The Poetry of Turkish Water Marbling with Vesile Yilmaz – Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast 86

Craftonians! ✨ In Episode 86 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast, Joleen sits down with Turkish water marbling artist Vesile Yilmaz for a dreamy, soul-soothing conversation about flow, surrender, and the magic of creating without control. Vesile shares the beauty of Ebru—an ancient art form where paint dances on water—and how it teaches us to release perfectionism, trust the process, and stay present. Together, they explore creativity as a spiritual practice, the power of intuition, and why some of the most beautiful art happens when we simply let go.Guest BioVesile Yilmaz is a Turkish Ebru (water marbling) artist who blends traditional techniques with an intuitive, meditative approach to creativity. Her work reflects a deep connection to presence, flow, and surrender, using water as both canvas and collaborator. Through her art and teaching, Vesile invites others to experience creativity as a pathway to mindfulness and inner calm.Follow VesileWebsite InstagramFacebookEpisode Chapters with Timestamps[0:00 – 07:43] – Welcome, Updates & introducing Vesile Yilmaz[7:44 – 10:45] – What is Ebru (Turkish water marbling)?[10:46 – 15:20] – Flow states and creative presence[15:21 – 20:10] – Creativity as a spiritual practice[20:11 – 24:30] – Perfectionism vs. play[24:31 – 27:59] – Trusting intuition in art and life[28:00 – 34:28] – The Happy Ten with Vesile[34:25:01 – End] – Final thoughts + where to find VesileQuotes from the Episode“You cannot control what happens on the water.” – Vesile Yilmaz“The moment you let go… that’s when the magic begins.” – Vesile Yilmaz“Creativity is not something you force—it’s something you allow.” – Vesile Yilmaz“Every piece is a collaboration with the present moment.” – Vesile Yilmaz“There are no mistakes, only new patterns.” – Vesile Yilmaz  Resources and Links📖 Joleen's Book Recommendation: Botanical Line Drawing by Peggy A. DeanTools Mentioned for Ebru:🐴 Horsehair brushes (traditional Ebru brushes made from horsehair and rosewood branches)🪮 Earth pigments🌿 Carrageenan powder (seaweed-based thickener for the water surface)🧺 Marbling tray (shallow basin for the process)🪡 Stylus or needle tools for shaping designs🎨 Beginner Ebru/marbling kits for trying the practice at home🖌️Join Ebru Workshop with VesileLove "Happy Time Craftcast"? 👉Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help others discover our crafty community 👉Stay tuned for more Happy Time Craftcast with Joleen Emery. Subscribe now!👉FOLLOW  ME ON TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM 👉SIGN UP FOR THE ART KIT OF THE MONTH CLUB