stable earth

Oil on canvas and mixed media, 22 x 22cm., 2011

I wish a stable and strong earth from 2012. No more shakes, my home country, Turkey suffered several earthquakes just few months ago. Many devistated stories and sadness...

Schumann, aria, sonata n.1, op.11, Claudio Arrau, vanitas, trompe l´oeil

Vita est Somnium

Life is a Dream (La vida es sueño) is a Spanish language play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca. First published in 1635 (or possibly early in 1636), it is a philosophical allegory regarding the human situation and the mystery of life. (by Wikipedia )

"Vita est Somnium" Life is a dream (SOLD)
Oil on canvas and mixed media, 22 x 22cm., 2011

Life is a Dream (La vida es sueño) is a Spanish language play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca. First published in 1635 (or possibly early in 1636), it is a philosophical allegory regarding the human situation and the mystery of life. (by Wikipedia )

Welcome to 2012 from Sirenas of Las Canteras!

On the 31st of December 50 children choreographed by Paola Tirados presenting the swimming show in Las Canteras Beach Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.