I’m a visual artist born in Germany and based in Istanbul, specializing in traditional and digital illustration, photography, and fashion design. With a degree from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, I’ve built a global portfolio showcasing my creativity across various mediums.
My creative journey evolved when I discovered digital art and fell in love with its endless possibilities, complementing my background in traditional art. I began creating vector art and exploring photography, which led to worldwide recognition. My work has been used by renowned brands such as Gucci, Nescafé, Samsung, and Harper’s Bazaar, and has appeared on prints, mobile apps, websites, book covers, and more. You can find my images available for royalty-free downloads through major stock agencies.During my university years, I also performed as a singer, an experience that deepened my creative expression and taught me how to weave emotion into every artistic medium I explore.
Today, I focus on my personal brand, creating coloring books and original illustrations that inspire creativity worldwide. Seeing people from around the world bring my art to life with their unique colors is the most rewarding part of my journey. I feel immense gratitude knowing that my art brings joy and makes a positive impact on people’s lives.
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Derya Ayhan Çakırsoy
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