Illustrations and Surface Pattern Design that tell stories of emotions by colors
welcome where ıllustration bloom and stories come alive
bydo.me denise ozaksun
Find Joy in the Journey
I create joyful illustrations and patterns inspired by travel, everyday life, and the places I call home — Italy, Türkiye, and Switzerland — celebrating beauty, curiosity, and a touch of everyday wonder.
Based between MILANO, Italy & ISTANBUL, Türkiye Working with clients worldwide
Hello, I am Denisze
I am the illustrated soul of Denise.
I am the vision that appears when she looks at the sea and begins to imagine a story.
I live between an open window and a desk filled with sketches.
Between discipline and dream. Between a journey planned and one already remembered.
I represent gentle courage
The beauty of small rituals
The transformation of nostalgia into color
The strength of structure that protects creativity
On my desk you will always find something meaningful:
a vintage radio, a map, a photograph, a growing plant, a quiet cup of coffee.
Outside the window there is always the sea —because every project begins with an horizon.
I am the thread connecting:
✧ Ducketta – Creative Voyager Magazine
✧ MyPaperia
✧ Illustrated collections and pattern design
✧ Stories that travel between paper and digital worlds
I am not just a character. I am a starting point.
I represent:
• A woman building her own universe
• Beauty born from resilience
• The balance between organization and imagination
• Art as a way of traveling — even when standing still
Every illustration is a window.
Every magazine is a journey.
Every pattern is a memory transformed into design.
I am the silent narrator behind it all.
Welcome to my world.
Welcome to Everyday Wonder.
Denisze
Creative Voyager
LET'S CREATE THE THINGS YOU WISH EXISTED
By Denizse
Creative Voyager
LET'S CREATE THE THINGS YOU WISH EXISTED
I am open to collaborating on special projects and licensing opportunities aimed at creating a future filled with innovative products that make life easier, more colorful, and joyful. My work focuses on pushing the boundaries of illustration and pattern design to introduce fresh perspectives that will shape the market in new and exciting ways. In my portfolio, you will find collections that showcase this forward-thinking approach, designed to inspire a new era of illustrating. Let’s work together to bring impactful and vibrant ideas to life…
Illustrator, artist Surface Pattern Designer
A Life Full of Color, Coffee & Creative Journeys
My art grows with care — like flowers in the sun. I believe every illustration deserves time, love, and a good cup of coffee or cappuccino. Inspiration finds me in quiet corners, faraway places, and the stories that live between moments. My work is warm, playful, and created to bring joy.
My illustrations showcases a harmonious blend of organic shapes and vibrant hues inspired by the natural world and the diverse landscapes encountered through my travel. Rich greens, warm earth tones, and subtle blues are interwoven to evoke the textures of foliage, water, and sky, reflecting a deep connection to the environment. As an Illustrator, artist and surface designer, my work is driven by a passion for exploring these elements and translating the beauty found in nature and global journeys into patterns that breathe life into everyday spaces. I believe in collaborating to innovate and create the future — imagining and bringing to life designs that didn’t exist before, transforming the spaces around us into expressions of beauty and inspiration. Together, we can shape a world where art and environment unite seamlessly.
