Original artwork description:

This monochrome oil painting captures one of Istanbul’s most iconic silhouettes emerging through soft morning fog. The quiet water, drifting birds, distant domes, and rising minarets create a sense of calm, depth, and timelessness.

Living in Istanbul, I find endless inspiration in its shifting light, ancient architecture, and the way the city breathes between land and water. Every dawn here feels different — sometimes quiet and poetic, sometimes dramatic — and this artwork reflects that emotional landscape.

The muted palette and soft tonal transitions convey the serenity of an early morning when the city is still waking up, inviting the viewer to pause and feel the atmosphere rather than simply look at the scene.

Materials used:

oilcolors, varnish

Tags:

#bird #monochrome #cityscape #islamic art #turkey #mosque #monochromic #pray #istanbul #islamic #bosphorus #muslim #islam #muslim art #turkiye