ALL ABOUT MARBLING

August

2024

Milwaukee's First Body Marbling Experience at West Bend Art & Chalk Festival

This past weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to showcase Milwaukee’s first-ever body marbling experience at the Art and Chalk Festival, hosted by the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend. With over 20,000 people in attendance, the event ...

July

2024

The Weathered Shed - Local Workshops

🖌️✨ Join Our Wearable Art Water Marbling Workshop! ✨🖌️Unleash your creativity and transform ordinary items into extraordinary pieces of art at our upcoming workshop!📅 Date: Saturday, September 14🕑 Time: 2 PM - 4 PM📍 Location: The ...

July

2024

Art & Chalk Festival

Body Marbling at the MOWA Art and Chalk Festival: A Colorful ExperienceThe MOWA Art and Chalk Festival in West Bend is just around the corner, promising a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. Among the many exciting attractions this year ...

June

2024

Body Marbling at Elmbrook Family Fest

Body Marbling at Elmbrook Family Fest: A Vibrant Day in BrookfieldThis weekend, I showcased my body marbling art at the Elmbrook Family Fest, organized by the Elmbrook Rotary Club at Mitchell Park in Brookfield. The event was a fantastic opportunity ...

May

2024

Create Memorable Birthday Experiences with Marbled Bandannas

Are you looking for a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate a birthday? Look no further! As a traditional water marbling artist based in Wisconsin, I specialize in creating vibrant and personalized marbling experiences for special occasions. ...

April

2024

FOX6 Milwaukee Vliet Street Art Walk

A Splash of Color on Fox 6 Milwaukee: Our Marbling Art Takes the Spotlight!Hello, art lovers and followers!Last week was a whirlwind of excitement for us at Studio Barcelona as our hand-marbled creations made a spectacular appearance on FOX 6 during ...

April

2024

Immersing in Turkish Delights: A Unique Culinary and Cultural Retreat

Ever dreamed of immersing yourself in a cultural and culinary adventure that tantalizes all your senses? Imagine a serene getaway that not only allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life but also offers a deep dive into the rich ...

March

2024

Ebru Marbling and Istanbul

A Journey Through Art: Istanbul to WisconsinIn the intricate tapestry of life, few threads are as vibrant and soul-stirring as the ones woven by art. My own story is a testament to the transformative power of art and the incredible journey it has ...

January

2024

Welcome 2024!

As the soft light of dawn breaks into the new year, I find myself reflecting on the art of Ebru, a practice that has not just transformed paper into a canvas of dreams but also connected me deeply with souls from around my new home in America. ...

December

2023

Expanding Horizons: My Journey with Faire Marketplace

As an artist and the creator behind Doebru Marbling, my journey has always been about exploring the depths of creativity and sharing my passion for the unique art of marbling with the world. Recently, I discovered a fantastic platform that has ...

December

2023

Ebru & Christmas

As someone with a deep Turkish heritage, I've always been drawn to the traditions and arts that connect me to my roots. One such tradition, especially meaningful during the Christmas season, is Ebru art. This ancient Turkish practice of water ...

November

2023

Elevate Your Corporate Events with Traditional Ebru Marbling in Milwaukee

Are you looking to add a splash of creativity and culture to your next corporate event in Milwaukee? Look no further than the ancient art of Ebru Marbling. This traditional Turkish technique, recognized by UNESCO, is not just an art form; it's a ...

October

2023

Classes Before Christmas

Hello, my fabulous marbling enthusiasts!Merhaba from the heart of Turkey!Now, we Turkish folks are known for many things - our incredible cuisine, our stunning landscapes, and our rich history. But let’s be honest, punctuality and time ...

April

2023

Create Lasting Memories with a Unique Silk Scarf Workshop for Mother's Day

Are you searching for a truly special Mother's Day gift that goes beyond the usual flowers and chocolates? This year, consider gifting your mom an experience she'll never forget: a Silk Scarf Workshop that combines creativity, bonding, and the joy ...

January

2023

Silk Marbling Class

Are you interested in learning a new art form? Look no further! On February 18th, we are offering a silk marbling class that will introduce you to the beautiful and intricate art of creating marbled patterns on silk fabric.Marbling, also known as ...

December

2022

Master Artist Award Ceremony

It is with great honor and excitement that I announce that I have recently been awarded the Master Artist award at Holiday Folk Fair International 2022.This annual event celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Milwaukee community and brings ...

March

2022

Art Guild of Menomonee Falls

I joined Art Guild of Menomonee Falls virtually on March 22, 2022 to lead their paper marbling workshop. Here is an excerpt from their website: "We got a chance to experience a new art medium and learned a bit about its rich culture and history ...

March

2022

Milwaukee PBS

Sandy Max from The Arts Page -We first visit a local artist and Turkish immigrant, Vesile Yilmaz!

February

2021

Life of an immigrant artist

The other day, I was listening to Brene Brown’s podcast on Spotify. She talked with Neuroscientist David Eagleman on the malleability of the human brain who explained why it is always important to keep your brain active by challenging your ...

January

2021

GIVING FEST

Kick off 2021 with Giving Fest, a one-of-a-kind virtual festival that’s bringing together Milwaukee businesses of all kinds for a full month of performances, workshops, games, behind-the-scenes tours, and anything else you can do on a ...

January

2021

Marbling in The New York Times Archive

IN Turkey where it flourished in the 15th century, marbled paper making was known as ebru, or the art of the clouds.Pastel, abstract and as mutable as a cloud, marbled paper was reserved for religious writings because it so enhanced the venerable ...

January

2021

One Artist's Inspiration

On Christmas Day 2020, it has officially been 3 years since we moved to the USA.I always had the dream of starting my own art business and spread the joy and beauty of ebru art to people young and young at heart. However it was difficult with my ...

January

2021

Ebru Exhibition - Now Open

I am thrilled to share that I have been selected as an Artist in Residence 2020 at Serendipity Labs - Wauwatosa, WI with talented artist Ryan Tuck. Large and middle scale abstract artworks will be up by the 2nd week ...

December

2020

International Holiday Folk Fair

The Holiday Folk Fair is an annual three-day festival celebrating cultures from around the world. Thousands of visitors attend the Fair each year. It is held the weekend before Thanksgiving in West Allis, Wisconsin, at ...

November

2020

Bridging the Generations Exhibition

On November 3, the Association of Wisconsin Artists ran an amazing event at which I was honored to teach paper marbling to 25 young creative souls. Here are AWA artist, Rita Carpenter's words to summarize our day! "The Bridging Generation ...

October

2020

Do Ebru @ Butler Library

Beautiful autumn is painting Wisconsin fall colors. It is the perfect time to learn the colorful history, philosophy, and technique of Turkish water marbling, ebru. Come and dive into the world of floating paints on the water. Yesterday, I was at ...

October

2020

Science of Ebru Art

Ebru, a paper-marbling method that originated in Turkey and central Asia involves a thick liquid, called size, made from substances such as cornstarch. In this method the liquid has to be thickened because the colors used are water-based and would ...

August

2020

HISTORY OF MARBLING

The Whole Art of Marbling, part of the Bibliomania exhibition on view through April 20, 2019, explores the many-faceted art of paper marbling, drawing on some of the choicest examples in the Beinecke’s collection to illuminate the art’s ...

June

2020

ART FOR THE SOUL

I found this info Kusadasi forum and liked it a lot, so sharing with Ebru lovers.Water. Few things are as miraculous. Graceful, powerful, mysterious – it’s as precious as life itself. Centuries ago, inspired men and women gazed upon this ...

October

2019

MILWAUKEE PBS

On October 13th, Tiffany and her crew from Milwaukee PBS Television came to my house to film me doing ebru art for their program, “The Arts Page”.It was a very exciting experience for me. I noticed that there were so many things to ...