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The Istanbul-based artist Deniz Defne Acerol works with water-based mediums such as watercolour, acrylic and ink to create highly detailed paintings. Her work fuses festive subjects with a strong influence from nature and her own environment.<\/p>\n

Below, Deniz tells us about four examples of her work. If you’re inspired, check out our guides to the best watercolour paints<\/a> and the best acrylic paints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Hunt<\/p>\n

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\u201cTwo best friends, hunting for the beast that has been troubling the village. I used acrylic ink on canvas. I am very happy with the gloomy atmosphere that I created.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pool Party<\/p>\n

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\u201cI usually get inspired by ancient Anatolian civilisations. There\u2019s a rite taking place in this composition. The small animals are about to bring goods to the old river gods.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the Pub<\/p>\n

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\u201cFriends are gathered at a pub to discuss business. Their dinner seems to be odd. Perhaps some leftover human flesh from a minor disagreement they had from last night.\u201d<\/p>\n

Geeva Flava Artwork<\/p>\n

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\u201cA band album cover called \u2018Botanical\u2019, which is about a toucan and a shepherd. I enjoyed working on this project because of the whimsical atmosphere I could create.\u201d<\/p>\n

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You can see more of Deniz’s work on her Instagram profile<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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