02 / About

About the
artist.

Practice notes
Defne Artuner · 2026

01 — The approach
Defne Artuner
Artist · Ankara, Türkiye

I'm Defne, a 3D artist who mainly focuses on sculpting and character design majoring Sculpture in Hacettepe University. My work is deeply rooted in a fascination with human psychology and behavior. I view art and design not just as visual mediums, but as tools for exploring how people connect with characters and process emotion by understanding the underlying mechanics of cognition and empathy. My main goal is to craft pieces that resonate on a deeper level.

“Time will pass; these mood will pass; and I will, eventually, be myself again. But then, at some unknown time, the electrifying carnival will come back into my mind.”

— An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness, Kay Redfield Jamison

02 / Tools

Applications
in practice.

  • 01Blender
  • 02Procreate
  • 03Nomad Sculpt
  • 04Clip Studio Paint
  • 05Aseprite
  • 06Unreal Engine
  • 07Godot Engine

03 / Skills

Skills

  • 3D Sculpting
  • 2D Illustrations
  • 2D Character Concept Art
  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • Beginner Level Python
  • Beginner Level Godot Engine
  • Beginner Level Unreal Engine

04 / Timeline

Experiences

Woman Game Jam '26

October 2026

Freelance

2025 – Now

Creating custom 2D assets

B.F.A in Sculpture · Hacettepe University

2024 – Now

Hacettepe University Digital Game Development Community

Member of the board of directors

05 / People

References

06 / Languages

Languages

  • TurkishNative
  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanBeginner - Intermediate