I was born in Istanbul, Turkey and moved to the USA in December 2006.

I gratuated from Istanbul University in Tourism Management. I worked in the Istanbul foundation for Culture and Art  which organized various International Festivals (JAZZ, MUSIC, FILM, THEATER, etc...) as well as other special events.  I had the privilege to meet and work with many great artists from all over the world.  I worked in the hospitality department coordinating travel accommodations, rehearsal schedules, dinning arrangements, special tours, and backstage requests for all artists.

I began studying the wonderful art form of Turkish MINIATURE back in the year 2000. Since that time I have studied this art with a passion and I owe thanks to my great teacher, SABINE BUCHMANN, who taught me everything.