his gift by creating sculptures from foiled paper. As a result, he was awarded with a certificate. Besides, with the support of a Turkish researcher Burak Yamaç, Soyturk has published the book that contains the most of his paintings. In August 2011 Melikshah Soyturk set the record of Turkey, having drawn the longest canvas in the history of the country. His latest picture, "Istanbul of my Dream" (Turkish: Hayalimdeki Istanbul) is 3.5 metre long and demonstrates the world-known places of Istanbul. Exhibitions References External links Ressam Melikşah Soytürk 1984 births Living people Turkish painters