I’m Ekinsu Kocatürk, an illustrator and children’s book artist; currently living in Germany.

About

I’m Ekinsu Kocatürk, an illustrator and children’s book artist; currently living in Germany.
I have been working professionally as an illustrator for over four years, focusing on storytelling, character design, and visually rich worlds for children’s content and brands.
I hold a BFA from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Ceramics Department at Anadolu University. My creative process often shifts between digital and traditional techniques — depending on the spirit of the project. While I mostly work digitally today, I still keep my sketchbook close, as drawing by hand continues to shape my visual language.
I enjoy working in black and white, exploring form and atmosphere, and I add color thoughtfully to serve the story or concept.
My first picture book, Daha Çok El, was published by KETEBE in 2022.
Alongside book illustration, I also create textile and brand-focused illustrations for boutique studios.

  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Projects · 5

Published by Kronik Çoçuk, 2025 Written by Beyza Akyüz Illustrated by me! © Ekinsu Kocaturk 2025 illustrator

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Illustrator

Published by İthaki Çocuk, 2024 Written by Ceylan Işın Koryürek Illustrated by me! © Ekinsu Kocaturk 2024 illustrator

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Illustrator

Published by Dogan Çocuk, 2023 Written by Basak Sözer Illustrated by me! © Ekinsu Kocaturk 2023 illustrator #books #childrensbooks

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Illustrator

Sami, who loves the delicious Turkish sweet "pismaniye" made by his grandfather, wants to learn how it's made. While Yahya Dede is making the soft, fluffy "pismaniye" from warm syrup, he gets help from many hands, young and old, big and small, and thus his grandson Sami learns the great secret of making "pismaniye". This is a true story! Published by KETEBE, 2022 Written by Jenny Molendyk Divleli Illustrated by me! Hardcover, 32 Pages - 22x27 cm © Ekinsu Kocaturk 2022

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Illustrator

Work experience

Background Artist · ResimlifilimMar 2021 – May 2021 · 3 mos
Illustrator · KidlyJan 2021 – Dec 2022 · 2 yrs

Education

Faculty of Fine Arts - Ceramic Arts · Anadolu University2016 – 2020

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