Atagun Ilhan
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Highly skilled illustrator with a proven track record of creating captivating visual narratives. Adept at translating complex concepts into visually stunning illustrations, ensuring alignment with client vision and expectations. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Syracuse University
07.2022 - Current
- Served as an Adjunct Professor, teaching courses on Comic Book Creation (Script to Print) and Fundamentals of Drawing and Storytelling
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, demonstrating a variety of drawing materials to foster critical thinking, encourage playfulness, and enhance student learning outcomes in the subject area.
- Provided individualized guidance and support to students, offering one-on-one personal constructive feedback and facilitating discussions to promote active participation and knowledge retention
- Showcased current art trends and iconic works across diverse fields to inspire creative thinking and encourage bold, risk-taking approaches as an artist.
- Collaborated with department faculty to design and assess course curriculum, ensuring alignment with program goals and industry standards
Illustrator
DC Comics and Marvel Comics
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated closely with writers and editors to ensure accurate depiction of characters, scenes, and emotions, resulting in a cohesive and engaging storytelling experience for readers
- Successfully met tight deadlines and maintained high-quality standards for artwork production, consistently delivering completed projects on time and within budget
- Actively participated in comic book conventions and art exhibitions, showcasing and promoting own work, and effectively building strong professional relationships with industry peers and potential clients
Video Designer and Creative Assistant
Carre Mae Weems
02.2021 - Current
- Developed and edited innovative/experimental video designs for various clients like Bottega Veneta, Prada, Luma Foundation, Park Avenue Armory
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to create visually stunning narratives including video art, photography and art installation
- Contributed the knowledge of storytelling in comics, and illustration to problem solve in museum commissions/creative projects, ensuring a high level of creativity, uniqueness, and attention to detail
- Utilized 3D, VFX design software and tools to enhance and refine artwork, resulting in visually appealing and impactful designs
- Assisted with the installation of exhibition plans during production, ensuring that sketches and technical drawings were accurately implemented
Illustrator and Writer
Various Clients
01.2015 - Current
- Comics: Scout Comics, Ahoy Comics, MadCave Studios, Kickstarter
- Illustration&Character Design: Beadle&Grimm's, Wizards of the Coast, DRS Publishing, Kobold Press.
- Writer: Ahoy Comics, and freelancing in feature-film script writing.
Education
MFA - Illustration
Syracuse University
01.2024
BFA - Animation
Anadolu University
01.2021
Visual Communication
Adam Mickiewicz University
02.2018
Skills
- Visual storytelling
- Scriptwriting
- 2D and 3D Image making
- Creative thinking and concept development
- Drawing and Painting
- Digital and traditional illustration
- Comics and storyboard creation
- Skilled in [Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Blender, Procreate, Sketchup, After Effects]
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Photography
Accomplishments
- 2024, MFA in Illustration, Syracuse University
- 2023, GLAAD Award for outstanding comic book award: Poison Ivy
- 2023, DC Comics Milestone Initiative winner
- 2021, High Honors student graduate in animation, Anadolu University
- 2018, Ars Universitatis Award, Spring 2018, Gallery Wieza Cisnienq, Poland
Exhibitions
- 2024: Gladstone Gallery, United States – Video Designer for Carrie Mae Weems
- 2024: Syracuse University, United States – MFA Group Exhibition
- 2023: Syracuse University, United States – Monumental Concerns Symposium (Video Demonstration)
- 2022: Park Avenue Armory, United States – Video Designer for Carrie Mae Weems
- 2022: Syracuse University, United States – Geek/Art CONfluence (Group Exhibition and Speaker)
- 2018: Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland – Solo Exhibition
- 2017: Anadolu University, Turkey – Solo Exhibition
Timeline
Illustrator
DC Comics and Marvel Comics
07.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Syracuse University
07.2022 - Current
Video Designer and Creative Assistant
Carre Mae Weems
02.2021 - Current
Illustrator and Writer
Various Clients
01.2015 - Current
MFA - Illustration
Syracuse University
BFA - Animation
Anadolu University
Visual Communication
Adam Mickiewicz University
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