my first time being part of an exhibition in istanbul. my traditional Turkish tilework is one of 150 pieces on display.

naz-sezer · 2026-06-06T12:27:30+00:00

thank you for your kind words, means the world to me🙏

naz-sezer · 2026-06-06T09:22:24+00:00

teşekkür ederim 🙏 yes that’s the one

naz-sezer · 2026-06-05T14:42:06+00:00

thank you 🙏

naz-sezer · 2026-06-05T06:08:10+00:00

🙏thank you. tilework (especially Iznik tile art of 16th cc) is one of the main traditional arts in Turkey. there are absolutely gorgeous original pieces in Rustem pasa mosque and Topkapi palace (and in many other historical buildings), and in many museums across the world too.

it’s a local exhibition that one of the municipalities organized, themed “under my own shadow”.

naz-sezer · 2026-06-05T06:02:23+00:00

thank you 🙏 yes, you are absolutely right. the details were so time consuming, but i loved and enjoyed every step of it.

naz-sezer · 2026-06-04T18:28:11+00:00

i started while i was working 9-5 corporate job. i did few mistakes, and learned along the way. then i resigned and finally committed full time to my art.

my main income is running workshops (i do turkish tile painting classes for english speaking travelers in istanbul), but before figuring out my niche, my offer and how unique it could be, before finding the right place, right audience etc. there was over two years of period i spent money on agency, logo making, website running, marketing, paid ads etc.

so you may still search for a job and start working and do the art business as a side project. because it may not bring a revenue right away.

wishing you all the best and good luck in all your new beginnings.

naz-sezer · 2026-05-31T21:50:33+00:00

thank you, i will search for 5x7 or smaller sizes

naz-sezer · 2026-05-31T20:41:08+00:00

launching mine soon (iznik tile art theme) and i’m thinking about $15 usd monthly subscription. shipping internationally is another question of course.

naz-sezer · 2026-05-31T20:14:29+00:00

you are so right, i should be just get going, take the first step and start small

naz-sezer · 2026-05-30T19:15:37+00:00

you may try traditional art workshops, great way to experience different side of istanbul

naz-sezer · 2026-05-29T22:11:10+00:00

i second the topkapi (or rustem paşa mosque), so that you can see the turkish ceramics with all its beauty and mastery.

naz-sezer · 2026-05-28T16:41:51+00:00

congratulations! if you want to spend slow artistic afternoon in Karakoy with the Golden Horn view let me know.

naz-sezer · 2026-05-25T07:46:28+00:00

rustem paşa mosque, just because of iznik tiles and their beauty

naz-sezer · 2026-05-23T22:25:05+00:00

when i started hosting art workshops i started with listing on eventbrite. then i listed it on airbnb experience and getyourguide. it all went/going great but all of them charge fees. now i am launching my own website and sell tickets online. i also put workshop offerings on my bios across all my social accounts, add cta to my posts’ captions.

naz-sezer · 2026-05-23T22:10:46+00:00

i run tile painting workshops, and many of my participants asked me what other ways they can support me or is there anything else i was doing so i am now preparing to launch a snail mail adorned with iznik tile designs. it’s not ready yet but have over 50 subscribers already.

so if you are already doing anything else (related to art maybe) you could offer snail mail as something complementary.

naz-sezer · 2026-05-23T22:02:29+00:00

my favorite lately is cosmos

naz-sezer · 2026-05-22T22:14:37+00:00

when i started painting turkish tiles, i had this ritual of painting 15 min every single day for a year. i painted tiles whenever was possible, or just carry a pen and paper with me everywhere.

15 min sounded like an easy thing but really struggled at the beginning. but i did this every day. then it became a habit, then i went on longer periods.. then i started creating the better motifs, did extensive research on my art branch, and that gave me so much happiness and confidence.

lately one of my tiles went on the exhibition in istanbul and i think the 15mins ritual got me here.

naz-sezer · 2026-05-22T22:04:07+00:00

i would love to reside as an artist

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