KAANFOLIO

Welcome to the underground

KAANFOLIO

Digital Artist & Illustrator

Step into an underground gallery where light bends, color breathes, and every piece tells a story forged in the glow of the void.

The Artist

About Kaan

Based in Istanbul, Turkey, Kaan is a digital artist whose work lives at the crossroads of illustration, concept art, character design, and animation. Drawn to the dramatic and the atmospheric, he approaches every piece as though lighting a stage in an underground gallery—where shadow is just as important as light.

Over nearly a decade of creative practice, Kaan has built a body of work that spans personal explorations like the Assembly character universe, sweeping environment concepts, and commercial projects for hospitality and creative agencies. His illustrations draw inspiration from Baroque masters and modern digital storytelling, fusing classical composition with contemporary glow.

When he is not painting, Kaan experiments with 3D pipelines and motion design—searching for new ways to immerse viewers in the worlds he creates.

Tools & Software

Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
Blender
After Effects
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Fresco

Career Timeline

2016

First Digital Strokes

Began exploring digital painting and character design in Istanbul, laying the foundation for a career in visual storytelling.

2018

Assembly Universe

Launched the Assembly character series, blending sci-fi worldbuilding with distinctive character silhouettes.

2020

Client & Motion Work

Expanded into animation and client commissions for brands including Avantgarde Hotel and Drybox Productions.

2022

Concept Art & 3D

Integrated Blender into the pipeline, producing environment concepts and logo design for hospitality brands.

2024

Masters Reimagined

Completed a years-long homage to Rembrandt and continued pushing the boundaries of narrative digital painting.

Now

The Underground Gallery

Building an immersive 3D portfolio experience to showcase a decade of art in a space that feels alive.

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Let's create something extraordinary together.