About Aegean Drawn

Izmir, Turkey

I started Aegean Drawn in the spring of 2015 while living in Izmir, a beautiful city situated on Turkey's Aegean coast.  I chose the name Aegean Drawn to reflect both my passion for the region and for the arts.

My shop initially offered a wide range of handmade products that reflected my various interests and hobbies.  Over time, my shop has evolved a little and become more focused on the traditional and fiber arts.  I primarily offer handmade and custom products that fall under the categories of fine art (original paintings, drawings, custom portraits, and mosaics) and crochet art (clothing and accessories, quirky pet products, home decor, etc.).  I also offer patterns and tutorials for these items.

I enjoy working with local tools and supplies that allow me to share parts of my world with all of you.  Whether it be through the shells I collect from the Aegean Sea or the exotic yarns I buy from local Turkish markets, I feel like each of my products has a touch of international flare to offer.

About the Owner / Artist

Rebecca Davis

My name is Rebecca, and I grew up in rural Illinois, about two hours from Chicago.  I've spent most of my adult life abroad, and I've recently been able to devote myself full time to my passions for arts, crafts, and technology.  Sounds like a strange mix right?  I know.

I dabble in an eclectic mix of arts and crafts. I draw, paint, and sculpt; I enjoy photography and photo editing; I taught myself both knit and crochet; I am working on teaching myself graphic design and digital arts.

At the same time, I have a passion for technology, e-commerce, and small businesses.  I have a masters in IT and spent three years in tech support with a major educational software company, Blackboard.

Since moving to Turkey, I coupled these skills with my artistic ambition to open my own successful online shop. At the same time, I have been doing freelance consulting and virtual assistant work for local startups and other Etsy shop owners.

So in short, I'm that stupidly crafty friend you secretly hate and the geek you go to when you don't know why your website isn't letting you put a picture where you want it.  I'm far from perfect (just ask my husband, I can't iron a pair of pants properly to save my life), but whether you're looking for a custom pet portrait or help opening your own Etsy shop, I'd love to help you.