. . .

About me

- Specialized in acrylic paintings & mixed media
- Open for commissions
- Open for fun animation collaborations
.
I'm a 33-year-old artist born in Istanbul, Turkey. I've been creating art since I was five years old, and that passion has shaped my life ever since. After earning a Bachelor's degree in fashion design at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, I felt the pull to return to what I truly love, making art. Currently working from my home studio in Datça, Turkey.

My connection to art deepened when I began doing live paintings at music and art festivals like "Tree of Life Festival". These experiences allowed me to engage with people in a powerful, face-to-face way, and I discovered how art can become a shared, living experience.

I specialize in creating vivid acrylic paintings on canvas , as well as drawing with pencils and markers. My favorite work to make is figurative, bursting with vibrant color schemes and expressive energy. Through every piece, I aim to create something that speaks to both emotion and connection. As a visionary artist, I create works that invites viewers to explore landscapes beyond the ordinary. My practice thrives on the interplay of bold colors and intricate details, each piece capturing a moment of transformation, wonder, or introspection.

Inspired by the rhythm of nature and the depth of human experience, I infuse my work with a sense of connection to ourselves, to each other, to nature, and to the worlds we dream of. I weave elements of realism into these imaginary worlds, grounding the surreal with tangible, familiar details. This fusion allows me to create a delicate balance between the fantastical and the believable, giving viewers a portal into a world that feels both otherworldly and intimately real.

My art emerges as a conversation between color, form, and intuition, reflecting my belief that creativity holds the power to heal and inspire. Through this, I aim to connect with those who seek beauty and meaning, while guiding them on a journey of spiritual exploration. Each piece is an invitation to delve into deeper realms of consciousness, igniting a profound sense of wonder and connection to the infinite.

See full profile details

Details

AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractFreelance, Remote

LocationDatça: Turkey

Working locationsDatça

Skill LevelMiddleweight, Senior

LanguagesEnglish, Turkish

Tagged Job TitlesArtist, Fashion Designer

Ranking

#6 Ranked Artist

Achievements

Top 25ArtistContributor:

Ecem has been a Contributor since 18th May 2025.

Shortlisted

See all achievements

Recommendations

Currently No Recommendations

Skills

Character Design, Colour, Creative, Digital Art, drawing, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Licensing, mixed media, Painting, Print

Sector Experience

Arts, Crafts, Design, Fashion, Festival content creation, Fine Art, Painting & Sculpture, Live Entertainment, live painting, painting, pencil, Tailoring, Textiles

Activity

Connections1,502 Followers1,515 Following32,189

Views16,623

Creativepool member since 8 July 2023

Following

Shayne Williams

Freelance Designer, SJW Creative

United Kingdom

Connect

View profile
Lucy Winter

Graphic Designer, Retail Marketing Group

United Kingdom

Connect

View profile
Nick Edmondson

Motion Designer (Freelance)

United Kingdom

Connect

View profile
Nestor Kalynyak

Creative, NK

Ukraine

Connect

View profile
Khudayar Aghayarov

Art Direction/Graphic Designer, Aghayarov Bureau

Azerbaijan

Connect

View profile
Cristea Cristian

Graphic Designer, LogicCarbon

United Kingdom

Connect

View profile
Liam T Wright

Graphic Designer

United Kingdom

Connect

View profile
Louise Kanefuku

Founder and Graphic designer, Woolf Studio

Portugal

Connect

View profile
Minette Smit

Graphic Designer

South Africa

Connect

View profile
Elisabeth Fenouil

graphic designer, Euro Car Parts

United Kingdom

Connect

View profile
Sofia Mallo

Illustrator, Freelance

Bolivia

Connect

View profile
Fadil Roze

Digital Illustrator, Freelancer

Poland

Connect

View profile
Michal Pstrucha

Senior writer, FCB HEALTH SPARK

Poland

Connect

View profile
Ivett Todua

Senior Graphic Designer

Poland

Connect

View profile
Tom Fearon

Graphic Designer

United Kingdom

Connect

View profile
Samantha

Artworker

United Kingdom

Connect

View profile
Alex Carnall

Graphic Designer, Freelance

United Kingdom

Connect

View profile
Emma Taylor

Photographers Assistant

United Kingdom

Connect

View profile
Cat

Digital Artist

United Kingdom

Connect

View profile
Nichola Sheargold

Architectural Designer

United Kingdom

Connect

View profile

« First ‹ Prev

Next ›Last »

OOPS - LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE JAVASCRIPT OFF. THIS SITE WON'T WORK WITHOUT IT.
NEED HELP IN TURNING IT ON? YOU CAN FIND INSTRUCTIONS HERE FOR YOUR BROWSER.