The Start of the Ottoman Viper Illustration

I am drawing and planning a new collection: An Ottoman Viper—a creature that haunts my dreams and captivates my waking hours in equal measure.

For years, I've been hunted in my sleep by serpents. Vipers coil through my nightmares, their scales gleaming like ancient armor, their presence both terrifying and magnetic. In daylight, I confess—I am afraid of them. Yet I cannot look away. There is something hypnotic about their form: the elegant curve of their bodies, the deadly precision of their fangs, the paradox of a legless creature that moves with such power and grace.

The background for this illustration is complete—Yavuz Basol has woven his magic, creating an atmosphere worthy of the viper's mystique. Now comes my part: the drawing. I will bring this serpent to life, channeling both my fear and my fascination onto the canvas. More will be revealed about the full illustration in the blogs to come.

Watch the process unfold on Instagram

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