HOW IT ALL BEGAN
Anisa at 3 years old
I am a self-taught artist and trained myself how to draw and paint at the age of three; my first drawing was "Elmo" from Sesame Street.
Later as I got older, I joined various art challenges and started learning the art from seasoned art Masters and courses from well-known art institutions. (Picture) Yes!, it is me at the age of 3.
KESH ART
Kesh is a visual raconteur, artist. I attended his drawing camp courses and joined the challenges he developed, including the 100 Days Challenge.
Here's how it works; Draw every day for at least 6 mins/day for 100 Days. I joined the sketching challenge twice in 2000 and 2021, totaling 200 days. The challenge teaches you about consistency and growing with each art piece you make.
I also attended Drawing Camp offered by Kesh.
Keshav Rathnavel
JAKE PARKER
I previously joined the month-long Jake Parker's Inktober Challenge focused on improving skills and developing positive drawing habits. Jake Parker is an American comics short-story producer, concept designer, cartoonist, and animator. As a set stylist for Blue Sky Studios, Jake contributed to the animated films Horton Hears a Who, Rio, and Epic.
Jake Parker
Continuous Line Challenge
Continuous line drawings provide a unique way to help artists develop hand-eye coordination. Continuous line drawings are made by keeping the pen or pencil in contact with the paper for the exercise duration and matching the speed of looking with the speed of drawing. I created several drawings for the Continuous Line Challenge aka One Line Challenge.
Continuous Line Challenge
PETER ROBINSON
I previously joined Ten Hundred Shape Challenge, aka Random Shape Art Challenge, in 2018, where I had to turn an irregular shape into creation. Peter Robinson of Ten Hundred is an artist from Michigan, who created this challenge. Peter makes sketches, and paintings, and does fun art challenges.
In this challenge, you take random shape forms and begin filling the frames with whatever you can fit into them. There are no set rules to achieving it; take the form and let your creativity take over.
Peter Robinson
PROCREATE
I taught myself how to use Procreate in 2018; I have created many artworks using Procreate App, from digital images and portraits to Children's Books.
CHINESE
Shih Chien University, Taiwan
National Taipei University of Education, Taiwan
I moved to Taipei in 2020 and studied Traditional Chinese two years for one year at the National Taipei University of Education and another year at Shih Chien University Chinese Language Center
SONG BINGHUI
Song Binghui is a seasoned artist, organizes his own exhibitions in the Asia region with a vast following, who trained me for Oil Painting, Chinese Watercolor, Calligraphy, Still Life Drawing in his studio in 2020 and 2021. He applies diverse art methods to define the continuity of a sketch and the essence of the scenes. His art reveals and combines tradition and contemporary with an entirely different style.
Song Binghui
BOB ROSS
I practice my Oil Painting techniques by watching Bob Ross' official Youtube channel. Bob Ross, aka Robert Norman Ross, was a well-known oil paint artist who had his own TV show from 1983 - 1994. I decided to recreate The Grandeur of Summer Painting. I will share the progress soon so be on the lookout!
Bob Ross has drawn by Anisa Ozalp
HANDCRAFT
In my much younger days; I always was interested in beautiful design, making handcrafted items with my hands.
CROCHET: In 2019 I created some dolls, adorable tiny foods, fruits, hats, handbags utilizing crochet. I had an interest in making Mini Amigurumi items and referenced Lauren Espy's works.
PERLER BEADS: At the age of nine, I started to make Perler Beads. All the designs created were collected online. It helped me to improve my hand-eye coordination and learn color styles.
HANDMADE DOLLS: I handmade dolls in 2015. My first handmade doll was named “Brownie,” made from old clothing and buttons. My latest handmade doll was a crocheted fox called “Foxy”.
FELT TOYS: I created Felt Toys in 2016, utilizing felt fabrics, and taught myself how to sew.
RAINBOW LOOM: I also made several Rainbow Loom creations in 2017, referencing Cortney Nicole.
OUTDOOR ART: I ventured out my comfort zone and applied my drawing and painting skills to outdoor items such as a deck to add color and fun, using various Exterior Wood paints.
MOSAIC ART: In 2021 I experimented with making my own mosaic lamp.
BEADED JEWELERY: I started making necklaces with various materials such as stone, shell, bones, glass, plastic, wood, and pearl in 2022, learning from masters through their online workshops.
CUSTOMIZED SNEAKERS: I customized sneakers to represent images of Alice in Wonderland using leather paint in 2022.
CROSS STITCH UNIF BAG: I made UNIF Stitch Bag inspired by a needlepoint kit from the '70s called Ecology Tote Bag by Columbia Minerva in 2022.
ADOBE CERTIFICATION
I joined Shih Chien University Continuous Learning Center with Adobe Courses, consisting of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and received my Adobe certification. Shih Chien is considered one of the top schools in the field of Art & Design in Taiwan and the world and is ranked the #7 university ranking by Global Views.
Adobe Company
THE ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY
I attended PCAE Art Experience at the Academy of Art University which is an art and design education program. I completed courses for Summer 2021. My Portfolio at the Academy of Art University can be accessed at this link. The classes I took:
AE 33 OL10: INTRODUCTION TO ILLUSTRATION
AE 60 OL3: PAINTING: STILL LIFE
AE ANM33 OL3: EXPLORING ANIMATION
The Academy of Art University
Shih Chien Fashion COURSE IN TAIWAN
I completed Fashion Design Course in 2021 from Shih Chien University. The program develops skills for the fashion design industry. The purpose is to bring students who have little to no fashion experience to complete a personal collection. They teach everything from basic sewing skills to the applications of industrial knowledge.
Lessons Completed: Fashion Design, Apparel Construction, Fashion Illustration, Textile Design, and Color.
Lessons Completed: Fashion Design, Apparel Construction, Fashion Illustration, Textile Design, and Color.
Shih Chien University
PUPPETEER ADAM KREUTINGER
In early 2021, I sparked interest in how to make a hand puppet. I examined online references, viewed various Youtube videos on the topic, and found Adam Kreutinger to be the most straightforward on to making customized puppets. As a result, along with the knowledge I gained through my fashion education, I created Monica The Puppet, which currently performs at Puppetwood Comedy and visits schools on request.
Adam Kreutinger
AHMED ALDOORI
I previously joined The 100 Heads Challenge by the prior instructor at Art Center College of Design, World Winner at Limits Digital Art Battle, Concept designer of Guild Wars 2 Ahmed Aldoori.
Ahmed Aldoori
Currently, I am working on my professional illustrator and concept artist skills in the concept art industry and taking Med's Map Digital Painting Course designed by Mr. Aldoori. The program consists of Rendering Form, Rendering Cubes, Skull, Skulls with no reference, Facial features, secret shapes, and ratios, Color Appeal, Value Technique, Alla, Prima Direct Painting, Stylized Painting, Master studies, Studying real faces, Shape Design, Appealing Art, Intro to Concept Art, Character Portraits, Staging Your Characters, Composition: Understanding Tension, Focal Points, Rhythm, & Composition, Masks and Gold, Tiefling Portrait.
CorelDRAW
I joined Aydin Zubeyde Hanim Technical Girls Vocational School with CorelDRAW Courses. The school started education in 1944 and was named after the mother of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
Aydin Zubeyde Hanim Technical Girls Vocational School
I am attending Aydin Zubeyde Hanim Technical Girls Vocational School's Graphic Design Program. I completed many courses, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustration, CorelDRAW, Human Anatomy, Still Life Drawing, and Perspective.
ARTIST ASUMAN DOKUZLU
Turkish Painter from Aydin.
I received Art Tutoring from Asuman Dokuzlu in 2021 and 2022.
She also continued her art in the Netherlands and Turkey. She presented many exhibitions in both countries.
I received Art Tutoring from Asuman Dokuzlu in 2021 and 2022.
She also continued her art in the Netherlands and Turkey. She presented many exhibitions in both countries.
MEHMET CETIN
Mehmet Cetin is head of the graphic and photography department of Aydin Zubeyde Hanim School. I have joined Mehmet Cetin's weekend classes and practiced Human Anatomy, and Still Life Imagery.
Mehmet Cetin Weekend Course
Mehmet Cetin Weekend Course
TEZHIP ILLUMINATION ART
Tezhip
I have started Tezhip classes from Muzehhibe Elif Aydin in 2021 at CİHANOĞLU KÜLLİYESİ. The Institution was founded in 1756 in Ottoman Baroque style with its decorations. Classes are square-plan units with masonry walls, wooden roofs, and an opening to the courtyard with a low-arched door and a rectangular-opened window. Tezhip is applied on manuscripts such as books and plates with crushed gold and various colors. The meaning of the word is "To adorn with gold." Artists, known as the 'müzehhip,' first use a needle to impress the designs he has drawn onto paper attached to a hard boxwood or zinc base. He/She then place the perforated paper onto the material he intends to decorate and fills the holes with a sticky, black powder. When the paper is removed, the design is left behind. The motif is then rounded out and filled with gold leaf or paint.
SCULPTING
Sculpting
I am currently receiving Sculpting classes from Gultekin Ruzgar since 2022. He is an artist who creates fine artworks and resides in Aydın. He creates, showcases, and gives private lessons in his studio.
You can watch and learn how I made some of my art by watching the Speedpaint videos and more on my Youtube channel. You can also let me know if you need to commission an artwork.
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