I have deeply enjoyed several visits to Turkey. I love the people, their culture, the colors, the smells and the architecture. In this painting I depict one aspect of the Turkish culture- the Halay folk dance. This dance is rich in color and movement. As dancers move in circular motions, audience members are lost in a blur of colors and sounds. In my painting I depict the movements of a Turkish folk dancer, and include outlines of the amazing architecture found in one of my favorite cities, Istanbul.