Su is an Istanbul-born illustrator and graphic designer based in Antwerp, Belgium, specialising in picture book illustration. She works with traditional techniques and mixed media to create immersive, narrative-driven worlds shaped by atmosphere, emotion, texture, and composition. She is currently developing several picture books and welcomes collaborations with publishers to bring meaningful stories to life through beautifully illustrated books. In 2026, she was one of the winners of the Picture This! International Picture Book Competition, organised by Lemniscaat Publishers.
Alongside illustration, Su enjoys observational drawing, which plays an important role in her creative practice and artistic development. She also offers live portrait illustration at corporate events, weddings and private celebrations, bringing her observational drawing skills into spontaneous, one-of-a-kind illustrations.
She also works in branding, packaging, and print design, combining strong conceptual thinking with a keen eye for detail. She holds an MA in Graphic Design from the London College of Communication and has many years of experience working with agencies and design studios in Istanbul, London, and Antwerp.
When she is not in her studio, Su can often be found travelling with her sketchbook, photographing the small details she notices in everyday life, painting with her two-year-old daughter, making ceramics, or visiting contemporary art exhibitions.
Su is available for picture book projects, editorial illustration, branding and design work, live portrait illustration, and personal commissions, including birth announcements, wedding invitations, and family portraits.
For projects, commissions or collaborations please get in touch: suekindemir@gmail.com
