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About me

London-based Turkish digital illustrator and former BBC journalist with a passion for creative storytelling, witty narratives and warm, whimsical character design.

Under the name The Hawthorn Fairy, I create character-driven illustrations for children's books, picture books and editorial projects - building worlds that feel handmade, warm and a little peculiar. From woodland creatures with strong opinions to mothers with quiet magic, my characters bring playfulness, mischief, humour and heart to every page.

I recently collaborated in solidarity with Ajudaris, a Portuguese children's charity, illustrating stories written by young schoolchildren.

I bring ten years of BBC World Service storytelling instinct to everything I make: find the untold human story that drives emotion and connection.

Available for children's book illustration, picture book projects, character design, animal illustration and editorial commissions.

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AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractPerm, Freelance, Temp-Perm, Part time, Remote

LocationLondon: United Kingdom

Working locationsLondon: United Kingdom, Istanbul: Turkey

Skill LevelJunior, Middleweight, Senior

LanguagesEnglish, Turkish, French

Tagged Job TitlesCreative, Digital Illustrator, Journalist

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Audio, Character Design, Content, Content Management, Digital Art, Digital Marketing, Editing, Editorial Design, Illustration, Journalism, Radio, SEO, Video Production, Video-Journalism, Voice Over

Sector Experience

Communications, Creative Services, Media

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Creativepool member since 30 April 2026

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