I'm a Vancouver-based creative illustrator specializing in digital painting, 2D backgrounds, and character design. Trained at Vancouver Film School in Classical Animation, I bring storytelling, color, and playful energy to animation projects. I'm eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals to create visually striking, emotionally resonant work. I value experimentation, research-driven concepts, and strong visual communication, and I'm excited to contribute to a dynamic team with innovative ideas.

Begum Erkan Park

I'm a Vancouver-based creative illustrator specializing in digital painting, 2D backgrounds, and character design. Trained at Vancouver Film School in Classical Animation, I bring storytelling, color, and playful energy to animation projects. I'm eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals to create visually striking, emotionally resonant work. I value experimentation, research-driven concepts, and strong visual communication, and I'm excited to contribute to a dynamic team with innovative ideas.

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I’m a Vancouver-based creative illustrator specializing in digital painting, 2D backgrounds, and character design. Trained at Vancouver Film School in Classical Animation, I bring storytelling, color, and playful energy to animation projects.

I’m eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals to create visually striking, emotionally resonant work. I value experimentation, research-driven concepts, and strong visual communication, and I’m excited to contribute to a dynamic team with innovative ideas.

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Work Experience

Research Assistant and Lecturer at Marmara University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Assisted in the design and implementation of research projects, contributed data analysis, lectured undergraduate economics courses, and collaborated with faculty on publishing research findings in academic journals.
Assistant Creative Director at Sualp Media
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Led the creative development of multimedia campaigns, increasing client engagement by 30%. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align creative vision with strategy; managed a team of designers and writers to deliver high-quality content on tight deadlines.

Education

Classical Animation Diploma at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
PhD in Cinema and Media Studies at Marmara University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Master of Social Sciences in Cinema at Marmara University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Radio, Television, and Cinema at Marmara University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment