ECE ÖZEN is a children’s book illustrator and visual artist specializing in character-driven, narrative artwork using traditional and mixed-media techniques. Her distinctive style blends traditional Turkish miniature influences with contemporary illustration, creating imaginative worlds filled with children, animals, fantasy elements, and decorative patterns. With experience in watercolor, detailed line work, and storytelling composition, Ece develops original characters and visual concepts that support written stories. She also brings strong attention to detail and customer-facing professionalism from 12+ years in banking operations.…

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ECE ÖZEN is a children’s book illustrator and visual artist specializing in character-driven, narrative artwork using traditional and mixed-media techniques. Her distinctive style blends traditional Turkish miniature influences with contemporary illustration, creating imaginative worlds filled with children, animals, fantasy elements, and decorative patterns. With experience in watercolor, detailed line work, and storytelling composition, Ece develops original characters and visual concepts that support written stories. She also brings strong attention to detail and customer-facing professionalism from 12+ years in banking operations.…

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ECE ÖZEN is a children’s book illustrator and visual artist specializing in character-driven, narrative artwork using traditional and mixed-media techniques. Her distinctive style blends traditional Turkish miniature influences with contemporary illustration, creating imaginative worlds filled with children, animals, fantasy elements, and decorative patterns.

With experience in watercolor, detailed line work, and storytelling composition, Ece develops original characters and visual concepts that support written stories. She also brings strong attention to detail and customer-facing professionalism from 12+ years in banking operations.

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Work Experience

Children's Book Illustrator at Özgün Medya
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Created illustrations for children's books and publishing projects. Developed characters, animals, and narrative scenes to support children's storytelling. Worked with traditional drawing and painting techniques and created detailed, child-friendly illustrations.
Graphic Designer at Ce Tasarim
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Created graphic design materials including magazines, brochures, corporate identity materials, and other visual communication projects. Developed layouts, visual concepts, and branded materials with attention to composition, typography, and detail.

Education

Graphic Design at Hacettepe University Ankara Turkiye
December 31, 2002 - December 31, 2006
Painting at Ankara Anatolian Fine Arts High School
December 31, 1998 - December 31, 2002

Qualifications

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Financial Services
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