He was born in 1978 in Ankara. From a young age, he was curious about art. As a guitarist who played stringed instruments, he pursued his passion and eventually enrolled in the business program at Atilim University after having a decade-long professional music career.
However, he later decided that formal education wasn’t the right fit for him and left his studies somewhat up in the air. In 1999, he had the opportunity to visit the United States and briefly learn about 3D art at the University of the Incarnate Word. This experience left a lasting impression on him.
In 2002, hemade a significant decision: he would pursue professional visual arts, a field he had always felt a strong affinity for. Upon moving to Istanbul, he worked as a freelance CG Generalist from 2008 to 2014. His expertise extended to various domains, including films, series, commercials, and visualization projects. At one point, he even served as a C4D instructor at Aluplan, the official distributor of Maxon Cinema 4D at that time. Notably, some of his artwork graced the front pages of Maxon’s website.
In 2015, he founded OLCAY KAYIHAN 3D Art Company. Unfortunately, due to pandemic-related challenges, the company closed its doors at the end of 2020. Nevertheless, He continues to thrive as a freelance CG Generalist.
However, he later decided that formal education wasn’t the right fit for him and left his studies somewhat up in the air. In 1999, he had the opportunity to visit the United States and briefly learn about 3D art at the University of the Incarnate Word. This experience left a lasting impression on him.
In 2002, hemade a significant decision: he would pursue professional visual arts, a field he had always felt a strong affinity for. Upon moving to Istanbul, he worked as a freelance CG Generalist from 2008 to 2014. His expertise extended to various domains, including films, series, commercials, and visualization projects. At one point, he even served as a C4D instructor at Aluplan, the official distributor of Maxon Cinema 4D at that time. Notably, some of his artwork graced the front pages of Maxon’s website.
In 2015, he founded OLCAY KAYIHAN 3D Art Company. Unfortunately, due to pandemic-related challenges, the company closed its doors at the end of 2020. Nevertheless, He continues to thrive as a freelance CG Generalist.
