Istanbul stretches across two continents, Europe and Asia, separated by the Bosphorus Strait. Its rich history is marked by its time as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires, which has left an indelible mark on its architecture, culture, and identity. Constantinople, as it was known during the Roman and Byzantine eras, was renowned for its strategic location and monumental buildings like the Hagia Sophia. 
TOPKAPI PALACE
I visited Topkapi Palace in 2023, a historic palace that once served as the residence of Ottoman Sultans for nearly 400 years. Built following the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople, this architectural marvel showcases a series of pavilions, audience halls, the famous Harem, and lush gardens. It houses significant relics, including items associated with the Prophet Muhammad, and displays a vast collection of jewels and artworks in its Imperial Treasury. During my visit, I captured amazing patterns and colorful objects, each embodying the rich artistic heritage of the Ottoman era. These images, showcasing intricate designs and vibrant colors, will be a source of inspiration and reference in my future art projects. Now functioning as a museum and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Topkapi Palace is a treasure trove of artistic inspiration and a testament to the Ottoman Empire's abundant lifestyle and cultural legacy.
TOPKAPI PALACE PHOTOS TAKEN BY ANISA
COMMISSION
You can commission Anisa for Istanbul-inspired art—use the contact page to begin—drawing on the city’s layered history under the Greek founders of Byzantion, the Roman, Byzantine (Eastern Roman), Latin, and Ottoman empires.

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Anisa, a certified graphic designer and Adobe specialist, showcases her mastery of Adobe products and CorelDRAW through her extensive portfolio of digital artwork
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Illustration
STORY: HANDMADE
Anisa Ozalp is a talented artist known for creating a vast range of handmade items, including crochet works, Perler beads, dolls, felt toys, Rainbow Loom designs, outdoor and mosaic art, custom puppets, embroidery, customized sneakers, beaded jewelry, cross-stitch bags, and pottery. Her unique creations exhibit the beauty of handcraftsmanship and artistic individuality.
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CUSTOMIZED SNEAKERS
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Personalised Sneakers
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SONG BINGHUI
Artist Song Binghui is an Art Instructor at Le Rong Studio and Anisa Ozalp was one of Master's Student.
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CONTINUOUS LINE
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Continuous Line Designs
One Line Challenge
MURAL
A mural is any graphic artwork painted or applied directly to a wall, ceiling, or permanent substrate. Mural techniques include fresco, mosaic, graffiti, and marouflage.
Fresco
Mosaic
CHARACTER DESIGN
Anisa Ozalp creates the entire concept, style, and artwork of a character from scratch. This often includes a deep look into the character's personality to develop a visual idea of the character's physical features.
Character Creator
IP Character Design
OTTOMAN MINIATURES
The tradition of Ottoman miniatures combines Tezhip illumination techniques with the cultural richness of the Tulip Era, incorporating real gold leaf to enhance visual and symbolic depth. It draws inspiration from a heritage of Persian and Chinese influences.
Miniature
Ottoman Art
STOP MOTION
Anisa Ozalp is a proficient stop-motion artist who skillfully employs techniques such as pixelation and claymation to breathe life into inanimate objects, creating a variety of captivating animations that exhibit independent motion and change.
freeze frame
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PROMOTIONAL
Anisa Ozalp's designs being used in many promotional projects.
Recognitions
Mentions
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