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