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About me

- Specialized in acrylic paintings & mixed media
- Open for commissions
- Open for fun animation collaborations
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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.

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Details

AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractFreelance, Remote

LocationDatça: Turkey

Working locationsDatça

Skill LevelMiddleweight, Senior

LanguagesEnglish, Turkish

Tagged Job TitlesArtist, Fashion Designer

Ranking

#6 Ranked Artist

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Ecem has been a Contributor since 18th May 2025.

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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

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