13 Realistic Drawings I Created On ‘Stanley’ Thermoses

Hello, I'm Berk Armagan. As you might know, from previous posts on Pictolic, I travel the world selling my realistic drawings on paper cups. My travel of the world with paper cups journey continues! I have added the world's most durable surface to this journey - Stanley thermoses, which I draw on for special requests. 

I have no professional education in the drawing. Yet I choose to share what I've learned: my experience and work with those who support my artwork. Here you can see a post on Bored Panda where I draw famous Istanbul landmarks, and here, I draw Instanbul ancient traditions on paper cups.

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13 PHOTOS

#1 Medusa Head

First, the evolution of my artwork from paper cups to thermos was due to the brand request I received. Stanley Turkey's marketing manager asked me to draw on a thermos. I have drawn on different surfaces before, but I had never drawn on a steel surface. They sent me a thermos. I tried drawing and I was successful. My thermos drawings were appreciated by both the brand and the people. So I continued to draw on thermoses as well as paper cups.

#2 Whale

#3 Atlas

My desire for realistic drawing is a behavior I have acquired over the years. Since I have been drawing on paper cups for years, it was not difficult for me to draw on a thermos. Both are cylindrical surfaces. I make most drawings to order. I'm trying to accept requests that will look aesthetically pleasing on the thermos.

#4 Head Of A Skeleton With A Burning Cigarette

#5 Joker

If it comes to the most challenging project I’ve worked on so far, it was probably my last work for Topkapı Palace. I drew the sword of Saint Muhammad on a thermos. It was challenging because there were a lot of gold and jewelry details. The most important thing in the drawings I make is scaling. It takes me a while to find the right scale, but then it gets easier. Coloring takes a long time and is the most enjoyable part. I progress from dark to light. An average thermos takes me 7-15 hours.

#6 Self-Portrait Of Van Gogh

#7 The Starry Night

My only advice for those who may be considering a similar path, pursuing their artistic passions, is to do things just to enjoy. I've always done this. I always drew what I wanted. While taking orders, I accepted requests according to my own taste. I believe that the outcome of anything you enjoy and do with passion will be a success.

#8 The Little Prince

#9 Saint Muhammed Sword

#10 Optimus Prime

#11 Portrait Of Armand Roulin X Wheat Field With Cypresses

#12 The Godfather

#13 The Potato Eaters