Every summer, I return to one of my favorite creative rituals--daily postcard watercolor painting. Each day, I take a small piece of paper and quickly paint something I’ve been wanting to capture. Sometimes it’s a quiet memory, other times it’s just a flash of color or light that lingers in my mind. No matter what, I follow my instinct—and my brush—wherever it leads.
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There’s something freeing about working small. There’s no pressure, just movement. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s presence. And through this process, I find myself dreaming a little bigger: What if I could paint the whole world this way? One moment, one glimpse, one postcard at a time.

Last year, this simple practice led to a beautiful surprise. My work was featured in an article by Rent.com, where I was included among creatives exploring hobbies at home. (You can see the full article here.)

The recognition was wonderful—but more than that, it reminded me that sometimes the smallest acts of daily creation lead to the most meaningful connections.
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As I begin again this summer, I feel renewed. And grateful.
For the paint, the paper, the quiet minutes—and the hope that in these small cards, the world might quietly unfold.

I love the small routines of my everyday life. What may seem trivial to others is more precious than gold to me. That’s why I’m very cautious about wasting time. I treasure the moments when I can concentrate and create something with my own hands. There is nothing more fulfilling than quietly making something, step by step, with intention and care.

Each day, I return to my small watercolor postcard practice. It excites me every summer—just the thought of doing this fills me with energy. I quickly paint whatever has been lingering in my mind: scenes I've wanted to capture, colors I’ve longed to play with, memories I wish to preserve. With each card, I feel like I’m slowly painting the entire world. That, perhaps, is my secret hope—to one day hold a collection that reflects all I’ve seen, felt, and imagined.

This simple act brings me deep joy. It helps me step away from the noise of the world and return to myself. It is in these quiet, uninterrupted moments that I feel most alive. At first, I only created. I didn’t document anything. I simply made one painting and moved on to the next. But eventually, I began writing down little notes—short reflections, fragments of a story, the emotion behind the image—and something changed. The joy doubled. The act of creating became more meaningful when I began recording and weaving my paintings into a narrative.

I believe that when someone purchases one of my paintings, they are not just buying an image—they are buying a story, a feeling, a piece of time. These stories make the artwork more alive, more personal. That’s why I continue to paint, write, and share.

All of this happens quietly, in a small space. At first, I thought no one would ever see it except me, my family, and a few friends who received my cards on special occasions. But as time went on, I realized that even if this creative journey is mostly invisible to the world, it holds immense value. Just the thought that someone out there might resonate with what I’m doing is enough to keep me going.
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This is my way of living with purpose—cherishing my time, honoring small moments, and building something meaningful from them. And so, I will keep painting, one card at a time, creating tiny worlds filled with stories and light.

Today, I finished a watercolor birthday card for my first VIP client, who collects my paintings and always supports me. I will choose this card from my recent 1 Day 1 Art work and put it in a gift box to give as a gift.

As I have survived and developed as an artist for many years, I have met and talked with many people. It is the same now, and I will meet more people in the future to talk about paintings and art. Every time I do, I realize that people are divided into many groups. Some people can tell that they love art just by looking at their eyes. Especially in places like outdoor shows where we meet thousands of visitors a day, I often see the sparkling and clear eyes of these people who love paintings. I love the sparkling eyes and energy of art lovers when they look around paintings. It is very enjoyable to talk about art with them. That is why I always prepare art shows and exhibitions to meet people with such energy. They are also full of curiosity. They ask questions about paintings and techniques and share their experiences. They often observe and ask questions about the artist’s life. The other group is a kind of ‘wonderful’ tourist. They do not love art, but they are curious about life here when they watch from the outside. And they have an affinity for beauty. They do not understand art well, but they come to see paintings because they love beauty. They don't know much about paintings, but if they see a painting they like, they are willing to open their wallets. They want to decorate their rooms with beautiful paintings. They know the vitality, energy, and luck that paintings give. Some have even experienced that a dull and dark room comes to life with a few paintings.

The last group is people who don't know the 'value' of paintings. They don't understand why they have to pay a lot of money for paints on a piece of paper. They also have contempt for expensive art pieces. These people even feel sorry for the artist profession itself. They tell their stories of giving up on being an artist even though they were good at painting in order to make a lot of money. I think it's understandable because everyone has different values, and I listen to them.

As I have been selling paintings and meeting customers, and some of them have become long-term regulars, I have come to discover the value of paintings and art even more. Above all, I know the power that paintings give me. On days when I feel depressed and tired, I hang up my paintings or look at them for a long time. Strangely, I feel energized. I feel happy.

 One day, an women came to my exhibition and asked if it would be okay to buy my painting on installment. "When I see your painting, I feel energized. I'm depressed and going through a hard time right now. But if I hang your painting on my wall every morning, I feel like I can get all my energy. If you could, would you be willing to pay for it?" Of course, I paid for my painting on installment for her. She paid the full amount and invited me and her family to see the painting hanging in her room. Her face looked bright. I was touched by her beautiful heart.

I meet people who love paintings like this. The person who drew the candle today is one of them. He is a master of a different field from art. However, he understands and loves art. I continue to grow with his support and encouragement. I sincerely thank you again.

For artists, art supporters who understand and love their work are like partners who complete their art world. My clients know very well how much I love art, how serious I am about art, and how much I will develop in the future. I will do my best not to disappoint these art lovers.

There are many things that are lacking in writing about this gratitude. Sometimes, some words can be misunderstood. Words are the same. However, pictures are the best medium to express the heart.

If you fail to control the water in watercolor paints, you will get subtle patterns, like flowers blooming or mold growing. These patterns are the main culprits of ruining a clear watercolor painting. But can't you use these patterns to make flowers bloom? I tried to make flowers using the watercolor bleeding, which we call a mistake.

A good relationship means a relationship that doesn't need explanation.
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The reason you need an explanation is because you're standing in front of someone who doesn't accept you as you are.
If they truly love you and accept you as you are, you don't have to explain yourself to them. Just share your daily life. If there's a conflict or misunderstanding, you can understand without saying anything in this kind of good relationship. Problems can be easily solved just by expressing your feelings honestly without explaining. This is because people in good relationships are grateful that you're honest and open.

If you fall into a bad relationship, you have to live your life tensely, as if you're walking on thin ice. The fastest sign that you're in a bad relationship is that you're explaining things to the other person without realizing it. The other person thinks this is an excuse and listens. If you stay in this kind of relationship for a long time, you have to live explaining things to make them understand you. And you have to live by being swayed by the other person in the bad relationship and adjusting to them.

That's why I say that the best relationship is one where you just share your daily life.

I think the same goes for pictures. Pictures that keep trying to make people understand and explaining things are not good pictures. To be a good painting, it should be comfortable, understandable, and need no explanation, just like the beautiful everyday life we ​​see.
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